Crêtes du Sancy – Puy de Sancy loop from Puy de Sancy

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Crêtes du Sancy – Puy de Sancy loop from Puy de Sancy

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Crêtes du Sancy – Puy de Sancy loop from Puy de Sancy

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11.0km

640m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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493 m

Crêtes du Sancy

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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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4.33 km

Sources of the Dordogne River

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Discovering the source of a river is always worthwhile.

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4.95 km

View of the Puy de Sancy

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From here, the view of the Puy de Sancy is breathtaking, ideal for a contemplative break during a hike. The summit you are observing is neither more nor less than …

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5.71 km

Stunning view towards the Sancy

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Splendid view towards Sancy.

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7.23 km

Courre Pass

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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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7.57 km

Puy Redon

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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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7.95 km

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8.22 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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10.9 km

Puy de la Perdix

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The Puy de la Perdrix is a volcano culminating at 1,824 meters above sea level. Easily accessible on foot from Super-Besse, it is also possible to take the services of …

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11.0 km

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5.42 km