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Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Saint-Martial

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Mont Gerbier de Jonc is a mountain of volcanic origin located in the Massif Central in France. It is made of a type of rock called phonolite. It rises to an altitude of 1551m, and its base contains three springs that are the source of the Loire, France's longest river. It is the second most-visited site in the département of Ardèche, after the Ardèche Gorges.Mont Gerbier de Jonc was formed 8 million years ago when a volcano erupted molten phonolite lava. The lava was too viscous to flow far and it cooled to form a lava dome of phonolite rock in the crater of the volcano. The lava dome has columnar jointing, which formed during cooling of the lava. The volcanic cone containing the lava dome was later eroded away, exposing the lava dome.

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HaletLuya

August 16, 2017

Bonjour, La source du plus grand fleuve de France ... voir ourdir un filet d'eau et imaginer qu'il devient un long fleuve ... passer du Mont Gerbier aux châteaux de la Loire, comme l'indique la borne ... more »

Hello, the source of the largest river of France... see hatching a trickle of water and imagine that it becomes a long river... pass of Mont Gerbier to the castles of the Loire, as indicated by the Terminal is pass of 1551 meters above sea level to arrive at St Nazaire 1020 Km more far! Put good shoes, plan warm clothing (even in summer) watch out for unscrupulous tourists who ride at full speed!

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Anaïs G

August 9, 2017

Nous sommes montés au haut de ce mont avec un vent assez fort mais ce fut un vrai régal ! Je ne suis pas très sportive (26ans) mais ce fut faisable. En revanche je ne recommande pas aux personnes qui ... more »

We climbed to the top of this mountain with a wind strong enough but it was a real treat! I'm not very sporty (26) but it was doable. However I do not recommend to people who do not have the habit of climbing, sneaking, and who do not have a sense of balance. He must still climb and climb rocks. The descent is less fun than the climb, but really worth the detour!

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alain d

August 3, 2017

"escalade" à faire au minimum avec des basket. attention aux enfants ,quelques passages difficiles pour les sujets au vertige more »

"climbing" to do at a minimum with the basketball. attention to the children, a few difficult passages for Vertigo topics

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Rene Brinkhuis

August 24, 2017

Een prachtige wandeling / klim van ruim een half uur naar de top van deze berg die tevens de bron van rivier de Loire is. Vanaf de top heb je een prachtig 360 graden uitzicht. Zeer de moeite waard! Stevige wandelschoenen zijn aan te bevelen.

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A beautiful walk/climb of over half an hour to the top of this mountain which is also the source of the Loire River. From the top you have a great 360 degree view. Very worth it! Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.

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Henk Eisema

August 4, 2017

Wat een haarspeldbochten hebben we hier aangetroffen! Heel kort op elkaar, uitdagend en leuk om te doen met de motor! Het uiteindelijke stuk naar de top viel een beetje tegen met de motor, maar het uitzicht was werkelijk fantastisch!

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What we have found here a hairpin bends! Very briefly, on each other, challenging and fun to do with the engine! The final piece to the top wasn't with the engine, but the view was really fantastic!

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Henri Doornwaard

July 21, 2017

Heel mooie klim ervaring. Te doen met kinderen vanaf 6 - 7 jaar.

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Very beautiful climbing experience. To do with kids from 6-7 years.

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Gaelle collet

August 16, 2017

Superbe balade , paysage magnifique, bonne chaussure de marche conseillée.... Grand parking gratuit, restauration sur place.... Produit locaux ....

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Superb ride, landscape beautiful, good recommended walking shoe... Free parking, on-site dining... Local product...

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Marcel Dsr

August 8, 2017

Super endroit, possibilité de nombreuses balades à vélo ou à pied. Vue magnifique et à 360 degré à son sommet. Une merveille!

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Great place, possibility of many trips by bike or on foot. Great view and 360 degree at its Summit. A marvel!

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