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How to tackle a 1,500-metre climb in the Chaîne des Puys
Visorando Member
19.83 mi
+5,236 ft
-4,675 ft
13h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
How do you cover a bit over 1,500 metres of elevation gain in the Chaîne des Puys, which, to true mountaineers, are nothing more than hills? By walking just over 30 km from the Louchadière hikers’ car park to the Col de Ceyssat, passing via the summits of eight puys: Louchadière, Jume, Coquille, Gouttes, Goules, Pariou, Cliersou and Dôme. This is therefore a one-way hike, requiring you to leave a vehicle at the Col de Ceyssat before returning to the starting car park. The route is challenging due to its length and elevation gain, but presents no technical difficulties. Some sections on unmarked forest paths require the use of the Visorando app. It would be unwise to get lost over such a long distance.