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On the Ardents trails

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Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)

For hot summer days, this route is almost exclusively in the forest, at the foot of the volcanoes, following in the footsteps of the heroes of the Auvergne Resistance. A few crossings of meadows will offer you beautiful views of the Puy de Dôme.

The Ceyssat tanks via the solidified lava flow of Côme

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Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)

The hike takes place mainly in the woods that cover the cheire, or solidified lava flow, of the Puy de Côme. In addition to the Bacs de Ceyssat, you will discover many other drinking troughs, fountains and wash houses in the village. There are a few views of the Puy de Dôme and Puy de Côme.

The Montmeyre and Ceyssat ferries

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Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)

Short hike to discover the bacs, which are drinking troughs built on the solidified lava flow of Côme for the sheep that were once raised on these summer pastures. The Bacs de Montmeyre were also a favourite site for the Ardents, Resistance fighters from the Chaîne des Puys. A sign tells their story and a memorial stone has been erected in their memory. The route crosses countryside and forest and allows you to discover the small heritage linked to water in the village of Ceyssat.

Solidified lava flow of Côme from Ceyssat

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Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)

The hike takes place mainly in the forest that covers the solidified lava flow of Puy de Côme, but there are some beautiful views on the outskirts of Ceyssat. In the village of Ceyssat, discover the Foker Spring and a rich heritage of water-related buildings: fountains, drinking troughs and wash houses.

Walks near Bacs de Ceyssat

Puy de Dôme - Petit knoll - Le Cliersou - Puy Pariou

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Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)

A pleasant and easy hike in the Chaîne des Puys. Magnificent views of the Puy de Dôme can be admired.This hike requires two vehicles.Warning! Immediate danger – falling rocks. Due to falling rocks from the cliffs, the Chemin des Muletiers is STRICTLY closed until further notice by municipal decree of the commune of Orcines.

From Laschamps to La Cassière

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De Laschamps à la Cassière

Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)

Starting from Laschamps near Puy de Dôme, the route takes you to the village of Beaune le Chaud, then onto theGR®®4andGR®®30to climb the Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache with magnificent panoramic views, before reaching La Cassière and its lake. Please note: Access to the summits of Puys de la Vache and Lassolas will be closed for works between spring 2026 and early 2028. Please note: the Montlosier car park will be closed for works between August 2025 and 2027.

Laschamps - Orcines via Puy de Dôme

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Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)

And finally, here is the fifth stage, marked by the ascent of Puy de Dôme. The route takes the Chemin des Muletiers for the ascent, then the Sentier des Chèvres to descend towards Orcines. There is, of course, a vast panorama from the highest point of this stage, overlooking the city of Clermont-Ferrand, the chain of puys, the Combrailles, the Plateau des Dôme and the Massif du Sancy.

Orcines - Royat via the Chemin des Crêtes

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Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)

This sixth stage takes you gently closer to the city of Clermont-Ferrand, passing through the hamlet of Villars, which has preserved its beautiful old buildings, before following the stunning Chemin des Crêtes, overlooking the Tiretaine valley, to reach the old village of Royat.

Royat - Place de Jaude via Rocher du Salut and Chamalières

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Departure from Royat (Puy-de-Dôme)

This seventh and final stage, which is partly urban, allows you to continue exploring Royat, which you started at the end of the previous stage, first in the wooded hills of the town, passing by the Rocher du Salut promontory, then through the streets and park of the spa district, with its beautiful seaside architecture. Finally, the return route to Clermont allows you to discover the centre of Chamalières.

Saint-Genès bourg - Laschamps via the pass between Mercœur and Lassolas

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Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)

This fourth stage marks the beginning of a wilder route that leads to the foot of the puys, through mountain pastures and woods. It also allows you to discover a pretty village, Beaune le Chaud, which has a beautiful traditional architectural heritage.

Four monumental murals in Clermont

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Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)

Exploratory walk through the neighbourhoods north of Clermont's central plateau, discovering recent street art (2022).

Place de Jaude - Beaumont via Puy de Montaudoux

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Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)

This first stage is mainly urban, with a few green interludes at Parc Bargoin in Chamalières, on the slopes of Puy de Montaudoux, in the chestnut grove of Beaumont and in the small parks along the Artière.

Ceyrat - Saint-Genès village via Chaos de la Faille and Artière

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Departure from Ceyrat (Puy-de-Dôme)

A third, very "geological" stage, allowing you to discover an impressive rock chaos, evidence of the Limagne Fault that borders the Plateau des Dômes, and the small gorges of the Artière. The itinerary also allows you to continue your discovery of Ceyrat with a visit to its second ancient village, Boisséjour.

Beaumont - Ceyrat via Puy de Montrognon

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Departure from Beaumont (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)

A fairly short second stage between Beaumont and Ceyrat, passing by the pretty Moulin de la Tranchère, a renovated mill on the banks of the Artière, then by the summit of Puy de Montrognon, crowned by a tower that is the remains of a medieval castle.