The Grande Waterfall at Mont Dore

Discover Mont-Dore and its Val de Courre. After a walk in Les Longes, you will discover the resort of Mont-Dore. Then you will discover the magic of the Val de Courre and its mineral side: you will feel completely transported. And what can we say about the Col de Courre and its extraordinary views? This route passes through nature reserves. See restrictions in Practical Information.

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. See Practical information regarding certain restrictions.

The beginning, with the steps, is a little difficult, but the rest is really calm in the middle of nature, surrounded by magnificent gigantic trees, not forgetting that there are the sounds of the city to remind us that we're close to it. Further on, we see the city below in a bowl, and the sounds of nature have completely taken over, making it relaxing.

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 summit of Capucin, starting from Mont Dore, is one of the first summits accessible from the town, offering a superb panorama and a breath of fresh air. You can also see the Capucin Funicular, the oldest electric funicular in France.

Starting from Mont-Dore, at the foot of the majestic Puy de Sancy, this route is the best way to appreciate the spectacular, unspoilt landscapes of the beautiful Sancy volcanic massif. With breathtaking scenery, exceptional flora and remarkable fauna, the Sancy region lies at the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park.

This short round trip hike offers breathtaking views of the Mont-Dore valley and the Puy de Sancy.

The route follows the Chemins de Mille Gouttes, des Artistes, des Médecins and de Fond de Bois, with the option to park right next to the starting point. The circular route is almost entirely on forest paths. The short section between the Capucin Sylvatorium and Rigolet Haut is surfaced with (rustic) tarmac. However, there is virtually no traffic on this road. On the descent from the Chemin de Mille Gouttes, halfway between the Chemin des Artistes and the finish, turn left onto a pleasant path which leads to the start of the Route de la Tour d’Auvergne. You will then see the thermal baths building at the end of the Allée Georges Lagaye.