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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chastreix

Puy de Sancy – Crêtes du Sancy loop from Station de ski Chastreix-Sancy

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chastreix

Puy de Sancy – Crêtes du Sancy loop from Station de ski Chastreix-Sancy

Hard

43

runners

Puy de Sancy – Crêtes du Sancy loop from Station de ski Chastreix-Sancy

05:30

36.2km

1,920m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 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

Parking

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1

5.95 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 Sancy, which continue in the Courre valley, which ridges leading to Mont-Dore or descending to Chastreix.

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2

6.29 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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6.67 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

6.94 km

Puy de Sancy

Highlight • Summit

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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7.39 km

Col de la Cabane

Mountain Pass

6

9.48 km

Puy des Crebasses

Highlight • Volcano

The Puy des Crebasses is a volcano that rises to 1,762 meters above sea level.

To the south, the line of ridges takes you towards the Puy de Sancy. To the west, the view of the Cirque de la Dordogne is one of the most beautiful. To the east, the Dent de la Rancune is a dyke (monolith resulting from volcanic phenomena) which serves as a playground for climbing enthusiasts.

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7

13.2 km

Obelisk

Highlight • Other

8

13.5 km

Dent de la Rancune

Highlight • Natural Monument

We tend to believe that the Dent de la Rancune is this small peak hooked like a canine and looking like the Matterhorn. Well no, it's actually the block that stands to its right. It is a dyke, that is to say an old column of lava that erosion has uncovered from the ground. This is how this wall was erected, which makes climbers happy. It offers about forty routes, including one rated 8+. Notice to amateurs!

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14.7 km

Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour

Nature Reserve

10

17.7 km

Crêtes du Sancy

Highlight • Other

Views of various puys, including the Puy de Sancy, but also viewpoints overlooking the Chaudefour valley and the valley of the Fontaine Salée as well as the Cézallier and the Cantal mountains towards the south.

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31.7 km

Vallée de la Fontaine Salée

Highlight • Natural

Valley of the Fontaine Salée seen from the bottom.
Small resurgence of ferruginous sparkling water.
Wet area, provide suitable footwear.
Protected area, part of the Chastreix Sancy Nature Reserve, dogs are prohibited there, even on a leash.
Also accessible by hiking trail n ° 20 from the Sancy tourist office.

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36.2 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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18.7 km

10.9 km

5.56 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

13.4 km

2.22 km

961 m

960 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,230 m)

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Saturday 27 June

29°C

17°C

84 %

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