Grand Tour of Lac Pavin
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A Grand Tour of the beautiful and mysterious Lac Pavin, passing by the Puy de Montchal and the Creux de Soucy chasm.
Puy de Sancy through the Chaudefour valley
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
The very secretive and beautiful Chaudefour valley is a classified natural site, closed up by the steep contours of a glacial cirque. Peaks, needles, plumbs are as many natural defences for an intact and preserved valley.
Tour of the Puy Mary - GR400
Departure from Le Falgoux (15 - Cantal)
A beautiful three-day hike, sleeping in a bivouac, with interesting variations in altitude.
Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A short hike to climb two volcanoes with their typical open craters to delight amateur geologists and curious hikers. A beautiful view from the top of the Puy de Lassolas on over the Chaîne des Puys to the north and Monts Dore to the south.
The Chiloza falls
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A wander among the underbrush along the Couze Pavin, from bank to bank, flowing in cascades.
The Puy de Sancy via the Courre Valley
Departure from Mont-Dore (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A very beautiful hike in a conservation area.
Lac Chambon - Murol
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A circuit that forms a figure of 8 around Lac Chambon, with panoramic views of the lake and the Sancy range, the Valley of Chaudefour and a section through Murol via its castle.
Pradelles - Cheylard-l'Évêque
Departure from Pradelles (43 - Haute-Loire)
This is the 4th stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage marks the transition from the Pays des Puys du Velay, with its open, hilly landscapes, to the Gévaudan, with its more enclosed landscapes and deep woodlands. The route follows the GR®70 (Red and White waymarkers).
Three small volcanic hills in a row (puys)
Departure from Orcines (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
"Human noise becomes silent, nature makes volcanoes chatter; whispering landscapes, and whispering a thousand voices of silence". Caption of the beautiful sculpture by Thierry Courtadon that you will encounter on your route, alongside with great viewpoints.
The Creux de l'Oulette and the Montpeloux organs pipes
Departure from Saillant (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular walk passes by two must-see sites in the area: the Creux de l'Oulette and its waterfall, and the volcano of Montpeloux, a former basalt quarry converted into an open-air geological museum. At the end of the itinerary, you'll find a beautiful path along the Ance River.
The thermal Dordogne at La Bourboule
Departure from La Bourboule (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular walk to discover the small spa town, taking in a number of viewpoints on either side of the Dordogne River.
Saint-Pierre, district of Clermont
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
One of three short walks (Saint-Genès, Saint-Pierre, Le Port) offered by Clermont Auvergne Tourisme to discover Clermont's historic center.
Port district of Clermont
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
One of three short walks (Saint-Genès, Saint-Pierre, Le Port) offered by Clermont Auvergne Tourisme to discover Clermont's historic center.
Saint-Genès district of Clermont
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
One of three short walks (Saint-Genès, Saint-Pierre, Le Port) offered by Clermont Auvergne Tourisme to discover Clermont's historic center.
Puy de Dôme from the North face
Departure from Orcines (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A very accessible ascent of the Puy de Dôme, despite the elevation gain. After the beautiful 'Chemins de la Roche Pertuisade and des Gravouses', which winds through pastures and woods at the foot of the puy, climb the Chemin des Chèvre, then the old road now used by the cog railway. Descent to the South via the Chemin des Muletiers, then back via the Chemin des Gouris.
The Way of St James. Stage 1. Puy-en-Velay / St Privat d'Allier
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (43 - Haute-Loire)
Twenty to thirty thousand walkers set out from Puy-en-Velay every year to do the pilgrimage along the Way of St. James. Discover the Way of St. James by doing the first stage by foot. You can return to Puy-en-Velay in the evening in a special coach.
Rochebaron Castle
Departure from Bas-en-Basset (43 - Haute-Loire)
Rochebaron Castle is the emblematic site in the Bas-en-Basset and Monistrol-sur-Loire area.
Beautiful views, first over the Loire and, on the return journey, over the Meygal massif.
A circuit around Puy de Sancy
Departure from Mont-Dore (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A trip to highest point of the Massif Central.
La Banne d'Ordanche
Departure from Orcival (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A hiking trail in the Auvergne summer pastures, on a summit overlooking the spa resort of La Bourboule.
On the trail of the Druids
Departure from Fayet-le-Château (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
Nature walk between meadows, forest, streams and ancient mills, a site rich in history. Pass through amazing places that are linked to druidic rituals and gatherings.
Loop around Plomb du Cantal
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (15 - Cantal)
Its height of 1855 metres make Plomb du Cantal the second highest peak in the Massif Central after the Puy de Sancy.
Starting from the Col de Prat de Bouc, this hike initially leads to the summit ascent and descent on the northern slope, followed by a climb up the slopes of the Puy du Rocher before returning to Prat de Bouc.
The Huit Croix walk (eight crosses)
Departure from Vergheas (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike between rivers and woodland hills, in the Combrailles region.
Puy-de-Dôme passing through the col de Ceyssat
Departure from Orcines (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
Just above Clermont-Ferrand, the inescapable climb to Puy-de-Dôme through the col de Ceyssat is a short but intense hike with an astonishing view over Clermont-Ferrand, the chaîne des Puys, paragliders and Millevaches.
Caution, it's a very popular walk so be sure to do it during week days for a bit of peace and quiet.