From the Puy de Dôme to Sancy

Daily stages of 15 to 20km, with 5 to 6 hours of walking on trails with no technical difficulties. Well-marked mountain trails, forest tracks and very few roads. Daily ascent of 400 to 700 metres.

No main luggage to carry: you only carry a small daypack with your picnic lunch and the items you need for the day. Your luggage will be waiting for you at your accommodation each evening. 1 soft-sided bag per person for transfer, limited to 13 kg.

Available for groups of 2 people or more.

6 days, 5 nights, 5 days of walking.

Choose your departure date from early May to mid-October.

Self-guided trip, without a guide; we provide a digital travel pack containing access to our smartphone navigation app, a list of your accommodation, any applicable vouchers and all the information you need for your trip to run smoothly.

If you wish, we can send a printed version of the travel pack to your home, including maps, a route guide and a travel wallet, for a supplement of 35 € per pack.
For printed travel pack requests made less than 45 days before departure, and for travellers living abroad, the pack will be available at the first hotel of your trip.

Accommodation in stopover and holiday lodges, guesthouses and/or hotels of various categories depending on the stage, in rooms for 2 to 3 people. Bathrooms and toilets are usually en suite, except in Chareire and Picherande, where bathroom and toilet facilities are on the landing. Bed linen is provided.

1 night at a 4* hotel in Clermont-Ferrand

In France, more and more hotels and guesthouses are choosing not to have an official rating, including establishments that were still rated just one or two years ago. This does not mean their quality has declined—far from it. Many guesthouses offer charming rooms.
If we indicate, for example, a comfort level of “3* or equivalent”: this means that the establishment does not necessarily have an official rating, but offers comfort comparable to that of a 3* hotel.

Half board (except in Clermont-Ferrand)
Dinners and breakfasts are served at your accommodation, except for 1 evening in Clermont-Ferrand, when dinner is at your own expense. Packed lunches can be ordered at your accommodation (not included in the package). Please note that on some stages you will not pass any shops. Remember to order your packed lunch at your accommodation the evening before, or even by telephone 2 days in advance.
Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Please note: accommodation photos are for illustration only. Accommodation may change. Depending on availability, we may book other hotels offering an equivalent standard and level of comfort.

On Day 1 in the afternoon in Clermont-Ferrand.

On Day 6 after the walk and the return transfer to Clermont-Ferrand.

You can add an extra night before or after your stay.

Travel to Clermont-Ferrand SNCF railway station. You can check timetables on the following website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/

Clermont-Ferrand is easily accessible by motorway: the A71 from Paris, the A75 from Montpellier, the A89 from Toulouse, or via main roads.

All car parks in Clermont-Ferrand are listed here.

SNCF railway station car park, rue P. Sénard 17 Rue Pierre Semard

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips—on foot, by bike and in the snow—to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and consideration.

As members of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the industry develop more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we focus on:

• Transparency in our practices and prices
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and make meaningful connections.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international certification recognising our responsible practices in environmental protection, ethics and sustainable management, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a demanding international certification programme, recognises our practical efforts to support responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainability policy

In this section, you will find links to products from our partner Alpinstore, a French online retailer specialising in outdoor equipment, based in Annecy.

To carry your belongings

• A comfortable 30 to 50 L backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day
• A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack or soft travel bag in good condition. One bag per person only, with a weight limit of 13 kg.

Find out how to pack your hiking backpack in our magazine.

For hiking

For maximum comfort, choose a layered clothing system: warm base layers (leggings + top), such as “Carline” or “Capilene” (hollow fibres that wick away perspiration) + a sweatshirt or fleece jacket + a mountain jacket and overtrousers with a waterproof, breathable membrane (such as Gore-Tex or equivalent) for bad weather. As a general rule, except in hot climates and countries, avoid cotton, which holds moisture close to your body (and takes a long time to dry), and choose suitable synthetic fabrics instead.

• Hiking boots with ankle support, a well-treaded sole, a supportive heel counter and good waterproofing
• Comfortable hiking socks (at least 3 pairs)
• A fleece
• Comfortable walking trousers (quick-drying technical fabric)
• Comfortable shorts in technical fabric
• T-shirts or technical base layers (quick-drying fabric)
• A long-sleeved shirt
• Walking poles (telescopic), which are very important for making walking easier. Discover all the benefits of hiking poles in our dedicated article or how to choose your hiking poles

Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the added advantage of resisting perspiration odours!

For your picnic lunch

• Your eating kit: a plastic bowl, container or plate, and cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)
• 1 or 2 water bottles (a total capacity of at least 1,5 L) – compulsory –; an insulated flask for winter

Protection from sun and rain

• Sunscreen (high protection)
• Sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat
• A rain poncho or a waterproof jacket, such as a softshell or Gore-Tex jacket, and possibly waterproof trousers

After your hike

• A pair of running-style trainers for the evening
• Spare clothes and underwear
• Toiletry bag and a small towel
• Swimwear and a towel for wellness facilities (where specified) or swimming
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, surgical masks, hand sanitiser, plasters, sterile compresses and a bandage, gauze, disinfectant, arnica granules and aspirin, etc. (please note that this list is not exhaustive and should be adapted to your own medical needs).

Find these tips in our article #“What to take with you on a hike”.

This list is intended as a guide and should be adapted to your trip and the season in which you travel.

France

A valid national identity card or passport.

Clermont Auvergne Volcans Tourist Office: 0473986500

France: +33.

No time difference: GMT +1.

A mid-altitude mountain climate with a strong oceanic influence. Cool in spring and warm in summer, although the altitude moderates the heat. Generally fine weather in autumn.

• Michelin Green Guide “Auvergne”
• Guide Bleu “Auvergne”, published by Hachette
• Auvergne terre de volcans, G Joberton, published by De Borée
• Auvergne romane, B Craplet, published by Zodiaque
• Traditions d’Auvergne, A Pourrat, published by Marabout

You can find the route on the following IGN maps at a scale of 1/25000: 2531 ET and 2432 ET