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On the Plateau des Dômes in Aurières
Visorando Member 
5.83 mi
+489 ft
-479 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Aurières (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk through the meadows, frequented by cows and sheep, crossing the valleys of the Ruisseau la Gigeole and the Rivière la Gorce. The route offers numerous views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Guéry massif.
Hamlets of the Plateau des Dômes
Visorando Member 10.74 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,257 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aurières (Puy-de-Dôme)
At the foot of the Chaîne des Puys, a peaceful walk from hamlet to hamlet to discover traditional rural architecture, small built heritage (fountains, wash houses, ovens, etc.) and the Château de Voissieux.
The Gorce and Sioule valleys
Visorando Member 9.04 mi
+912 ft
-902 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aurières (Puy-de-Dôme)
Between the Chaîne des Puys and the foothills of the Sancy, the high plateau is criss-crossed by numerous waterways. During this hike, you will encounter the Gorce and the Sioule, as well as smaller streams such as the Sioulet and the Gigeole. You will also discover villages rich in beautiful old stone houses with slate roofs.
The Basilica of Orcival via the Plateau des Dômes
Visorando Member 8.97 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,250 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vernines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Take quiet paths to discover one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Auvergne. This route offers beautiful landscapes and passes through hamlets rich in beautiful farms, fountains and wash houses.
Orcival via the Dôme plateau from Vernines
Visorando Member 7.47 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,280 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vernines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route on the Dôme plateau and its hamlets, descending into the Sioulot valley where Orcival and its jewel, the Basilica of Notre-Dame des Fers, are nestled. Some beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys.
The Ribeyre Forest starting from Vernines
Visorando Member 8.47 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,076 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Vernines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route on the Plateau des Dôme passing through the Ribeyre Forest and numerous hamlets that have preserved their traditional built heritage. Unobstructed views of the Chaîne des Puys on many sections of the route.
The villages of Vernines
Visorando Member 8.49 mi
+810 ft
-797 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vernines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A loop on the Plateau de Dôme, starting from Vernines and passing through several hamlets where the inhabitants have preserved the traditional way of life, with fountains, wash houses, blacksmith's forges and communal ovens. A few sections on small roads at the end of the route, which are very quiet and offer unobstructed views of the Chaîne des Puys.
Puy de l'Enfer and Puy de la Combegrasse
Visorando Member 5.64 mi
+581 ft
-577 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk and two small, easily accessible volcanoes offering beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy.
Puy de Combegrasse via Espinasse and La Garandie
Visorando Member 7.97 mi
+650 ft
-636 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike on the Plateau des Dômes, with unobstructed views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy, passing through two traditional hamlets and ending with a pretty circular route on the Puy de Combegrasse.
Le Puy de la Combegrasse and La Narse d'Espinasse
Visorando Member 8.68 mi
+774 ft
-771 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Puy de la Combrasse site has recently been developed. At the top, you will have beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy, and orientation tables to help you find your way around. Further on, the Nasse d'Espinasse is a maar that has become a small peat bog, home to remarkable flora and fauna.
Gorce Valley and Pourcharet Tower via Recoleine
Visorando Member 8.13 mi
+771 ft
-738 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This hike offers varied landscapes, as the first part takes place on the plateau, criss-crossed by small rivers such as the Gorce, while the second part allows you to venture between the puys of the Chaîne. There are unobstructed views over much of the route. Recoleine is a hamlet of Nébouzat; both villages have preserved their ancient architectural heritage.
Stroll from puy to puy around Montlosier
Visorando Member 12.58 mi
+791 ft
-791 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This large circular route around the Maison du Parc des Volcans will take you past fourteen puys, some small and discreet, others more imposing and some very well known and popular. Set off to discover the puys of Vichatel, Charmont, La Toupe, Boursoux, La Combegrasse, La Rodde, L'Enfer, Montchal, Montgy, Montjuger, Pourcharet, Montreillet, Lassolas and La Vache.
Please note: the Montlosier car park will be closed for renovation between August 2025 and 2027. Parking is available along the road or at the Col de la Ventouse rest area (2).
The Gorce Valley
Visorando Member 13.04 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,204 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the Chaîne des Puys, descend through pastures and valleys into the Gorce stream valley. Beautiful views of the Sancy Massif and the Chaîne des Puys.
Please note: the Montlosier car park is closed for works between August 2025 and 2027. You can park along the road or start from Nébouzat (11).
Between the Plateau and the Chaîne des Dômes
Visorando Member 10.33 mi
+646 ft
-653 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the western side of the Chaîne des Puys, this fairly easy walk offers varied landscapes. On the Plateau des Dôme, there are large agricultural areas around Aurières, interspersed with the Gigeole and Gorce valleys. At the foot of the Puy de Pourcharet, Montjuger and Montchal, there are large summer pastures and forests.
Please note: the Montlosier car park is closed for works between August 2025 and 2027. Parking is available along the road. There is also a large car park at the entrance to Aurières, near the cemetery (4).
La Randanne and the Étang de Montlosier
Visorando Member 10.60 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Randanne stream and the pond it feeds are inextricably linked to the work of the Comte de Montlosier on an estate where he radically altered the landscape.
Please note: the Montlosier car park is closed for works between August 2025 and 2027. You can park along the road or in a small space near (15), or in Aurières (9), near the cemetery, just a short distance from the circuit
Tour of the Étang de Montlosier by the puys
Visorando Member 7.76 mi
+1,801 ft
-1,801 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A tour of the small Étang de Montlosier, passing three puys: Puy de Lassolas, Puy de la Vache and Puy de Vichatel. Magnificent views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy.
In the footsteps of the Count of Montlosier
Visorando Member 1.02 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short circular route to discover some aspects of the landscape developments carried out by the Count of Montlosier at the end of the 18th century to promote agriculture in a volcanic area not particularly suited to this activity.
Please note: the Montlosier car park will be closed for renovation between August 2025 and 2027. Parking is available along the road or in a small area near (3).
Tour of the Pourcharet and Montjuger peaks
Visorando Member 7.04 mi
+561 ft
-541 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A loop through woods and meadows at the foot of the puys, passing by the viewpoint at the Chapelle de Recoleine.
Please note: the Montlosier car park is closed for works between August 2025 and 2027. Parking is available along the road.
Le Puy de l'Enfer and Le Puy de Monténard
Visorando Member 9.84 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,063 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Between these two small puys in the south of the Chaîne des Dômes, two streams flow, the Narse and the Labadeau, which converge shortly afterwards to form the Veyre. Shortly before this confluence, the Narse feeds a small marsh of volcanic origin, the Narse d'Espinasse.
The Saliens Waterfall
Visorando Member 8.43 mi
+909 ft
-922 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Plateau des Dômes, at the foot of the volcanoes, this hike, themed around water, takes you on a journey of discovery through three beautiful and lively waterways: a stream, the Gigeole, which feeds the Cascade des Saliens, and two rivers, the Gorce and the Sioule, which meander through peaceful countryside.
Puy de Combegrasse from the campsite The volcanoes
Tourism professional 
2.09 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy hike with one of the most beautiful panoramic views in the region, overlooking both the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy Massif. Between May and October, sheep graze on these puys, much to the delight of young and old alike!
Puy de la Rodde from the Les Volcans campsite
Tourism professional 2.02 mi
+348 ft
-325 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy and enjoyable hike on this little-visited volcano. Despite the path being in the woods, there are several viewpoints offering views of both the other volcanoes in the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy massif. A good option for hot days.
Puy de Vichatel from the Les Volcans campsite
Tourism professional 7.15 mi
+784 ft
-755 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is an easy hike that allows you to explore the Puy de Vichatel, whose crater is the second deepest in the Chaîne des Puys. You are allowed to go down inside! From the summit, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the other puys further south, Lake Aydat and the Sancy massif.
Tower and summit of Puy de Vichatel
Visorando Member 2.08 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk dedicated to exploring the small Puy de Vichatel: its slopes covered with mixed forest, its crater, and its summit reached by a beautiful trail offering a stunning panorama.The only downside to this hike is its proximity to the D2089 at the start and end of the route.
Les solidified lava flows via Lac de la Cassière
Visorando Member 9.10 mi
+597 ft
-577 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hike takes place mainly in the forest that covers the Cheires Hautes, an ancient solidified lava flow from the Puy de la Vache and Puy de Lassolas, passing by Lac de la Cassière, an ideal place for a break, just over halfway along the route.
Puy de la Combegrasse from Col de la Ventouse
Visorando Member 6.78 mi
+548 ft
-545 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular loop to reach the beautiful viewpoint at the summit of Puy de la Combegrasse, starting from Col de la Ventouse and going around Puy de Charmont, along beautiful paths through the meadows.
Sioule Valley via Polagnat Castle
Visorando Member 6.33 mi
+430 ft
-446 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-près-Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Plateau des Dôme, a circular route passing through traditional villages, a beautiful castle and a pretty site on the banks of the Sioule, offering beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys.
The Sioule and the Gorce stream starting from Antérioux.
Visorando Member 7.74 mi
+633 ft
-640 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A double circular route starting from Antérioux, where two streams and a river meet. These are calm in summer, but during the rainy season they turn into beautiful torrents. The route passes by the Cascade des Saliens waterfall, which is not very high but has an impressive flow during heavy rainfall. The route passes through hamlets that have retained their traditional architecture and numerous fountains and wash houses. It also passes along the edge of the Olby lava flow, a curiosity if you bring a compass!
La Narse and Le Labadeau
Visorando Member 8.48 mi
+869 ft
-866 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
On either side of Saulzet-le-Froid, discover the valleys of the Narse to the north and the Labadeau to the south, two streams that converge shortly afterwards to form the Veyre. Climb to the top of Puy de Monténard for a panoramic view of the Labadeau valley and descend into the Narse d'Espinasse, a small marsh with an exceptional biotope.
Solidified lava flow and Lake Aydat
Visorando Member 8.56 mi
+758 ft
-751 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Go back 8,600 years, to the day when two young volcanoes were born, the Puys de la Vache and Lassolas. Their two lava flows joined together as they flowed eastwards and met the River Veyre. After a battle that was lost before it even began, the bubbling river was diverted eastwards, creating two lakes, Aydat and Cassière.
Plateau des Dômes and Narse d'Espinasse
Visorando Member 11.87 mi
+1,001 ft
-981 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike on the Plateau des Dômes to discover the natural site of the Narse d'Espinasse. This narse is a peat bog which, together with the Puy de l'Enfer that borders it, forms an exceptional volcanic complex of geological and ecological interest, as it is home to a unique flora.
Puy de Vichatel from Fontclairant
Visorando Member 5.56 mi
+568 ft
-581 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from the village of Fontclairant, an 8-shaped route allows you to bypass Puy Charmont before circling and climbing Puy de Vichatel, whose summit offers a beautiful panorama.The downside of this hike is its proximity to the D2089 road between the two peaks.
The Labadeau Valley
Visorando Member 10.16 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,394 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike on the high plateau of Pessade offering beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy, with the Labadeau stream as your guide from its source to Saulzet-le-Froid.
Puy de Baladou
Visorando Member 
7.74 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very beautiful and varied hike, between 1,300 and 1,500 m, which can be completed in half a day, in medium-altitude mountains (pastures, forests, peaks). Superb 360° panorama of the Sancy mountains and the Dômes chain. Good paths.Bring a map or GPS, essential for the return journey through the forest.
Espinasse and Monténard, two volcanic destinies
Visorando Member 8.21 mi
+883 ft
-879 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route to discover two very different volcanic craters: the Narse d'Espinasse, a marshy maar on the slopes of the Puy de l'Enfer, and the more classic crater of the Puy de Monténard.
Le Puy de Monténard and Saulzet-le-Froid
Visorando Member 7.38 mi
+807 ft
-807 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful hike between the Chaîne des Puys and the Chaîne du Sancy. Gentle slopes and lovely views of both mountain ranges.
Vallon de la Ribeyre
Visorando Member 8.74 mi
+646 ft
-646 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Zanières, the first part of the hike is on the top of the plateau, with beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Monts Dores, to the La Pierre Longue menhir, which marks the beginning of hills dotted with rocky outcrops. Return via the bottom of the valley, along the La Ribeyre stream.
From Pessade to Mont-Dore
Visorando Member 10.10 mi
+2,313 ft
-2,723 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage 3 of the "Between Puy de Sancy and Monts Dore" route.
A very pretty stage, starting with a route at the bottom of the valley and ending with passages along the ridges of the various puys before Mont-Dore.
From Pessade to Orcival
Visorando Member 5.69 mi
+367 ft
-1,345 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Pessade, the route follows theGR®®441andGR®®30, taking you past Lac de Servière, a lake of volcanic origin, and ending in Orcival with its magnificent Romanesque basilica built between 1146 and 1178.
From Lac de Servières to Puy de l'Ouire
Visorando Member 7.47 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,496 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
Follow the GR®30 on one of its most beautiful sections to reach Lac de Servières, a pretty glacial lake with a path around it, at Puy de l'Ouire, which offers magnificent views of the Guéry site and the Roches Tuilière and Sanadoire from its summit. The route is a round trip, with clear views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy massif over much of the way.
From Lac de Servières to La Banne d'Ordanche via the Puy de l'Ouire
Visorando Member 
15.36 mi
+2,861 ft
-2,854 ft
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful hike combining views of the Sancy massif and the Chaîne des Puys.
Circular from Lac de Servières to Puy de l'Ouire
Visorando Member 
6.49 mi
+958 ft
-951 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular starting from Lac de Servières takes you to the ridges, where you will have magnificent views of Lac de Guéry, La Banne d'Ordanche and the Sancy ridges. The climb is gentle on a forest road and the descent follows theGR®30trail, where walking poles will come in handy.