View of the Sancy Valley – Capucin peak loop from Mont-Dore

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View of the Sancy Valley – Capucin peak loop from Mont-Dore

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View of the Sancy Valley – Capucin peak loop from Mont-Dore

02:32

7.67km

360m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 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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5.72 km

View of the Sancy Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.75 km

Capucin peak

Highlight • Summit

The Pic du Capucin is a volcanic dome that rises to 1,468 meters. It takes its name from the story of a hooded monk who wandered on the mountain.

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7.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

3.55 km

130 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

2.72 km

580 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (1,140 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Capucin peak

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