Rocks at Orcival and Gelles

A curious phenomenon and the result of erosion, wobbly rocks have always been the stuff of legend.Are they resting on a whirlpool of gold ?

Legend has it that young men who tried to overturn the rock to reach the whirlpool saw the sky darken and night fall !

To discover Orcival’s wobbly rock, follow the signposted itinerary in the village, and allow 3 h round trip.

To discover the rock at Gelles, take the 1.30-hour hike described in the “Guide Pays Côté Chemin, des Dômes au Sancy” guidebook.

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