On the trail of the Druids
Walker 
5.27 km
+212 m
-216 m
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Fayet-le-Château (Puy-de-Dôme)
Nature walk between meadows, forest, streams and ancient mills, a site rich in history. Pass through amazing places that are linked to druidic rituals and gatherings.
Saint-Genès district of Clermont
Walker 1.82 km
+14 m
-14 m
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
One of three short walks (Saint-Genès, Saint-Pierre, Le Port) offered by Clermont Auvergne Tourisme to discover Clermont's historic center.
Port district of Clermont
Walker 2.12 km
+30 m
-30 m
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
One of three short walks (Saint-Genès, Saint-Pierre, Le Port) offered by Clermont Auvergne Tourisme to discover Clermont's historic center.
Saint-Pierre, district of Clermont
Walker 1.63 km
+22 m
-22 m
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
One of three short walks (Saint-Genès, Saint-Pierre, Le Port) offered by Clermont Auvergne Tourisme to discover Clermont's historic center.
Puy de Dôme from the North face
Walker 12.57 km
+559 m
-559 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very accessible ascent of the Puy de Dôme, despite the elevation gain. After the beautiful 'Chemins de la Roche Pertuisade and des Gravouses', which winds through pastures and woods at the foot of the puy, climb the Chemin des Chèvre, then the old road now used by the cog railway. Descent to the South via the Chemin des Muletiers, then back via the Chemin des Gouris.
Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache
Walker 
4.31 km
+271 m
-270 m
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.
Tour of the Étang de Montlosier by the puys
Walker 12.49 km
+549 m
-549 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A tour of the small Étang de Montlosier, passing three puys: Puy de Lassolas, Puy de la Vache and Puy de Vichatel. Magnificent views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy.
Puy-de-Dôme passing through the col de Ceyssat
Walker 5.46 km
+392 m
-383 m
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Just above Clermont-Ferrand, the inescapable climb to Puy-de-Dôme through the col de Ceyssat is a short but intense hike with an astonishing view over Clermont-Ferrand, the chaîne des Puys, paragliders and Millevaches.
Caution, it's a very popular walk so be sure to do it during week days for a bit of peace and quiet.
Three small volcanic hills in a row (puys)
Walker 13.76 km
+402 m
-399 m
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
"Human noise becomes silent, nature makes volcanoes chatter; whispering landscapes, and whispering a thousand voices of silence". Caption of the beautiful sculpture by Thierry Courtadon that you will encounter on your route, alongside with great viewpoints.
