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Puy de Sancy – View of the Puy de Sancy loop from Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour

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Puy de Sancy – View of the Puy de Sancy loop from Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour

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Puy de Sancy – View of the Puy de Sancy loop from Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour

07:53

22.0km

1,250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.84 km

Dent de la Rancune

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We tend to believe that the Dent de la Rancune is this small peak hooked like a canine and looking like the Matterhorn. Well no, it's actually the block that …

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2.99 km

Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour

Nature Reserve

5.94 km

Views of various puys, including the Puy de Sancy, but also viewpoints overlooking the Chaudefour valley and the valley of the Fontaine Salée as well as the Cézallier and the Cantal mountains towards the south.

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6.75 km

Col de la Cabane

Mountain Pass

7.19 km

Puy de Sancy

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Because its 1,886 meters of altitude project it onto the roof of Auvergne, the Puy de Sancy is considered the king of the Monts Dore.

300,000 years old when its …

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7.46 km

Viewpoint

7.86 km

Puy Redon

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The Puy Redon is a neighboring volcano of the Puy de Sancy. From the top of its 1,781 meters, it offers a splendid panoramic view.

Around, some trails require a firm footing.

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8.20 km

Courre Pass

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In a setting worthy of a Game of Thrones, the Col de Courre peaks at 1,720 meters above sea level.

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9.72 km

Stunning view towards the Sancy

Highlight • Summit

Splendid view towards Sancy.

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10.5 km

View of the Puy de Sancy

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From here, the view of the Puy de Sancy is breathtaking, ideal for a contemplative break during a hike. The summit you are observing is neither more nor less than …

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16.1 km

Puy des Crebasses

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The Puy des Crebasses is a volcano that rises to 1,762 meters above sea level.

To the south, the line of ridges takes you towards the Puy de Sancy. To …

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22.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

8.09 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

2.95 km

1.31 km

159 m

118 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

8°C

2°C

59 %

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Puy de Sancy – View of the Puy de Sancy loop from Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour

Dent de la Rancune

Crêtes du Sancy

Puy de Sancy

Puy Redon

Courre Pass

Stunning view towards the Sancy

View of the Puy de Sancy

Puy des Crebasses

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