Crédits photo bandeau Randonnée entre amis dans le Sancy
With mind-blowing volcanic landscapes, an exceptional flora and remarkable fauna, the land of Sancy is located in the middle of the Natural Park of Auvergne Volcanoes. To enjoy this exceptional nature, nothing is better than a hike.
Come and breathe fresh air in the Massif du Sancy. Hundreds and hundreds marked miles are allowing you to discover local wonders, whether you are a professional or a beginner hiker. The Massif du Sancy is a reference for pedestrian hikes.
The Sancy is full of small hiking trails, more than 670km all around the land (416mi.). For every level, everyone can find happiness for walks from 1 to 6 hours; you can discover waterfalls, streams, landscapes and volcanic landscapes. Even children can make the most of family walks.
You may also discover unbelievable landscapes such as Puy de Sancy, Banne d’Ordanche, Puy de la Perdrix, Pavin Lake, Chambon Lake …
Family walk in the Sancy
Walk around Pavin Lake
Family walk in the Sancy
Added bonus
the most beautiful panoramas of the Auvergne are on the trails of the Sancy!
It exist specific marked trails in the Massif du Sancy (yellow marking) with directional signs, here at every crossroad where you can find the destination place and the kilometers that are left. Maps are here to indicate where we are and all the routes available with sectors.
Tips
Visit the tourist offices of the Sancy to consult or buy the hiking maps and topo-guides.
Specific marking of the Massif du Sancy
The moutain path and the Capucin - Le Mont-Dore
Roche des Fées trail - La Bourboule
Hiking at Banne d'Ordanche
Want to learn all there is to know about volcanism and the names of the mountains around you? Fancy spotting marmots and chamois? Then follow the example of Béatrice, a mum, nature-lover and hiker, who called upon the services of a mountain leader. Here’s what she says:
“I was lucky enough to see chamois, mouflons and marmots this summer when hiking with a mountain leader. Not only did he know exactly where to find them, he even let us watch them through his binoculars. The children were so excited!”
Here you’ll find contact details for the different mountain guide bureaus in the Sancy mountains.
A chamois in the Masssif du Sancy
The Puy de Sancy is the crossroad of multiple great hike routes crossing the Massif du Sancy.
Walk along the volcanic mountains and lakes on the GR30® Tour des Lacs d'Auvergne (Auvergne Lakes Circuit) and GR 4® Hauts Plateaux et Monts d'Auvergne (Highlands and Mountains of Auvergne Circuit). To explore the Sancy Massif at your own pace, try the Boucle Sancy or the Tour des Vaches Rouges (Cézallier Circuit).
Marking of the long-distance footpath
Sur les sentiers de Grande Randonnée
Marking of the long-distance footpath
