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The ridges of Sancy - loop from Mont-Dore - Regional natural park of Auvergne volcanoes

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The ridges of Sancy - loop from Mont-Dore - Regional natural park of Auvergne volcanoes

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The ridges of Sancy - loop from Mont-Dore - Regional natural park of Auvergne volcanoes

05:40

16.5km

890m

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: July 24, 2024

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3.02 km

View of the Pic du Capucin

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Viewpoint on the Pic du Capucin which is a great spot to admire the Dordogne valley and the Sancy.

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3.93 km

Puy de Cliergue and Hor rock ridge

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This is a spectacular ridge trail with great viewpoints.

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6.22 km

View of the Tour Carré

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The Tour Carré viewpoint offers a very beautiful view of the Val de Courre and the entire massif.

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6.30 km

Crest from Col de Courre to Pas de l'Ane

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Despite some trickier passages, this ridge path remains accessible and offers dizzying panoramas.

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7.58 km

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 neighbors in Cantal are 20 million years old, this stratovolcano has experienced relentless erosion. As a result, its flanks are notched and the circuses that surround it overflow with majesty. On the neighboring ridges, you can make out jagged rocks in the middle of grassy slopes.

Finally, when the sky is proudly clear, Mont Blanc stands out in the distance...

After its tough ascent, take the time to get drunk on this geological giant.

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9.04 km

Ridge Overlooking the Chaudefour Valley

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Viewpoints over the Chaudefour valley (with the Crête du Coq and the Dent de la Rancune) on one side and over the Mont Dore on the other side.

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11.3 km

Roc de Cuzeau

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When you leave Mont-Dore, the rock of Cuzeau is the first of the volcanoes on the road to Sancy.

It culminates at 1,737 meters. From its summit, the view towards the Puy de Sancy is splendid.

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12.7 km

Viewpoint of the Puy de Sancy

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On the heights of the Combe de la Dordogne, take advantage of the various paths connecting the ridges for an unparalleled view of the Grand Puy de Sancy and its resort.

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14.4 km

The Grande Cascade of Mont-Dore

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The Grande Cascade is one of the water curiosities that overlooks the spa town of Mont-Dore. It rises in the high plateaus of Durbise at an altitude of 1,450 meters to fall into an incredible cataract 32 meters high. It becomes the largest waterfall in Auvergne and, above all, a true natural monument.

At its feet, you can simply admire it from the wooden bridge that crosses the river or the rocks that outcrop it. The more adventurous can try the adventure at the back of the waterfall.

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16.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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10.6 km

4.20 km

929 m

428 m

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.47 km

6.37 km

1.69 km

428 m

211 m

182 m

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,050 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

17°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 29, 2024,Orage sur le Sancy

A loop of the Sancy which begins in strong winds and ends in a storm.

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July 23, 2025,Mont Dore-Puy de Sancy-Runde Kammwanderung

Or: (The) Hikers above the Sea of Fog. A fantastic hike, part of the Curcuit Boucle Sancy hiking trail.

Take the historic cog railway to the starting point.

A unique ridge walk. Okay, the weather could have been better, and you couldn't always see everything, but it was still a great experience.

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August 21, 2021,Randonnée boucle puy de sancy avec la cascade 21.08.2021

A loop with a breathtaking landscape at high difficulty level you have to be well shod and bring a doc bag with water and food because you spend a lot of calories and there are some acrobatic passages

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July 15, 2025,Boucle autour du Mont-Dore

A beautiful hike around Mont-Dore that takes you through the oldest puys in the Massif Central (according to a sign at the Puy de Sancy 🤓). The trail is easy to access but still requires steady footing and decent physical condition.

October 29, 2024,Die Kämme des Sancy 1885mH 🇫🇷

Auvergne 🇫🇷 Puy de Sancy 1885mH 🏔️

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July 5, 2025,Die Kämme des Sancy - Rundweg ab Mont-Dore - Regionaler Naturpark der Vulkane der Auvergne

Super nice hike, lots of hikers, hardly any shade, possibility to stop for refreshments before Puy Sancy

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August 4, 2024,FR Auvergne | Tour de Crêtes autour de Mont-Dore

Today was a dream.🤩🥳Mont-Dore is a small town in the long valley of the Haut Dordogne and is known for its thermal springs and as a mecca for outdoor activities, summer and winter. There are numerous trails through the wonderful nature here - we chose a 'horseshoe' that takes us over several peaks to the Puy de Sancy, the highest …

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August 2, 2021,Tour des Crêtes du Sancy

Magnificent hike starting from Mont Dore. The first part is a continuous climb to the top of Puy de Sancy (1886m). Most of the way is on good quality trails. Be careful, however, two short passages, secured by cables, can be more difficult for people who are impressionable or prone to vertigo. The second part is done downhill. Mouflons can …

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The ridges of Sancy - loop from Mont-Dore - Regional natural park of Auvergne volcanoes

View of the Pic du Capucin

Puy de Cliergue and Hor rock ridge

View of the Tour Carré

Crest from Col de Courre to Pas de l'Ane

Puy de Sancy

Ridge Overlooking the Chaudefour Valley

Roc de Cuzeau

Viewpoint of the Puy de Sancy

The Grande Cascade of Mont-Dore

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