The highest point in the Allier department at 1287 m, Puy-de-Montoncel can be reached by walking through the Bois Noirs forest, offering 360° views.
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Below, the Foyer du Montoncel is surrounded by towering fir trees that support the development of remarkable flora and fauna. This natural area is an ideal playground for nature activities:
- In summer: hiking, mountain biking on the Bois Noirs massif, permanent orienteering course and archery.
- In winter: cross-country skiing, tobogganing and snowshoeing.
The Bois Noirs mountain takes its name from the compact, continuous fir forests that cover it, one of the oldest pectin fir forests...