This maar is a superb example of phreatomagmatic volcanic activity. The operation is characterized by an intense explosive activity caused by the meeting of the hot magma during the ascent with the waters infiltrated from the surface.
The volcanic juice of Gouléïou takes its name from the particular site it occupies. “Gouléïou” actually comes from “goulet”, that is to say “col”. It is a relief formed of phonolite, a clear volcanic rock enriched in silica.
The sap of Touron near Borée, is a volcano characterized by a blue phonolite presenting a formation in blocks of parallelepiped shapes. It is close to the Roches de Borée and the Gouleïou juice. Many screes are visible on the slopes.
Alpine marmots were introduced between 1980 and 1991 in the outskirts of Mont Mézenc, from the Gandoulet site. In 2011, more than 125 family groups were identified around this massif.
Suc de Sara is located at the eastern limit of the Mézenc massif in the municipality of Borée. The slopes are very steep, the altitude varying from approximately 1100 to 1521 m over short distances.
In the heart of the village, find Ophélia and Nicolas who will prepare homemade dishes for you, prepared with the help of local producers and artisans, with a breathtaking view of the Tchier de Borée.
Market on the village square, with numerous stands and products offering seasonal fruits and vegetables, cheeses, cold meats, herbal teas, jams and syrups, also crafts (ceramics and jewelry).
XNUMXth century church, remodeled, rebuilt in the XNUMXth century. Architecture to discover: checkerboard in volcanic rocks and polychrome facade: yellow tuff, granite, trachyte and red scoria. Statue of the Black Virgin of Genestoux, placed above the central altar.
The Rocher des Pradoux corresponds geologically to an isolated phonolite rock bar (phonolite is a volcanic rock).
Sub-lacustrine volcano, the panorama of the cross opens on the needles of viscous lava of the surroundings of Borée. The walk towards the Cirque des Boutières will allow you to find the shape of the ancient volcano which occupied the site.
