The tour of the Puy de Dôme

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A hike around the largest dome in the Chaîne des Puys. Views and openings on all sides, surrounded by forests and summer pastures on the Traversin section, the central point of the chain between Puy de Dôme and Puy du Pariou.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 215 m
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    Descent: - 222 m
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    Highest point: 1,124 m
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    Lowest point: 918 m
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Puy de Pariou
Snow-covered trail

Description of the walk

Start: Col de Ceyssat car park

(S/E) Facing the start sign, take the gravel path on the left. Head north under a canopy of beech and hazel trees (ignoring a path on the left). Continue through pastures until you reach a fork (with a view of Puy de Côme, Grand Suchet and Petit Suchet and its caves on the left).

(1) At the fork, keep right and continue under the hazel trees until you reach the intersection with the GR®.

(2) Climb up to the right towards the Traversin plateau and continue to the fountain (1125m).

(3) Continue straight ahead and walk alongside a sheep pen. Descend a pumice track to go around the small Puy de Dôme.

(4) At the next intersection, leave the path in front of you and descend to the left until you reach a four-way intersection.

(5) Turn right onto Chemin des Gouris to reach the access road to the summit of Puy de Dôme (access road to the Panoramique des Dômes and emergency services). Cross it and continue straight ahead to the D68.

(6) At the junction with the road, continue straight ahead. Leave a path on your left, pass a four-way junction and continue straight ahead through the woods until the next intersection.

(7) Then turn right onto a path in the woods and climb up to the D68. Cross it, continue straight ahead and join the Col de Ceyssat car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,076 m - Parking lot at &gt - Le col de Ceyssat
  2. 1 : km 2.36 - alt. 1,072 m - Fork in the meadow
  3. 2 : km 2.86 - alt. 1,096 m - Intersection with GR 441
  4. 3 : km 3.29 - alt. 1,124 m - Fountain on the Traversin plateau
  5. 4 : km 4.66 - alt. 975 m - Intersection on the Chemin des Gravouses
  6. 5 : km 5.2 - alt. 925 m - Intersection with Chemin des Gouris
  7. 6 : km 6.94 - alt. 930 m - D68 junction
  8. 7 : km 7.87 - alt. 933 m - Suquet Bonnet intersection
  9. S/E : km 9.51 - alt. 1,076 m - Car park at Col de Ceyssat - Puy de Dôme

Notes

Yellow markings.

Worth a visit

Puy de Dôme
Panoramic view of the domes
Temple of Mercury
Puy de Côme
Grand Knoll
Little Knoll
Puy du Pariou

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 25 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
AVFan
AVFan

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful forest, very pleasant hike.

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User 12387534

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A trail through the undergrowth, ideal in very hot weather, as was the case for us. A few clearings offer glimpses of the summit of the Puy de Dôme.

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MtheFog
MtheFog
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with snow throughout to spice up the scenery and the walk

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Thierry78
Thierry78

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike. The start in the woods is much more interesting, until the fork in the path towards the goat trail. Beautiful view of the Puy de Dôme... when you're out in the open, which isn't often the case. The end is a steep climb that leads to the car park at the Col de Ceyssat.

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Tortax
Tortax

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, fairly easy route.
Not many views of the Puy de Dôme, despite what the title might suggest.

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bernard69300
bernard69300

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike done at the weekend after climbing the Puy de Dôme.
Well shaded.
Easy to extend a little and visit the neighbouring puys.

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domme
domme

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

you need to go around in the opposite direction; it's easier to go up the mule track and down the goat track (stairs)

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Francis DORANGE
Francis DORANGE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike. During the week, so it's quiet. Probably busier during the season or at weekends.

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coconut18
coconut18

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This hike left me feeling a little unsatisfied. We walked almost the entire time in the forest around the Puy de Dôme, which we could just make out through the trees without really seeing it. Fortunately, a few passages outside the forest revealed it. The forest walk was pleasant in the warm weather, and the path was fairly easy. I did this hike during the week, so it was quiet, but it must be very busy at the weekend. For the more athletic, you can follow up with the ascent of the Puy de Dôme via the goat or mule track, or head to the Puy Pariou, where you get a superb view of the Puy de Dôme this time!

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Louis boutal
Louis boutal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike, not too difficult. Suitable for all ages. Much of the route is through forest, with occasional views of the valley and the Puy de Dôme.

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LN83
LN83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this route after climbing the Puy de Dôme via the Col de Ceyssat.
It was a very pleasant start in the shade and there were far fewer people. We were able to enjoy a peaceful picnic.
Thank you for this hiking trail

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Muriel_1202
Muriel_1202

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a very beautiful walk. We started on the left (from the car park) and it was just great: not too many people at the start. When we got to the goat path, we hesitated to climb to the top but it seemed too difficult. So, the best idea is to go to the train (for those who are tired, like us) and let yourself be carried up the hill. There weren't too many people at the top, and the scenery was beautiful. On the way back, we took a leisurely stroll back to the car park, taking a few side paths. There were more people on the circuit, and not necessarily the smartest ones: there are signs saying not to walk off the paths at the summit, but you have families trampling everywhere... there are signs saying not to go down the road, but it slopes down anyway... and there's constant shouting. Best to do this in the off-season with hikers who respect nature

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pelaud
pelaud

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful, well-shaded walk

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Pasphoto
Pasphoto

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike, with plenty of shade.

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vero.vincent
vero.vincent

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk, mostly under trees, suitable for families, with little elevation gain, offering views of the Puy de Dôme in all its majesty and from every angle. It took us exactly three hours without rushing, including two short stops (less than the 3 hours 20 minutes indicated in the description).

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