Puy-de-Dôme via the Sentier des Muletiers trail

Park in the Col de Ceyssat car parks or, if there are no spaces available, along the road going downhill (fines will be issued for parking uphill).

(S/E) Follow the path at the top of the car parks starting on the left or take the path along the restaurant (closed in August 2024), both of which will take you to the actual starting point of the hike.

(1) Take the path on the right.

(2) Carefully cross the Puy de Dôme panoramic train track: access via the tarmac road is strictly prohibited to pedestrians. Continue along the path on the other side.

(3) From this point (bend no. 8), the landscape opens up, allowing you to admire the chain of volcanoes. Continue to the summit.

(4) Enjoy the panoramic view and take the uphill path in the opposite direction to return to the Col de Ceyssat (S/E).

Hike accessible to children.

Remember to bring water and a cap/hat, as you will be in direct sunlight for half of the hike.

No water source on the hike, but there is a bar at the top.

Hiking boots and walking sticks are highly recommended.

Dogs on leads are permitted.

Toilets at the refuge, snack bar, café at the top.
Picnics are possible at the summit.

Option to descend via the Puy de Dôme panoramic train (fee applies) or to make the ascent.

From the Col de Ceyssat, you can reach the car park of the Puy de Dôme panoramic train via a marked trail.