Auvergne: Chaîne des Puys
From the Puy de Dôme to the Puy de Sancy.
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Self-guided Tour
- Minimum of participants: 2 persons
Arrival in Clermont-Ferrand
Short transfer to Orcines. Climb to the Puy de Pariou with its perfect crater and continue to the Puy de Dôme, the jewel and characteristic peak of the volcanic chain. The panorama is unique in good weather. Visit the ancient remains of the temple of Mercury, the weather station or the exhibition on Auvergne volcanism. Descend via the old donkey track and the Ceyssat pass to the village of Laschamps.
Today you hike through the heart of the volcanic chain towards the castle of Montlosier, the centre of the Volcano National Park. You hike up to the twin volcanoes of La Vache and Lassolas. Continue over the Puy de l'Enfer to the lake of Servières, a crater lake in the middle of a stunning natural landscape and ideal place for a rest.
At the beginning of the stage you climb the Puy de l'Ouire and hike over to the Puy de l'Aiguiller. Here you will find the entrance to the pass that leads to the lake of Guéry, a unique place with the glittering reflection of the lake, the peaks of Sancy on the horizon and the volcanic formations, the Tuilière and Sanadoire rocks. Across the Guéry plateau to Puy Gros, a magnificent viewpoint of the Sancy massif and the Mont-Dore glacial valley.
Ascent to Capucin, and on to Puy de Cliergue up to Tour Carrée. The high trail goes over the Pas de l'âne to the Puy de Sancy, the summit of the Massif Central at 1,886m. Descend via the Col de Couhay into the valley of the Fontaine Salée, where, with a bit of luck, you can observe the local mouflon sheep up close. The wide, grassy valley is framed by the south face of the Puy de Sancy and offers ideal living conditions for the wild sheep.
At the end of your hiking tour, you will once again circle the foot of the massif. You will pass the Barthe waterfall and the beautiful Pavin crater lake. Descend via the Puy de Pertuyzat to the village of Besse-en-Chandesse, which welcomes visitors with its historic cobbled streets and very well preserved medieval houses. Your hike ends in the beautiful village of Besse, enjoy a last night in the heart of the Auvergne.
Departure or extension
Tour character
The daily routes lead along good mountain and hiking trails. The varied high-altitude trails require a good basic level of fitness, sure-footedness, as well as a head for heights in some sections, in order to be able to complete the stages without any problems.
| Season Saison 1 01.05.2023 - 14.10.2023 daily | |
|---|---|
| Auvergne – Chaine des Puys, 7 days, FR-AUWBM-08X | |
| Base price | 1,149.00 |
| Surcharge single traveller | 525.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 279.00 |
2** and 3***hotels (french classification), as well as cosy inns and country houses
Additional nights can be booked in each stage town, prices on request.
Included:
- Accommodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast
- 5 dinner (not in Clermont-Ferrand)
- Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person)
- 1 Transfer Besse – Clermont-Ferrand
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German)
- GPS-data available
- Tourist tax, if due, is included in the price.
- Service hotline
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
- Clermont-Ferrand airport or train station.
- Parking: limited number of chargeable hotel parking spaces, approx. EUR 20 per week or public, unguarded parking spaces near the hotel, as well as chargeable parking spaces at the train station in Clermont-Ferrand. No advance reservation possible.
- Organised return transfer from Besse to Clermont-Ferrand, included in the price.
Things to note:
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
