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Chaîne des Puys

A line of some 80 dormant volcanoes in a World Heritage landscape, with crater walks and the Vulcania park.

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Free
Time Needed
Half a day

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A line of some 80 dormant volcanoes in a World Heritage landscape, with crater walks and the Vulcania park.

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