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La Chaine des Puys Traditional Geocache

This cache has been locked, but it is available for viewing.
Hidden : 8/21/2002
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located on one of the highest 'Puys' in France. You don't need any climbing gear to reach it. You will be awarded with a spectacular view of the 'Massif Central' and sometimes the Mont Blanc massif.

The cache is placed in a rigded spot, winter temperatures drop to minus 30 degrees with frequent blizards. In the winter there is a skiing area located nearby. You will probably not find this cache when their is snowcover. The cache is a tupperware container with a orange lid. Please log your visit and check if the cache is in good condition.

You can start your ascend from two parking places:

N 44.54.955 / E 4.10.727 1583m height or
N 44.53.963 / E 4.11.112 1515m height

The cache is located at 1737m height

When visiting this cache also search for 'Les Rapetous au Mezenc': (visit link)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur pnpur vf ybpngrq ba gur rnfg fvqr bs gur cngu haqre n cvyr bs ebpxf haqre n cvarohfu.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)