Volcanoes in France map & data
There are 606 volcanoes mapped in France, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (498), Occitanie (37) and Nouvelle-Aquitaine (3) - Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes alone holds 82% of them. 97% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Piton des Neiges, Puy Mary and Piton de la Fournaise.
Volcanoes by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 498 | 82% |
| Occitanie | 37 | 6.1% |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 3 | 0.5% |
| Grand Est | 2 | 0.3% |
Notable volcanoes in France
- Piton des Neiges3070 m · volcano
- Puy MaryAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1783 m · volcano
- Piton de la Fournaise2632 m · volcano
- Puy de SancyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1885 m · volcano
- Mont Orohena2241 m · volcano
- Plomb du CantalAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1855 m · volcano
- Mont Ross1850 m · volcano
- Puy du RocherAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1813 m · volcano
- Carmichaël1414 m · volcano
- Puy BrunetAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1806 m · volcano
- La Soufrière1467 m · volcano
- Puy de Peyre ArseAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1806 m · volcano
- Puy de CacadogneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1784 m · volcano
- Puy de la CèdeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1768 m · volcano
- Mont MézencAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1753 m · volcano
- Puy de PaillaretAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1721 m · volcano
- Puy de la TourteAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1704 m · volcano
- Puy de BarbierAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1703 m · volcano
- Puy de MonneAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1692 m · volcano
- Mont d'AlambreAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1691 m · volcano
- Puy GriouAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1690 m · volcano
- Puy BataillouseAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1677 m · volcano
- Puy de GrandvalAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1648 m · volcano
- Puy GerbelAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1640 m · volcano
- Puy de la TacheAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1632 m · volcano
- ChauletAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1622 m · volcano
- Puy GrosAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1594 m · volcano
- Puy ViolentAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1592 m · volcano
- Suc de la BlatteAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1562 m · volcano
- Puy de la Belle-VisteAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1555 m · volcano
- Signal du LuguetAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1552 m · volcano
- Puy de SurainsAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1542 m · volcano
- Puy de l'AiguillierAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1530 m · volcano
- Puy de la Croix MorandAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1520 m · volcano
- Puy de l'OuireAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1509 m · volcano
- Roc de CourlandeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1496 m · volcano
- Puy CordeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1484 m · volcano
- Pic du CapucinAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1468 m · volcano
- Puy de DômeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1464 m · volcano
- Puy de BaladouAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1455 m · volcano
What's in this layer
Every volcano in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Volcanoes, active and dormant.
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Frequently asked questions
How many volcanoes are there in France?
This layer holds 606 volcanoes in France, the most of them in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each volcano?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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