A maar-type volcano, the artificial lake is partly nestled in a vast explosion crater, the edges of which can be guessed. The sap of Lestrat dominates the lake, a remnant of an old lava needle partly destroyed by the setting up of the crater.
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The Suc de Sara is located at the eastern limit of the Mézenc massif. The slopes are steep, the altitude varying from 1100m. to 1521m. Unlike the vast open expanses of the west of the massif, the natural environments here are composed of forests and scree.
The scree is close to the summit parts. This biotope is favorable to the installation of saxicolous species (looking for rocky areas) such as a fern: the Cryptogram crispée.
There is a strong contrast in vegetation between the shady sides of the Suc de Sara (dominated by coniferous species planted since the beginning of the century) and the sunny sides with more varied forest flora, with mixed forests based on beeches.
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Culminating at 1753 m, Mont Mézenc, the highest volcanic peak in the department, marks the divide between the Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. A phonolithic dome formed by the coalescence of several lava flows, it offers a 360° panorama.
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.
A maar-type volcano, the artificial lake is partly nestled in a vast explosion crater whose edges can be seen. It is possible to walk around it (1,5 km). Fishing lake. Water sports centre and supervised swimming in July and August.
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