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The mule path:
The Sentier des Muletiers is the old path that led thepilgrims at the temple of Mercury, god of travellers, merchants and thieves, this large temple was an important place of worship for the Gallo-Romans. Its remains were discovered in 1872 during the construction of the observatory.
6km from the car park of the departure station.
Between 1h30 and 2h
350m drop
1465m high
The ascent of Puy du Sancy via Mont-Dore
Hike can be difficult but oh so satisfying since at the top you can see 1/7 of France. Between waterfall and valleys you will have the opportunity to cross the nature reserve of Chastreix Sancy.
7.2km
About 3.30h
546m drop
1849 m high
The Loop of the Domes
With your backpack on your back, discover the Boucle des Dômes over 2 or 3 days to discover the Chaine des Puys by hiking on the volcanoes. The departure is at Panoramique des Dômes station in Puy-de-Dôme.
49km
Between 2 and 3 days
1278 m of vertical drop
1415m high
The GR 30 Tour of the Lakes of Auvergne
Why not let yourself be tempted by a real 9-day road-trip in the heart of the Auvergne lakes? Starting from La Bourboule in the Sancy massif, you will share your hike between the highest peaks of Auvergne and the discovery of small typical Auvergne villages.
198km
9 days
5568m
1886m high
Salian waterfall
It is the meeting of the Gigeole and a lava flow:
The Gigeole, a tributary of the Sioule, meets the Olby Flow to the north, north/west of the village of Nébouzat at the level of the village of Saliens. She thus creates the cascade of the same name.
Located in the town of Nébouzat (63), the Saliens waterfall is to be discovered thanks to a small walk. Thanks to the volcanic walls that are covered with vegetation, the site of the Salians waterfall offers a colorful and exotic setting.
less than 1km
20 minutes round trip
881m high
Le Puy de Pourcharet
Located south of the Chain of Puys, the Puy de Pourcharet (1,164 m) is a strombolian volcano that has a crater of about 50 meters deep.
Although it is not possible to climb this fully wooded building, its volcanic forms can nevertheless be admired from a hiking path that bypasses its base.
19km
5.5 hours walk
365m height difference
1054m high
The nature reserve of Chaudefour
Ridge towers
From the reserve house
13.5km
5 to 6 hours of walking
900m drop
1200 to 1800 m altitude
The GR 30 Tour of the Lakes of Auvergne
This family walk, with many panoramas, provides access to the puys de la Vache and Lassolas, twin and remarkable volcanoes. The surrounding landscape consists of bombs of cooled lava scattered on a soil composed partly of pozzolane.
4.5 km
2H
285m height difference
1179m high
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The GR 30 Tour of the Lakes of Auvergne
Nestled in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, at 1202 metres above sea level, the lake formed in the crater of a volcano.
2km
50 minutes
28m height difference
1200m high