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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Clermont-Ferrand
Mont-Dore

The Sancy massif from the north – Puy Gros loop from Mont-Dore

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Clermont-Ferrand
Mont-Dore

The Sancy massif from the north – Puy Gros loop from Mont-Dore

Hard

4.6

(28)

185

hikers

The Sancy massif from the north – Puy Gros loop from Mont-Dore

05:33

17.5km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.23 km

End point is in sight

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2

7.21 km

Whether in summer or in the middle of winter, here you have a superb view of the entire Sancy massif.

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8.43 km

Puy Gros

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Puy Gros is one of the many extinct volcanoes that shapes the Auvergne region. It culminates at 1,485 meters above sea level.

From its summit, you can observe the entire …

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9.99 km

Beautiful views abound

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Very beautiful panoramas (Massif du Sancy). In every season you can admire great panoramas. Definitely worth it.

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6

15.4 km

The hot springs trail

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Take a quick dip in the hot spring. Don't forget your swimsuit.

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

3.19 km

1.69 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

8.48 km

5.13 km

1.99 km

1.26 km

379 m

242 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,450 m)

Lowest point (890 m)

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Today

Sunday 12 July

29°C

17°C

16 %

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Comments

May 8, 2024,Boucle le Puy Gros
On the route, we had to turn around in order to bypass a prohibited area.

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