Testavoira, also known as Testavoyre, is the highest point in the Meygal massif, reaching 1,436 meters above sea level in the Velay region of France.

Testavoyre
The Grand Testavoyre.
Highest point
Elevation1,436 m (4,711 ft)
Coordinates45°03′17″N 4°07′49″E / 45.05472°N 4.13028°E / 45.05472; 4.13028
Geography
Testavoyre is located in France
Testavoyre
Testavoyre
France
LocationHaute-Loire departement, France
Parent rangeMeygal (Massif Central)

Geography

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Location

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The mountain is situated between the municipalities of Queyrières and Champclause in the department of Haute-Loire.

Geology

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The bedrock of Testavoyre is composed of phonolite.[1]

Sports

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The mountain can be reached by following a marked hiking trail,[2] and it is also crossed by a trail itinerary.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Peterlongo, Jean-Marc (1972). Massif central: Limousin, Auvergne, Velay (in French). Masson. p. 152. ISBN 978-2-225-30558-0.
  2. ^ Redaction. "Des aménagements réalisés pour améliorer l'accueil au chalet de raffy et dans le Meygal". La Commère 43 (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  3. ^ "Circuit 08: Le Testavoyre". My Haute-Loire (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-13.