Want to go hiking in the Massif Central? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Massif Central to bring you the best …

Last updated: September 26, 2025

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1. Puy Pariou — loop from the Goules car park — Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

5.79km

01:45

190m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

16.5km

05:40

890m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. The Pont d'Arc – loop in the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges

6.07km

02:01

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. The Guéry Plateau - loop from the lake in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park

13.2km

04:01

400m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. Puy de Dôme - loop from the col de Ceyssat - Parc naturel régional des volcans d'Auvergne

8.46km

02:48

380m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Mont Liausson - Hike of the Cirque de Mourèze – loop from Mourèze

7.14km

02:19

310m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Corniches du Méjean

11.5km

04:18

570m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Loop - Les puys Lassolas et de la Vache - Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

4.34km

01:25

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Loop - The Chaudefour Valley - National Nature Reserve - Regional Natural Park of the Auvergne Volcanoes

14.9km

05:03

760m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Les moulins de la Foux - Cirque de Navacelles – loop from the belvédère de la Baume Auriol

13.6km

04:18

510m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes in the Massif Central

1. Puy Pariou — loop from the Goules car park — Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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

3. The Pont d'Arc – loop in the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges

4. The Guéry Plateau - loop from the lake in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park

5. Puy de Dôme - loop from the col de Ceyssat - Parc naturel régional des volcans d'Auvergne

6. Mont Liausson - Hike of the Cirque de Mourèze – loop from Mourèze

7. Corniches du Méjean

8. Loop - Les puys Lassolas et de la Vache - Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

9. Loop - The Chaudefour Valley - National Nature Reserve - Regional Natural Park of the Auvergne Volcanoes

10. Les moulins de la Foux - Cirque de Navacelles – loop from the belvédère de la Baume Auriol

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