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Col de la Cabanne walks
Tour of the Chaudefour valley, via the ridges
Visorando member 
14.99 km
+805 m
-805 m
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
Easy walk around the Chaudefour valley.
A circuit around Puy de Sancy
Visorando member 
13.45 km
+1,005 m
-1,004 m
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
A trip to highest point of the Massif Central.
Puy de Sancy through the Chaudefour valley
Visorando member 
16.34 km
+977 m
-978 m
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
The very secretive and beautiful Chaudefour valley is a classified natural site, closed up by the steep contours of a glacial cirque. Peaks, needles, plumbs are as many natural defences for an intact and preserved valley.
The Puy de Sancy loop via Capucin and the Grande Cascade
Visorando member 
16.07 km
+1,058 m
-1,059 m
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circuit will take you from Mont-Dore to discover the Puy de Sancy (the highest peak in the Massif Central) and its ridges.
The Puy de Sancy from the west via Chastreix
Visorando member 
15.31 km
+754 m
-742 m
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chastreix (Puy-de-Dôme)
The western slope of Puy de Sancy, in the heart of the Chastreix-Sancy Nature Reserve (dogs not allowed).
A natural heritage site of great quality where many natural environments are well preserved. The exceptional flora and remarkable fauna thrive on an exceptional geology. The landscapes are magnificent.
Puy de Sancy from the Super-Besse cable cars
Visorando member 
4.43 km
+211 m
-210 m
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
Relatively easy access to the summit of the Massif Central, which offers spectacular views. Please note that to reach the starting point of this circuit, you will need to take the Super-Besse cable cars, which are subject to a charge.
Tour of Puy de Sancy from Super-Besse
Visorando member 
16.21 km
+1,029 m
-1,021 m
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A superb hike around the Puy de Sancy, with many views of the surrounding area.
Puy de Sancy from Super Besse
Visorando member 
9.89 km
+519 m
-621 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Access to Puy de Sancy on the way there via the east and north ridges of the Super Besse resort and return via theGR®4.
Please note that two vehicles are required for this hike: one at the top of the resort and another at the Lac des Hermines car park.
La Bourboule - Le Mont Dore route
Visorando member 
41.26 km
+2,203 m
-2,036 m
3 days
Moderate
Departure from La Bourboule (Puy-de-Dôme)
A three-day hike starting from La Bourboule, taking you to several peaks in Auvergne (Capucin, Puy de Cliergue, Puy de la Tour Carrée, Le Sancy), the Chaudefour Valley, the Grande Cascade waterfall, etc., ending in the town of Le Mont Dore.
Mont Dore - Puy de Sancy - Voissières station
Visorando member 
13.32 km
+663 m
-1,018 m
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
Departure from Chalet ECIR in Mont Dore resort to reach Relais Voissières in...Voissières. Pass through the ridges along the Chaudefour valley.
The climb up Sancy can be difficult, but the rest is very easy.
The Puy de Sancy and the Cirque de la Fontaine Salée from Mont
Visorando member 19.02 km
+851 m
-842 m
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Chastreix (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very varied route, with ridges, forest, a spring and, above all, exceptional views! A wild route with people at the summit of Puy de Sancy but no one else anywhere else.Dogs are not allowed on this hike (even on a lead), located in the Chastreix-Sancy Nature Reserve (they are only allowed on a lead on the GR®30).