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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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By 42230 On February 12, 2018

On a passé une super journée. Le soleil été au rendez-vous. La randonnée est pas trop longue parcontre sa monte beaucoup !!! more »

We had a great day. The Sun was at the rendezvous. The hike is not too long however his ride much!

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By DiCarpaccio_07 On December 1, 2017

Excellente vue Si vous ne faites (comme moi) que la grimpette, vous ne verrez pas les sources de la Loire, car elles ne sont pas sur le mont lui-même mais dans les environs. more »

Excellent view if you (like me) that the climb, you will not see the sources of the Loire, because they are not on the mont itself but in the surrounding area.

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By Alfred C On November 11, 2017

«La Loire prend sa source au Mont Gerbier». Nous n'avons pas visité les différentes «vraies sources authentiques» autour du Mont, mais avons privilégié la montée au sommet. Autant le dire franchement... more »

"The Loire has its source at Mont Gerbier". We have not visited the different 'real authentic sources"around Mount, but preferred the climb to the top. Both say frankly it is stiff... Must take are time, put your hands over some passages uphill as downhill. Some strings are arranged to allow the overcoming of most difficult passages. You don't have to be a mountaineer however but it takes knowledge that mounted is not obvious. But the view worth the effort. An absolutely must visit and a place where we will return, even if it means taking a detour.

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By Zbigniew Pankiewicz On February 14, 2018

Świetne miejsce, piękne widoki, wyznaczona trasa na szczyt, klimatyczny sklep z pamiątkami. Jest też restauracja i miejsce na piknik. Toaleta i dużo parkingów również dla kempingów. Warto odwiedzić to miejsce, a czasowo zajmuje więcej niż się spodziewaliśmy, należy poświęcić przynajmniej 4 godziny.

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Great location, beautiful views, the route to the top, the atmospheric gift shop. There is also a restaurant and a picnic area. Toilet and many parking lots for campsites. It is worth to visit this place and temporarily takes more than we expected, you must spend at least 4 hours.

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By Patrick Simon On February 25, 2018

Une randonnée accessible à tous, être bien chaussé, magnifique point de vue au sommet, et Descente par un autre chemin. Superbe.

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A hike that is accessible to all, being well shod, magnificent view at the top, and down another path. Superb.

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By Couly Tuto On March 17, 2018

Bon moment la grimpe n est pas facile mais superbe vue d en haut

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Good time climbing n is not easy but great view d top

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By Philippe Boujeant On March 20, 2018

Très jolie coin de l Ardèche où est né la Loire

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Very nice corner of the Ardèche where was born the Loire

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By Estela Camping On February 27, 2018

Le Mont Gerbier de Jonc se trouve sur la (magnifique) route qui traverse le massif Mézenc-Gerbier entre Le Monastier sur Gazeille (coté Haute Loire) et Vals Les Bains (coté Ardèche). L'ascension du Mont Gerbier est courte, mais escarpée. Vous pourrez voir aussi les sources de la Loire et les boutiques de produits régionaux installées au bord de la route. Le stationnement est gratuit.

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The Mont Gerbier de ring is located on the (beautiful) road which crosses the massif of Mézenc-Gerbier between Le Monastier on Gazeille (rated high Loire) and Vals Les Bains (Ardèche). The ascent of the Mont Gerbier is short, but steep. You can see also the sources of the Loire and the shops of regional products installed at the edge of the road. The parking is free.

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