Puy de Sancy – View of the Puy de Sancy loop from Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour
Puy de Sancy – View of the Puy de Sancy loop from Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour
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Puy de Sancy – View of the Puy de Sancy loop from Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour
07:53
22.0km
1,250m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.84 km
Dent de la Rancune
Highlight • Natural Monument
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2.99 km
Réserve naturelle de la vallée de Chaudefour
Nature Reserve
5.94 km
Crêtes du Sancy
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6.74 km
Col de la Cabane
Mountain Pass
7.19 km
Puy de Sancy
Highlight • Summit
300,000 years old when its neighbors in Cantal are 20 million years old, this stratovolcano has experienced relentless erosion. As a result, its flanks are notched and the circuses that surround it overflow with majesty. On the neighboring ridges, you can make out jagged rocks in the middle of grassy slopes.
Finally, when the sky is proudly clear, Mont Blanc stands out in the distance...
After its tough ascent, take the time to get drunk on this geological giant.
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7.46 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
7.86 km
Puy Redon
Highlight • Summit
Around, some trails require a firm footing.
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8.20 km
Courre Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
It makes the junction between the paths that lead to Sancy, which continue in the Courre valley, which ridges leading to Mont-Dore or descending to Chastreix.
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9.72 km
Stunning view towards the Sancy
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10.5 km
View of the Puy de Sancy
Highlight • Summit
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16.1 km
Puy des Crebasses
Highlight • Volcano
To the south, the line of ridges takes you towards the Puy de Sancy. To the west, the view of the Cirque de la Dordogne is one of the most beautiful. To the east, the Dent de la Rancune is a dyke (monolith resulting from volcanic phenomena) which serves as a playground for climbing enthusiasts.
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22.0 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.7 km
8.09 km
1.06 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
17.4 km
2.95 km
1.31 km
159 m
118 m
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