Puy de Sancy – Stunning view towards the Sancy loop from Station de ski Chastreix-Sancy

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Puy de Sancy – Stunning view towards the Sancy loop from Station de ski Chastreix-Sancy

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Puy de Sancy – Stunning view towards the Sancy loop from Station de ski Chastreix-Sancy

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13.5km

840m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.89 km

Puy Redon

Highlight • Summit

The Puy Redon is a neighboring volcano of the Puy de Sancy. From the top of its 1,781 meters, it offers a splendid panoramic view.

Around, some trails require a firm footing.

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3.22 km

Donkey's Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The pas de l'Âne is a subject pass of the Puy de Sancy. It is the last stage for walkers from the north.

Be careful, this part of the path can be dizzying.

In winter, it is accessible by chairlift.

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3.41 km

Haut Mont Dore resort

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Nice view. 13.50€ for going oneway with the cable car

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3.87 km

Puy de Sancy

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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 …

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4.32 km

Col de la Cabane

Mountain Pass

7.57 km

Loop via Puy de Sancy

Highlight • Summit

Magnificent viewpoints. Some passages, although very protected, can disturb those who are afraid of life.

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9.29 km

Stunning view towards the Sancy

Highlight • Summit

Splendid view towards Sancy.

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9.64 km

Puy de Sancy

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Very impressive prospects, good to go.

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10.8 km

Courre Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

In a setting worthy of a Game of Thrones, the Col de Courre peaks at 1,720 meters above sea level.

It makes the junction between the paths that lead to …

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

5.93 km

640 m

453 m

401 m

Surfaces

8.24 km

3.57 km

598 m

416 m

396 m

269 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,280 m)

Weather

Wednesday 28 October

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Comments

April 5, 2025,Boucle Puy de Sancy

First hike of the year! It's hard to get back into it with the snow still very present, which actually extends the expected duration (crampons were welcome).
But it's a huge pleasure and a wonderful reward when you discover the landscape from the top of Puy de Sancy. A magnificent 360°!

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July 13, 2025,Randonnée

While waiting for the Tour de France, a short walk around the Sancy. Very pretty scenery and somewhat challenging climbs 🥵

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September 4, 2026,Puy de Sancy und Dore trifft Dogne

Nice crisp climb up to the Puy de Sancy. Descent less nice, as it's mainly a gravel track. However, you pass the confluence of the Dore and Dogne rivers!

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July 13, 2022,Puy de Sancy - Col de l'enfer - GR4

The climb to Puy de Sancy was quite tough and that Col de l'enfer, the final part over the ridge, quite impressive. Recommended! Once upstairs there were also some people on baskets, because you can also get there with the cable lift...

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