Culminating at 1754 m, it straddles the municipalities of Borée and La Rochette. It is an immense natural barrier which determines the division of waters between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Description
The Mézenc is a complex phonolithic dome formed by the coalescence of several lava rises. It is located in the heart of one of the most original volcanic provinces of Europe due to its richness in phonolitic reliefs while it dominates landscapes with a contrasting character. Like all the other phonolite reliefs in this area, it was formed after the construction of the eastern Velay volcanic massif, which extends around the Mézenc between 11 and 7 million years (Ma). According to the dates it would be between 7.5 and 8 Ma. It dominates towards the East the country of Boutières, vigorously cut by the rivers of the Rhone slope. From its summit, the view stretches from the Rhône valley over the whole chain of the Alps, from Mont Blanc to Mont Ventoux and towards the west as far as Plomb du Cantal and Puy de Sancy.
The phonolite that makes up this dome is a clear and resonant rock, enriched in silica compared to basalts and therefore more acidic.
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At the foot of Mont Mézenc, in a setting of nature and silence, facing a grandiose volcanic landscape. Fabienne, Norbert and their 3 daughters welcome you to La Retrouvade. Authentic Ardèche farmhouse completely renovated. Also welcome in a caravan.
The town was detached from Borée and set up as an independent town in 1856. The village, at the foot of the Mézenc, is to be discovered for its architecture and especially its slate roofs, including that of the Church.
Farm built more than 350 years ago in the heart of a mountainous circus. Surrounded by beech and fir forests, the farm of Médille is a large stone building with a slate roof. It is nestled against the Mézenc, within unspoilt nature.
The oldest mountain beech in France in all its splendour, more than 400 years old...
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At the foot of Mont Mézenc, in a setting of nature and silence, facing a grandiose volcanic landscape. Fabienne, Norbert and their 3 daughters welcome you to their authentic Ardèche farm, completely renovated. Reception in guest rooms possible.
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