The Puy hill is the highest point in the commune of Aiglun. At 900 m, it offers exceptional views of the surrounding valleys and peaks. It is one of the interpretation sites of the Haute-Provence Geopark.
The hill of Le Puy takes its name from the Latin podium, meaning small eminence. The panoramic view it affords gives an insight into the formation of the region’s landforms. Le Puy and the surrounding terrain are composed of Valensole poudingues, an amalgam of pebbles coated with limestone-cemented sandstone. Unlike this terrain, which has not moved since its formation, the mountains in the background (Barre des Dourbes, Pic de Couard, Cousson…) were moved during the surrection of the Alps. They belong to the Digne nappe and are composed of sedimentary rocks (limestone, marl, sandstone) derived from marine deposits. The sea covered this region throughout the Secondary Era and the first part of the Tertiary Era.
A footpath leads you there and also takes in the sites of Saint-Jean and Vieil Aiglun.
