The Queen's Seat

  • Natural wonder
Bois des Barbes, 63840 Églisolles

Description

At the "Queen's Seat", a scree slope shelters a rock that seems to have been carved out in the shape of a throne; the granite material and position reinforce the impression of sovereignty...
Geologically, the scree can be explained by the nature of the substrate (heterogeneous granite, often with large crystals called "porphyries") and by the erosion mechanisms that "cut" the granite into large blocks. On the other hand, the origin of this "seat" can only be attributed to human activity.
  • Tips
    Circuit n°1 in the Ance Valley hiking guidebook.

Rates

Circuit n°1 in the topo guide to hiking in the Ance Valley

Openings

All year 2026 - Open everyday
Beware of weather conditions (snow, ice, mud)

Location

The Queen's Seat
Bois des Barbes, 63840 Églisolles

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 17 January 2024 at 17:31
by Maison du Tourisme du Livradois-Forez
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