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Puy de Sancy

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Puy de Sancy

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Puy de Sancy

Recommended by 767 hikers out of 775

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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Location: Mont-Dore, Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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1. 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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263

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2. Puy de Sancy – 1,886 metres (6,188 ft): highest peak in the Massif Central

14.9km

05:07

780m

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

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3. Puy de Sancy – Col de Courre loop from Super Besse

10.8km

04:04

640m

630m

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

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SimonWicart

January 13, 2023

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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Franck

July 26, 2022

Superb view of the whole massif, pleasant path in the anti-clockwise direction because superb view of the exposed part of Sancy.
To do fresh!

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David Howells

January 24, 2021

A cracking 19km horseshoe taking in all the high points of the mont dore area of Auvergne including Puy De Sancy at 1885m. Plenty of parking at the start point, even for motor homes. Excellent route.

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Elevation 1,840 m

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Location: Mont-Dore, Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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

2. Puy de Sancy – 1,886 metres (6,188 ft): highest peak in the Massif Central

3. Puy de Sancy – Col de Courre loop from Super Besse

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