BAR MOUNTAIN AND ITS PEAT BOG
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A strombolian volcano with a peat bog in its crater, an unusual address in Allègre.
This strombolian volcano, the only one of its kind in Europe, rises to an altitude of 1,175 metres and contains a peat bog in its crater, a rare phenomenon that makes it a place of great tourist interest. It faces another volcano, Mont Baury, on whose slopes nestles the village of Allègre. It is one of the youngest of the Velay volcanoes, ranging in age from thirteen million to a few hundred thousand years. The Mont Bar peat bog is classified and protected as a Natura 2000 area. It has also been awarded the "Espace Naturel Sensible" label, testifying to its ecological value and the need to preserve it. The formation of this peat bog was encouraged by the digging of a drain in 1821 to dry out the lake that then lay in the crater, 500 metres wide and 40 metres deep. Today, it boasts an exceptional flora of sphagnum moss, thread sedge, water strawberry and sedge. For hikers, Mont Bar offers a number of trails to discover this remarkable site. An interpretive trail leads around the crater and peat bog, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The ascent to the summit is accessible to all, taking around 1h to 1h30, and good footwear is recommended.
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