Volcanoes and Lakes

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.

Take the cable car to the top of the Puy de Sancy. You can check the timetable and the prices on their official website.

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!

Take a walk on the volcano and head to this viewpoint to continue admiring the breathtaking view it offers.

Walk back to the cable car and make the most of the descent – relax and enjoy the view one last time.

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.

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!

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!

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

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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