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Massif Central

Massif Central

The best walks and hikes in the Massif Central

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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 hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Massif Central is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 9, 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

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

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4.8

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

16.5km

05:40

890m

Hard 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

Moderate 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

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

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4.7

(237)

2,077

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

7.14km

02:19

310m

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

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

8.46km

02:48

380m

Moderate 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

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

13.6km

04:18

510m

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

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10. Les Fenestrettes – loop from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

9.78km

03:22

520m

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

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

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

7. Corniches du Méjean

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

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

10. Les Fenestrettes – loop from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

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