Which peak is, at 1,886 m (6,188 ft) above sea level, the highest in the Massif Central, France?

Puy de Sancy, also known as 'Puèi de la Crotz' (Mount of the Cross') is the highest mountain in the Massif Central, a highland region in the south of France. It forms part of a stratovolcano which has been dormant for an estimated 220,000 years. A stratovolcano is a tall, steep, conical volcano built up of many layers (strata).

At its highest point, Puy de Sancy rises 1,886 m (6,188 ft) above sea level. Its northern and southern slopes are frequently used by skiers in the winter and are subsequently fitted with several cable cars and ski-lifts.

The earliest records of people skiing on Puy de Sancy date to 1905, when two priests travelled over the slopes in skis. The first cable car was built in 1936, travelling from the Mont-Dore commune to just below the summit of the mountain.

The Massif Central covers approximately 15% of mainland France. It is separated from the Alps by the Rhône River.