Puy Mary
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Elevation1,783 m (5,850 ft)
LocationCantal departement, France
| Puy Mary | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,783 m (5,850 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°06′34″N 2°40′34″E / 45.10944°N 2.67611°E |
| Geography | |
  Puy Mary France | |
| Location | Cantal departement, France |
| Parent range | Mounts of Cantal (Massif Central) |
The Puy Mary is a summit in the mounts of Cantal in Massif Central in France.[1][2][3] It is classified as a "Grand National Site" in France. Nearly 500,000 visitors come to this site every year.
The mountain is an extinct volcano, about 6.5 million years old, which was formed by the accumulation of viscous lava (trachyte).[3] It has been gradually eroded by glaciers during the Quaternary glaciation, which explains its pyramidal form. Seven glacial valleys radiate from the summit. It is accessible starting from the Pas de Peyrol, which at 1,589 m above sea level, is the highest pass of the Massif Central.
