Bois Noirs (Livradois)

Bois Noirs
Bois Noirs Forest, with Signal de Mons on the right, viewed from the Rocher de la Vierge overlooking the village of Le Monestier, about 3 km away as the crow flies.
Highest point
Elevation1,215 m (3,986 ft)
Coordinates45°31′54″N 3°38′09″E / 45.53167°N 3.63583°E / 45.53167; 3.63583
Geography
Bois Noirs is located in France
Bois Noirs
Bois Noirs
France
LocationPuy-de-Dôme departement, France
Parent rangeLivradois (Massif Central)

The Bois Noirs Forest is the highest point of the Livradois mountains, at an altitude of 1,215 meters.[1] The absolute summit of the massif is also called Signal de Mons.

Located in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park and in the Puy-de-Dôme department, its summit, in the heart of a coniferous forest, does not allow for a panoramic view of the regional natural park.[2]

References

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  1. ^ IGN maps available on Géoportail
  2. ^ Ludovic, DELCROS; Voyagesdelauretludo, Les. Le Livradois, clé en main.: Livret-Guide. Les Régions Oubliées de France. Un circuit détaillé (in French). Ludovic DELCROS. p. 26. ISBN 979-8-6470-1836-6.