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Puy de la Vache walks
Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache
Visorando Member
2.68 mi
+889 ft
-886 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short hike to climb two volcanoes with their typical open craters to delight amateur geologists and curious hikers. A beautiful view from the top of the Puy de Lassolas on over the Chaîne des Puys to the north and Monts Dore to the south.
Walk around the Étang de Montlosier via the Puys
7.76 mi
+1,801 ft
-1,801 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk around the small Étang de Montlosier, passing by three puys: the Puy de Lassolas, the Puy de la Vache and the Puy de Vichatel. Magnificent views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy.
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. Parking is available along the road or at the Col de la Ventouse lay-by near (9)
Puys de Lassolas and La Vache from Fontfreyde
8.36 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,388 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
Two unmissable highlights of the Chaîne des Puys, accessible from Fontfreyde via a double circular loop offering a pleasant walk through the forest, before beginning the ascent of the famous twin puys with their gaping craters.
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.
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.
The Gorce Valley
13.04 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,204 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the Chaîne des Puys, descend through pastures and valleys into the Gorce stream valley. Beautiful views of the Sancy Massif and the Chaîne des Puys.
Please note: the Montlosier car park is closed for works between August 2025 and 2027. You can park along the road or start from Nébouzat (11).
Puys de Lassolas and La Vache via the pass between Mercœur and Lassolas
8.54 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,614 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route through the Cheire de Mercœur forest, passing by the twin jewels of the Chaîne des Puys, the spouted volcanoes of 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.
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.
Fitness trail from the Cheires Hautes car park
2.64 mi
+135 ft
-138 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short circuit that can also complement another hike. This route is in the woods, flat, and on well-maintained trails.
Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache from the Col de la Moréno
10.07 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,588 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful hike to discover the two neighbouring puys, with a refreshing approach walk. The view from the top is remarkable!
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 is closed for works between August 2025 and 2027.