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Col de Cuzeau (1648m) walks
A circuit around Puy de Sancy
Visorando Member
8.36 mi
+3,297 ft
-3,294 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
A trip to highest point of the Massif Central.
The Puy de Sancy loop via Capucin and the Grande Cascade
9.99 mi
+3,471 ft
-3,474 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circuit will take you from Mont-Dore to discover the Puy de Sancy (the highest peak in the Massif Central) and its ridges.
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.
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 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.
From Sancy to Lake Servières via the Chaudefour Valley (GR®4 & GR®30)
51.06 mi
+12,339 ft
-12,326 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route, which takes in the Chaudefour Valley, the Puy de Sancy, La Bourboule, the lakes of Guéry and Servières, as well as several state-owned forests, offers varied scenery and numerous panoramic views, allowing you to discover a range of local attractions in a single route!
FYI: we’ve mapped out the walk to plan our camping trip and will be testing it in mid-May, after which we’ll update the details if necessary and add photos!
The Puy de Sancy circular walk starting from Mont-Dore
8.66 mi
+2,710 ft
-2,736 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Mont-Dore, this circular route leads to the summit of Puy de Sancy, offering remarkable views over the valley. The trail is challenging in its second half (the ridge path) and on the final descent through the forest.