Laveissière, France

Volcanic ridge above Laveissière

July 2026

The ridges of the Plomb du Cantal carve the horizon above the Alagnon valley, where volcanic rock gradually gives way to high-altitude summer pastures. In July, mountain winds sweep across these highlands, shaping a landscape defined by centuries of pastoral heritage.

Technical details

7mm · f/1.8 · 1/8130s · ISO 80