Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 3
56 mi0.4 mi2 mi
Volcanoes and Lakes
For the last day of your trip, you'll have the opportunity to walk on one last volcano, and will enjoy nature one more time around lakes. You’ll even be able to walk on a sandy beach, and will finish your trip in a gourmet restaurant in Clermont-Ferrand.
8 mi
25 min
09:455 min
Paid parking Pied du Sancy
Parking
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After a morning spent surrounded by nature at Yurt Sancy, head to the Puy de Sancy and park your car at the Puy de Sancy paid car park.
0.2 mi
5 min
10:0030 min
Téléphérique du Sancy
Landmark
Open Details
Take the cable car to the top of the Puy de Sancy. You can check the timetable and the prices on their official website.
10:5530 min
Puy de Sancy
Scenic Lookout
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After a dizzying journey by cable car (over 450 metres in 4 minutes), the ascent of the Puy de Sancy continues for about 20 minutes up wooden stairs. You’ll then find yourself at the highest point of the Massif Central, and also the highest volcano in mainland France. When the weather is good, it’s said that you can see one seventh of France from up there!
0.3 mi
10 min
11:3515 min
Point de Vue Massif du Sancy
Landmark
Open Details
Take a walk on the volcano and head to this viewpoint to continue admiring the breathtaking view it offers.
1.8 mi
50 min
12:4530 min
Téléphérique du Sancy
Landmark
Open Details
Walk back to the cable car and make the most of the descent – relax and enjoy the view one last time.
14.5 mi
40 min
14:001 hr
Auberge de la Plage
Bar
Open Details
Make a stop at Plage Murol and enjoy your lunch facing this unique mountain lake.
Lac Chambon is a volcanic dam lake, formed as a result of the eruption of the Tartaret volcano, located in the neighbouring commune of Murol.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Lac Chambon is a volcanic dam lake, formed as a result of the eruption of the Tartaret volcano, located in the neighbouring commune of Murol.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
0.3 mi
5 min
15:1530 min
Plage Murol
Landmark
Open Details
After lunch, take a digestive walk along this beautiful beach and, if the weather permits, you can even take a dip in the water before continuing the journey!
14 mi
30 min
17:3030 min
Point de vue chaîne des puys
Park
Open Details
Before returning to Clermont-Ferrand, make one last stop in the centre of the Chaîne des Puys, where you can admire the sight one final time. Enjoy this golden hour in the middle of nowhere – you should be alone for this view!
19.1 mi
40 min
18:452 hrs
LES PETITS CRUS
Bar
Open Details
Finish your day with a wine and cheese tasting at Les Petits Crus in Clermont-Ferrand. You’ll find wines and cheeses that appeal to everyone, products that are both high-quality and surprising. Run by passionate people, they only offer raw milk cheeses and 100% of their wines are organic. You can also enjoy tapas plates with cheese and charcuterie, and wine tastings by the glass.
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Sunday: Closed
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Sunday: Closed
1 mi
10 min
21:00
Clermont-Ferrand
For a good night of rest after this intense road trip, you can stay at this small and intimate guest house, Le Petit Siam. Located in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand and set back from the street, it offers peace and greenery in the heart of the city centre.
If you're planning on staying in Clermont-Ferrand a bit longer, make sure to visit the Roger Quilliot Museum of Art, located in the former Ursuline convent built in the 17th century, or have a walk in the huge botanical garden.
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If you're planning on staying in Clermont-Ferrand a bit longer, make sure to visit the Roger Quilliot Museum of Art, located in the former Ursuline convent built in the 17th century, or have a walk in the huge botanical garden.
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