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Monts du Cantal with Puy de Seycheuse

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View from Lavigerie in SE direction to part of the snow-covered remnants of an ancient stratovolcano, which is said to be the largest of Europe. It was active between 13 and 2 million years ago. The summit of Puy de Seycheuse (1650 m) can be seen in the right central background of the image.