- Pierrefort
French commune
nomcommune=Pierrefort
région=Aveyron
département=Cantal
arrondissement=
canton=
insee=15230
cp=
maire=Louis Galtier
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=
longitude=2.8386
latitude=44.9225
alt mini=600 m
alt maxi=1400 m
hectares=
km²=24.59
sans=991
date-sans=1999
dens=41
date-dens=1999Pierrefort is a French "commune", situated on a southern slope in the department of
Cantal in the region of Auvergne. It is approximately 130 km fromClermont Ferrand and 30 km from Saint-FlourGeography
Pierrefort is situated between 600 m and 1400 m of altitude, in the meridional part of the department. The commune belongs to the Carladèz area.
Climate
Pierrefort has cold winters characterised by heavy snowfall whilst summer temperatures often reach 30°C. Recently the period between May and August has been very dry.
Economy
* Agriculture and breeding (predominantly bovine)
* Craft industry; carpentry, house renovation, garden planning, design and maintenance.
* Service industries supporting summer and winter tourism.Notable people
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Jean Todt , executive director of theFerrari Formula one team, was born in Pierrefort.
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