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Cascade du Saut du Loup walks
The Rossignolet, Queureuilh and Saut du Loup waterfalls
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.93 mi
+673 ft
-653 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk will take you to the Rossignolet, Queureuilh and Saut du Loup waterfalls, starting from the hamlet of Prends-Toi-Garde and the Cascades car park. The entire route follows well-maintained paths that allow you to discover the area’s biodiversity.
Walks near Cascade du Saut du Loup
Col de la Croix Morand from Mont-Dore via two waterfalls
Visorando Member4.67 mi
+1,434 ft
-259 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
The start is in front of the thermal baths, on Place du Panthéon. Initially, the route passes through the town to the Qeureuilh district where, after the landscape cemetery, you’ll find the paths leading to the Col de la Croix Morand, where Laurence and Christophe’s Buron welcomes you for an Auvergne meal or a snack featuring an excellent blueberry tart.For the return journey, you’ll need to leave a car at the Col de la Croix Morand or retrace your steps along the same route.
From Mont-Dore to Super Besse
7.21 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,073 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage 4 of the 5-day route.
This stage takes you from Mont Dore to Super Besse via the summit of Sancy. A very steep climb from Mont Dore, ending with a descent to the resort of Super Besse.
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Col de la Croix Morand - Courbanges
9.75 mi
+1,230 ft
-2,051 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
You’ll pass close to farms, with lovely countryside scenery, then you’ll go through Chambon-sur-Lac and, of course, its lake, and you’ll take the Chemin des Quayres as you head deep into a thick forest.
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.
The Grande Cascade from the summit of Sancy
5.47 mi
+919 ft
-3,251 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike for the whole family (but suitable footwear is essential) which, from the summit of Puy de Sancy, will take you along the ridges to the Grande Cascade. A challenging route alternating between ascents and descents, offering stunning 360° views as far as Puy de Dôme, Puy Mary and well beyond, weather permitting.
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.
La Bourboule - Mont Dore Resort
9.63 mi
+3,022 ft
-1,614 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from La Bourboule (Puy-de-Dôme)
We will set off from the Étoile du Sancy in La Bourboule and head to the ECIR Chalet in the resort of Mont Dore, passing through Capucin, Puys de Cliergue, La Tour Carrée and Val de Courre.
Auvergne Volcanoes Park – Sancy Massif – Puy de Sancy – Chambon-sur-Lac
11.72 mi
+971 ft
-4,039 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Puy-de-Dôme
A walk starting from Puy de Sancy (located an hour’s drive south of Clermont-Ferrand) to the town of Chambon-sur-Lac.
This walk offers views of the Chaudefour Valley National Nature Reserve from the ridge path of the Sancy massif, as well as the valley floor.
The walk ends at Lake Chambon, which is a lovely spot not only for a swim (weather permitting) but also to watch the sunset.
