Plomb du Cantal

mountain, France

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The Plomb du Cantal is a mountain located in the Massif Central region of south-central France. It is one of the highest peaks in the area, reaching 6,096 feet (1,858 meters). The Massif Central itself is an upland area characterized by plateaus and volcanic activity, with its geology shaped by ancient earth movements and more recent volcanic eruptions. The region is largely rural, with agriculture, particularly cattle rearing, being a significant part of its economy. Distinctive cheeses like Cantal and Bleu Saint-Nectaire are produced in the Auvergne area of the Massif Central.1

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Auvergne
Geography
…volcanic peaks rise to the Plomb du Cantal, at 6,096 feet (1,858 metres). In the north the Paris Basin extends into Allier. Important rivers include the Loire, Allier, Cher, and Dordogne, the headwaters of which are at the foot of the Puy de Sancy; the Sioule River also rises in…
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…volcanic peaks rise to the Plomb du Cantal, at 6,096 feet (1,858 metres). In the north the Paris Basin extends into Allier. Important rivers include the Loire, Allier, Cher, and Dordogne, the headwaters of which are at the foot of the Puy de Sancy; the Sioule River also rises in…
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Massif Central
…feet [1,885 meters]) and the Plomb du Cantal (6,096 feet [1,858 meters]).
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…feet [1,885 meters]) and the Plomb du Cantal (6,096 feet [1,858 meters]).
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