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Puy de Vichatel from Fontclairant
Visorando Member
5.56 mi
+568 ft
-581 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from the village of Fontclairant, an 8-shaped route allows you to bypass Puy Charmont before circling and climbing Puy de Vichatel, whose summit offers a beautiful panorama.The downside of this hike is its proximity to the D2089 road between the two peaks.
Stroll from puy to puy around Montlosier
12.58 mi
+791 ft
-791 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This long circular route around the Maison du Parc des Volcans will take you past the foot of fourteen puys, some small and unassuming, others more imposing, and some very well-known and popular. So set off to explore the puys of Vichatel, Charmont, La Toupe, Boursoux, La Combegrasse, La Rodde, L’Enfer, Montchal, Montgy, Montjuger, Pourcharet, Montreillet, Lassolas and La Vache.
Please note: Access to the summits of the Puys de la Vache and Lassolas will be closed for works between spring 2026 and early 2028.
Please note: the Montlosier car park is closed for works between August 2025 and 2027.
Les solidified lava flows via Lac de la Cassière
9.10 mi
+597 ft
-577 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hike takes place mainly in the forest that covers the Cheires Hautes, an ancient solidified lava flow from the Puy de la Vache and Puy de Lassolas, passing by Lac de la Cassière, an ideal place for a break, just over halfway along the route.
Puy de la Combegrasse from Col de la Ventouse
6.78 mi
+548 ft
-545 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular loop to reach the beautiful viewpoint at the summit of Puy de la Combegrasse, starting from Col de la Ventouse and going around Puy de Charmont, along beautiful paths through the meadows.
Walks near Puy de Charmont
Saint-Genès bourg - Laschamps via the pass between Mercœur and Lassolas
6.49 mi
+1,076 ft
-761 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
This fourth stage marks the beginning of a wilder route that leads to the foot of the puys, through mountain pastures and woods. It also allows you to discover a pretty village, Beaune le Chaud, which has a beautiful traditional architectural heritage.
From Laschamps to La Cassière
9.27 mi
+1,463 ft
-1,732 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Laschamps near Puy de Dôme, the route takes you to the village of Beaune le Chaud, then onto theGR®®4andGR®®30to climb the Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache with magnificent panoramic views, before reaching La Cassière and its lake.
Please note: Access to the summits of Puys de la Vache and Lassolas will be closed for works between spring 2026 and early 2028.
Please note: the Montlosier car park will be closed for works between August 2025 and 2027.
Laschamps - Orcines via Puy de Dôme
8.03 mi
+1,663 ft
-2,129 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
And finally, here is the fifth stage, marked by the ascent of Puy de Dôme. The route takes the Chemin des Muletiers for the ascent, then the Sentier des Chèvres to descend towards Orcines. There is, of course, a vast panorama from the highest point of this stage, overlooking the city of Clermont-Ferrand, the chain of puys, the Combrailles, the Plateau des Dôme and the Massif du Sancy.
From Pessade to Mont-Dore
10.10 mi
+2,313 ft
-2,723 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage 3 of the "Between Puy de Sancy and Monts Dore" route.
A very pretty stage, starting with a route at the bottom of the valley and ending with passages along the ridges of the various puys before Mont-Dore.
From Pessade to Orcival
5.69 mi
+367 ft
-1,345 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Pessade, the route follows theGR®®441andGR®®30, taking you past Lac de Servière, a lake of volcanic origin, and ending in Orcival with its magnificent Romanesque basilica built between 1146 and 1178.
From Orcival to Laschamps
9.78 mi
+1,371 ft
-988 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Orcival, with its Romanesque basilica built in 1178, the route takes you along the GR®4-30 and the circular Dômes route to bring you close to the Puys de Pourcharet and Mercoeur, before reaching Laschamps, with views of the Puy de Dôme.
Puy de Dôme - Petit knoll - Le Cliersou - Puy Pariou
6.46 mi
+1,775 ft
-2,113 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant and easy hike in the Chaîne des Puys. Magnificent views of the Puy de Dôme can be admired.This hike requires two vehicles.Warning! Immediate danger – falling rocks. Due to falling rocks from the cliffs, the Chemin des Muletiers is STRICTLY closed until further notice by municipal decree of the commune of Orcines.
Ceyrat - Saint-Genès village via Chaos de la Faille and Artière
8.67 mi
+2,264 ft
-1,224 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ceyrat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A third, very "geological" stage, allowing you to discover an impressive rock chaos, evidence of the Limagne Fault that borders the Plateau des Dômes, and the small gorges of the Artière. The itinerary also allows you to continue your discovery of Ceyrat with a visit to its second ancient village, Boisséjour.
Walking quiz "Through our history in Saint-Amant-Tallende"
Tourism professional
0.68 mi
+82 ft
-72 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amant-Tallende (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route is linked to a quiz walk that allows you to discover the town's iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage in a fun way. Find the "Au fil de nos histoires" poster on the church square and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration or app download required).
You can choose the "adult" trail or the "adult + child" trail (with additional questions for children aged 6 to 11).
The description below refers only to the "adult" route.
Royat - Place de Jaude via Rocher du Salut and Chamalières
7.90 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Royat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This seventh and final stage, which is partly urban, allows you to continue exploring Royat, which you started at the end of the previous stage, first in the wooded hills of the town, passing by the Rocher du Salut promontory, then through the streets and park of the spa district, with its beautiful seaside architecture. Finally, the return route to Clermont allows you to discover the centre of Chamalières.