Covering an area of more than 395,000 hectares (976,085 acres), the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d’Auvergne was created in 1977 and is home to four volcanic massifs: the Chaîne des Puys (Puy de Dôme, 1465m/4792ft high), Monts Dore (Puy de Sancy, 1886m/6188ft high), Monts du Cézalier (Signal du Luguet, 1551m/5089ft high) and Monts du Cantal (Plomb du Cantal, 1855m/6086 ft high). There are glaciers, lakes and peatland throughout the park, as well as numerous exhibitions of flora, fauna and traditional architecture. Activities include hiking, riding, cycling, hand-gliding and hot-air ballooning. There are numerous other educational centres located within the park.
Air: Clermont Ferrand Airport. Rail: Train: Clermont Ferrand Station. Road: Car: A71 (from Paris); A72 (from Lyon).

Regional Nature Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne Information Centre, Montlosier 63970 Aydat, France
Tel: (04) 7365 6400
Website: www.parc-volcans-auvergne.com

France