The Massif Central is a mountain system in south central
France,
including numerous peaks close to 2000 meters, with
Puy de Sancy being highest at 1886 meters above sea level.
The region is separated from the
Alps by the Rhone River Valley.
Other major peaks include the Puy Mary and Mont Aigoual.
The mountain ranges are intersected by the rivers of
Loire, Allier, Dordogne, Lot, Tarn and Gard amongst many others.
Cities of the region include
Clermont-Ferrand, Le Puy en Velay, Conques and
Saint-Étienne. Other urban areas in the neighbourhood are Lyon, Limoges, Montpellier, Toulouse, Vichy and Nimes.
