The best mountain hikes in the Massif Central
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Last updated: November 9, 2025
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1. Puy de Dôme loop from Ceyssat
4.96km
01:55
360m
360m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(9)
26
hikers
2. Ferrata Cappucine – View of the Sancy Valley loop from Mont-Dore
17.8km
06:05
920m
920m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(1)
21
hikers
3. Cave – Via Ferrata Bridge loop from Mostuéjouls
3.30km
02:00
300m
290m
Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(3)
16
hikers
4. Puy de Sancy – Puy de Cacadogne loop from Super Besse
15.7km
05:24
790m
790m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.3
(4)
17
hikers
5. Puy de Sancy – Col de la Cabane loop from Mont-Dore
7.73km
02:56
510m
510m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(4)
14
hikers
6. Puy de Dôme – Le Traversin loop from Ceyssat
8.10km
02:42
380m
380m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
9
hikers
7. View of Puy de Sancy loop from Mont-Dore
17.5km
05:53
860m
860m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
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11
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8. Rock formation "Vase" – Rocher du Capluc loop from Le Rozier
11.5km
04:39
610m
610m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(3)
9
hikers
9. Le Pont d'Arc – Grotte Chauvet loop from Quartier Vachiere
7.44km
02:30
230m
230m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(4)
8
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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