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{{Short description|Winter sports resort in France}}
[[Image:Le Lioran Logo.png|thumb|alt=The resort's logo used for tourism purposes.|The resort's logo used for tourism purposes.]]
{{Infobox ski area
'''Le Lioran''' is a small [[mountain resort]] in the heart of continental [[France]]. It consists of the original [[Human settlement|settlement]] of Le Lioran in the [[valley]] bottom as well as the settlements of Prairie de Sagnes, Font d'Alagon, Font de Cère, and Prat du Bouc, all of which are geared towards the mountain [[tourism]] market. One of the few remaining resorts in central [[France]], it has grown to become one of the biggest and most advanced resorts in the [[Massif Central]]. There is a wide range of [[sport]]ing and [[leisure]] activities on offer in addition to the more traditional [[winter sports]] and the wealth of [[lodging]] and other services available. There is a heavy emphasis on the all year round nature of the resort, although, inevitably, the resort is busiest in the [[winter]] season.
| name = Le Lioran
| logo = Le Lioran Logo.png
| picture = Le lioran.jpg
| caption = Le Lioran ski station
| location = [[Cantal]], [[Auvergne (region)|Auvergne]], [[France]]
| nearest_city = [[Clermont-Ferrand]]
| coordinates = {{coord|45.0459|N|2.45|E|region:FR-15_type:landmark_source:dewiki|display=inline,title}}
| vertical = {{convert|668|m|abbr=on}}
| top_elevation = {{convert|1820|m|abbr=on}}
| base_elevation = {{convert|1152|m|abbr=on}}
| number_trails = 45 (downhill)<br />15 (cross-country)
| total_length = {{convert|60|km|abbr=on}} (downhill)<br />{{convert|90|km|abbr=on}} (cross-country)
| liftsystem = 19
| lift_capacity = 24,010 passengers/hr
| snowmaking = 240 cannons
| external_link = {{URL|http://www.lelioran.com}}
}}

'''Le Lioran''' is a small [[mountain resort]] in the heart of continental [[France]]. It consists of the original [[Human settlement|settlement]] of Le Lioran in the [[valley]] bottom as well as the settlements of Prairie de Sagnes, Font d'Alagon, Font de Cère, and [[Col de Prat-de-Bouc|Prat de Bouc]], all of which are geared towards the mountain [[tourism]] market. The largest of these is the Prairie de Sagnes, now known as '''Super-Lioran'''; most facilities and accommodation are concentrated there. One of the few remaining resorts in central [[France]], it has grown to become one of the biggest and most advanced resorts in the [[Massif Central]]. There is a wide range of [[sport]]ing and [[leisure]] activities on offer in addition to the more traditional [[winter sports]] and the wealth of [[lodging]] and other services available. There is a heavy emphasis on the all year round nature of the resort, although, inevitably, the resort is busiest in the [[winter]] season.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Within [[France]] it is administratively located in the ''[[Communes of France|commune]]'' of [[Laveissière]], the ''[[Cantons of France|canton]]'' of [[Murat, Cantal|Murat]], the ''[[Arrondissements of France|arrondissement]]'' of [[Saint-Flour, Cantal|Saint-Flour]], the ''[[Departments of France|département]]'' of [[Cantal]], and the ''[[Regions of France|région]]'' of [[Auvergne (region)|Auvergne]]. However, the village of Prat du Bouc is located in the ''[[Communes of France|commune]]'' of [[Albepierre-Bredons]], but shares the same upwards administrative chain as the other settlements.
Within [[France]] it is administratively located in the ''[[Communes of France|commune]]'' of [[Laveissière]], the ''[[Cantons of France|canton]]'' of [[Murat, Cantal|Murat]], the ''[[Arrondissements of France|arrondissement]]'' of [[Saint-Flour, Cantal|Saint-Flour]], the ''[[Departments of France|département]]'' of [[Cantal]], and the ''[[Regions of France|région]]'' of [[Auvergne (region)|Auvergne]]. However, the village of Prat de Bouc is located in the ''[[Communes of France|commune]]'' of [[Albepierre-Bredons]], but shares the same upwards administrative chain as the other settlements.

===Climate===
{{Weather box
|location = Le Lioran, 1238m (1991−2020 normals, 1977−2024 extremes)
|metric first = Y
|single line = Y
|Jan record high C = 14.2
|Feb record high C = 17.0
|Mar record high C = 19.3
|Apr record high C = 23.2
|May record high C = 27.4
|Jun record high C = 34.3
|Jul record high C = 33.0
|Aug record high C = 31.9
|Sep record high C = 29.0
|Oct record high C = 26.8
|Nov record high C = 20.2
|Dec record high C = 16.0
|year record high C =

|Jan high C = 2.7
|Feb high C = 3.4
|Mar high C = 6.7
|Apr high C = 9.8
|May high C = 13.9
|Jun high C = 18.1
|Jul high C = 20.3
|Aug high C = 20.1
|Sep high C = 16.0
|Oct high C = 12.2
|Nov high C = 6.4
|Dec high C = 3.5
|year high C =

|Jan mean C = -0.3
|Feb mean C = -0.2
|Mar mean C = 2.8
|Apr mean C = 5.5
|May mean C = 9.3
|Jun mean C = 13.2
|Jul mean C = 15.1
|Aug mean C = 14.9
|Sep mean C = 11.4
|Oct mean C = 8.3
|Nov mean C = 3.2
|Dec mean C = 0.5
|year mean C =

|Jan low C = -3.3
|Feb low C = -3.8
|Mar low C = -1.2
|Apr low C = 1.2
|May low C = 4.8
|Jun low C = 8.2
|Jul low C = 9.9
|Aug low C = 9.7
|Sep low C = 6.7
|Oct low C = 4.3
|Nov low C = 0.1
|Dec low C = -2.4
|year low C =

|Jan record low C = -23.0
|Feb record low C = -21.0
|Mar record low C = -19.1
|Apr record low C = -10.0
|May record low C = -6.0
|Jun record low C = -1.5
|Jul record low C = 2.0
|Aug record low C = 0.0
|Sep record low C = -1.0
|Oct record low C = -9.8
|Nov record low C = -14.0
|Dec record low C = -16.7
|year record low C =

|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 218.3
|Feb precipitation mm = 184.3
|Mar precipitation mm = 179.1
|Apr precipitation mm = 170.4
|May precipitation mm = 163.4
|Jun precipitation mm = 130.1
|Jul precipitation mm = 115.6
|Aug precipitation mm = 122.2
|Sep precipitation mm = 156.2
|Oct precipitation mm = 185.5
|Nov precipitation mm = 248.7
|Dec precipitation mm = 255.3
|year precipitation mm =

|source 1 = Meteociel<ref>{{cite web
|url = https://www.meteociel.fr/obs/clim/normales_records.php?code=15101004
|title = Normales et records pour Le Lioran (15)
|publisher = Meteociel
|access-date = April 19, 2024}}</ref>}}


==History==
==History==
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As the end of the 1950s approached, [[Hector Peschaud]], the ''sénateur'' and ''président'' of the ''conseil général'' at the time proposed the idea of constructing a resort on the site of Prairie de Sagnes. The ''[[Departments of France|département]]'' of [[Cantal]] put out a tender for [[architects]] and mountain [[real estate developers|developers]] to build a resort on the site. This prompted a major contributor to the development of the resort with the construction of the Téléphérique du Plomb du Cantal, an eighty place [[Aerial tramway|cable car]], completed in 1967 with the aid of, and inaugurated by, locally born [[Georges Pompidou]] who would shortly succeed [[Charles de Gaulle]] as [[President of France]]. From then on, development at the resort snowballed.
As the end of the 1950s approached, [[Hector Peschaud]], the ''sénateur'' and ''président'' of the ''conseil général'' at the time proposed the idea of constructing a resort on the site of Prairie de Sagnes. The ''[[Departments of France|département]]'' of [[Cantal]] put out a tender for [[architects]] and mountain [[real estate developers|developers]] to build a resort on the site. This prompted a major contributor to the development of the resort with the construction of the Téléphérique du Plomb du Cantal, an eighty place [[Aerial tramway|cable car]], completed in 1967 with the aid of, and inaugurated by, locally born [[Georges Pompidou]] who would shortly succeed [[Charles de Gaulle]] as [[President of France]]. From then on, development at the resort snowballed.

==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.lelioran.com http://www.lelioran.com/]
*[http://www.lelioran.com http://www.lelioran.com/]
*[http://www.ign.fr http://www.ign.fr/]
*[http://www.ign.fr http://www.ign.fr/]


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Le Lioran}}
*[http://www.lelioran.com Resort website]
*[http://www.lelioran.com Resort website]


{{Authority control}}
[[Category:Communes of Cantal]]


[[Category:Sports venues in Cantal]]
[[de:Super Lioran]]
[[Category:Ski stations in France]]
[[fr:Le Lioran (station)]]
[[Category:Skiing in the Massif Central]]

Latest revision as of 15:53, 22 April 2024

Le Lioran
Le Lioran ski station
Le Lioran ski station
LocationCantal, Auvergne, France
Nearest major cityClermont-Ferrand
Coordinates45°02′45″N 2°27′00″E / 45.0459°N 2.45°E / 45.0459; 2.45
Vertical668 m (2,192 ft)
Top elevation1,820 m (5,970 ft)
Base elevation1,152 m (3,780 ft)
Trails45 (downhill)
15 (cross-country)
Lift system19
Lift capacity24,010 passengers/hr
Snowmaking240 cannons
Websitewww.lelioran.com

Le Lioran is a small mountain resort in the heart of continental France. It consists of the original settlement of Le Lioran in the valley bottom as well as the settlements of Prairie de Sagnes, Font d'Alagon, Font de Cère, and Prat de Bouc, all of which are geared towards the mountain tourism market. The largest of these is the Prairie de Sagnes, now known as Super-Lioran; most facilities and accommodation are concentrated there. One of the few remaining resorts in central France, it has grown to become one of the biggest and most advanced resorts in the Massif Central. There is a wide range of sporting and leisure activities on offer in addition to the more traditional winter sports and the wealth of lodging and other services available. There is a heavy emphasis on the all year round nature of the resort, although, inevitably, the resort is busiest in the winter season.

Geography[edit]

Within France it is administratively located in the commune of Laveissière, the canton of Murat, the arrondissement of Saint-Flour, the département of Cantal, and the région of Auvergne. However, the village of Prat de Bouc is located in the commune of Albepierre-Bredons, but shares the same upwards administrative chain as the other settlements.

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Le Lioran, 1238m (1991−2020 normals, 1977−2024 extremes)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 14.2
(57.6) 		17.0
(62.6) 		19.3
(66.7) 		23.2
(73.8) 		27.4
(81.3) 		34.3
(93.7) 		33.0
(91.4) 		31.9
(89.4) 		29.0
(84.2) 		26.8
(80.2) 		20.2
(68.4) 		16.0
(60.8) 		34.3
(93.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 2.7
(36.9) 		3.4
(38.1) 		6.7
(44.1) 		9.8
(49.6) 		13.9
(57.0) 		18.1
(64.6) 		20.3
(68.5) 		20.1
(68.2) 		16.0
(60.8) 		12.2
(54.0) 		6.4
(43.5) 		3.5
(38.3) 		11.1
(52.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) −0.3
(31.5) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		2.8
(37.0) 		5.5
(41.9) 		9.3
(48.7) 		13.2
(55.8) 		15.1
(59.2) 		14.9
(58.8) 		11.4
(52.5) 		8.3
(46.9) 		3.2
(37.8) 		0.5
(32.9) 		7.0
(44.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −3.3
(26.1) 		−3.8
(25.2) 		−1.2
(29.8) 		1.2
(34.2) 		4.8
(40.6) 		8.2
(46.8) 		9.9
(49.8) 		9.7
(49.5) 		6.7
(44.1) 		4.3
(39.7) 		0.1
(32.2) 		−2.4
(27.7) 		2.9
(37.1)
Record low °C (°F) −23.0
(−9.4) 		−21.0
(−5.8) 		−19.1
(−2.4) 		−10.0
(14.0) 		−6.0
(21.2) 		−1.5
(29.3) 		2.0
(35.6) 		0.0
(32.0) 		−1.0
(30.2) 		−9.8
(14.4) 		−14.0
(6.8) 		−16.7
(1.9) 		−23.0
(−9.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 218.3
(8.59) 		184.3
(7.26) 		179.1
(7.05) 		170.4
(6.71) 		163.4
(6.43) 		130.1
(5.12) 		115.6
(4.55) 		122.2
(4.81) 		156.2
(6.15) 		185.5
(7.30) 		248.7
(9.79) 		255.3
(10.05) 		2,129.1
(83.81)
Source: Meteociel[1]

History[edit]

The resort is among the newest within the Massif Central, with skiing appearing in the area around the beginning of the 20th century, although the area became forgotten during World War II. Afterwards interest in the sport in the area resurfaced, possibly owing to the influence of the British. The first lift to be constructed at the resort was the Téléski Débrayable de Massebœuf, a single place detachable button lift built by one of the residents in 1947. This lift continued to operate until 1984 when it was replaced by a three place fixed chair lift. The next lift to be built was the Téléski Débrayable de la Gare, built in 1965, to provide a link between the railway station in the valley bottom and Prairie de Sagnes further up the mountain, it is still running today.

As the end of the 1950s approached, Hector Peschaud, the sénateur and président of the conseil général at the time proposed the idea of constructing a resort on the site of Prairie de Sagnes. The département of Cantal put out a tender for architects and mountain developers to build a resort on the site. This prompted a major contributor to the development of the resort with the construction of the Téléphérique du Plomb du Cantal, an eighty place cable car, completed in 1967 with the aid of, and inaugurated by, locally born Georges Pompidou who would shortly succeed Charles de Gaulle as President of France. From then on, development at the resort snowballed.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Normales et records pour Le Lioran (15)". Meteociel. Retrieved April 19, 2024.

External links[edit]

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