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Cascade de la Dore walks
The Puy de Sancy via the Courre Valley
Visorando Member
4.15 mi
+1,864 ft
-1,860 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very beautiful hike in a conservation area.
Puy de Sancy via the Chaudefour valley
10.11 mi
+3,140 ft
-3,143 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
The very secluded and beautiful Chaudefour Valley is a designated nature reserve, enclosed by the steep slopes of a glacial cirque. Jagged peaks, spires and Puys: all serve as defences for a valley that remains unspoilt and well-preserved.
⚠️ This hike passes through the Chastreix-Sancy and/or Chaudefour Valley nature reserves, where regulations must be strictly observed (see ‘Practical Information’ section)
⚠️ 22/07/2026: the GPX track around Puy Ferrand and Puy de Chamgourdeix has been slightly modified to follow the current signposting on the ground.
Tour of Puy de Sancy from Super-Besse
10.07 mi
+3,376 ft
-3,350 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A superb hike around the Puy de Sancy, with many views of the surrounding area.
La Bourboule - Le Mont Dore route
25.64 mi
+7,228 ft
-6,680 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from La Bourboule (Puy-de-Dôme)
A three-day hike starting from La Bourboule, taking you to several peaks in Auvergne (Capucin, Puy de Cliergue, Puy de la Tour Carrée, Le Sancy), the Chaudefour Valley, the Grande Cascade waterfall, etc., ending in the town of Le Mont Dore.
Circular route around the Chaudefour Valley and Puy de Sancy
39.28 mi
+9,514 ft
-9,534 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
A 4-day hike staying in stopover lodges, so you can sleep in the warmth every night
The route takes you along the GR®4 and GR®30 trails through the Chastreix-Sancy National Nature Reserve and the Chaudefour Valley Nature Reserve, where you’ll discover the highest peaks of the Massif Central and magnificent waterfalls, with a short break to relax at Lac Chambon.
Mont Dore - Puy de Sancy - Voissières station
8.28 mi
+2,175 ft
-3,340 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
Departure from Chalet ECIR in Mont Dore resort to reach Relais Voissières in...Voissières. Pass through the ridges along the Chaudefour valley.
The climb up Sancy can be difficult, but the rest is very easy.
Mont-Dore Station - Col de la Croix Morand
9.16 mi
+3,163 ft
-2,812 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
You will pass through the ridges, the Puy des Crebasses (alt. 1,762 m), the Roc de Cuzeau (alt. 1,737 m) and the Puy de l'Angle (alt. 1,740 m), with an optional detour via the Grande Cascade, all with views of the resort and the magnificent Chaudefour Valley.