In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationCantal / Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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AgeUp to a 90imum of years
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CO₂-Emissions76.4 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Discover the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park. Cantal, perfectly situated amidst unique and varied landscapes , offers all the diversity you could wish for! From lush forests and mountain peaks to breathtaking panoramic views , the program is tailor-made to suit the day's conditions. Your guide will accompany you, introducing you to the region's flora and fauna, as well as the charm of its houses, churches, and burons—traditional shepherd's huts. In the evening, you'll savor local cuisine , typical Auvergne dishes that will replenish your energy after your day's hike. Embarking on this trek is a physical challenge that will immerse you in nature and local traditions in a friendly, family atmosphere !
The highlights
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A complete overview of Cantal
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Local guides
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The proximity of an SNCF train station
Photos
Sport
Level
Nordic Walking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average distance/day: 12 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 600 m
- Average daily descent: 600 m
- Maximum altitude: 1813 m
Management
French
Program
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Welcome
- Transportation Minibus - 00h07 - 7km
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You will be welcomed to your accommodation from 5 pm. After settling in, a welcome drink will be held at 7 pm where the stay will be presented, followed by dinner. A shuttle service is available at 6:30 pm for those who have booked, arriving at Murat train station.
Day 1 -
The En Golneuf plateau (1450 m) with panoramic views of the Cantal.
- Transportation Minibus - 00h05 - 6km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Maximum altitude 1450 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, you will depart for the En Golneuf plateau. Located between the Alagon and Santoire valleys, this plateau will bring you closer to the heart of the massif and offer your first glimpse of these beautiful summer pastures. On the horizon, the Cézailler plateau comes into view, and further on, the Sancy massif.
Day 2 -
Puy Griou and the three valleys (1690 m)
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 9km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Maximum altitude 1690 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The day's route will loop around Puy Griou, passing through the three valleys that surround it. This iconic peak offers magnificent views of the other summits in the region.
Day 3 -
Crossing from Lioran to the hotel
- Transportation Minibus - 00h10 - 6km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Maximum altitude 1700 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Whether by the eagle's beak or by the rocks of the pig's sagne, this crossing will not leave you indifferent and will bring you back to the hotel via the great forest of Laveissière and you will enjoy magnificent and wide views of the central massif.
Day 4 -
The tour of the Chamalières cirque and the Puy du Rocher.
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 9km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 650 m
- Negative elevation 650 m
- Maximum altitude 1813 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We will explore this stunning glacial cirque, whose amphitheater-shaped landscape is remarkably regular. Having remained untouched by human intervention, it offers an ideal setting for wildlife observation. From the summit of Puy du Rocher, located near Plomb du Cantal but less frequented, we will enjoy a sweeping panorama of the surrounding massif as well as the Alps and the Pyrenees in the distance.
Day 5 -
Peyre Arse (1806 m) or Puy Mary (1787 m).
- Transportation Minibus - 00h25 - 20km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Distance 11 km
- Positive elevation gain 650 m
- Negative elevation 650 m
- Maximum altitude 1806 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
In the heart of the Puy Mary national site, we will choose between Impradine and Santoire to enjoy the open landscapes during this day.
Day 6 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The stay ends after breakfast; rooms must be vacated before 10 a.m.
Day 7
Note
This program is not contractual; it is an example of what can be offered, but it may be modified for various reasons.
Accommodation
Your accommodation is a 2-star hotel called Le Bellevue. Located in the village of Laveissière, this establishment has a family atmosphere and mainly welcomes hikers.
Access
Go to the starting point
If you arrive by train, the nearest station is Murat, we organize a shuttle service there at a fixed time in the evening at 6:30 pm.
For the return trip on Saturday, we are setting up the shuttle for 11:00 at Murat station.
From Clermont-Ferrand take the A75, then the N122 towards Murat: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Price details
The price includes
- Full board (packed lunch included)
- Accommodation in a double or triple room in a 2-star hotel with room cleaning
- Activities are supervised by qualified professionals.
- Means of transport to reach the starting points of the hikes
The price does not include
- Drinks
- Tourist tax: €1.10 per night for 2025 (subject to change for 2026)
- Personal expenses
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Pair of non-telescopic poles if needed
Equipment to bring
- Hiking shoes
- Comfortable 30L backpack
- Gourd
- Cutlery and cups for the picnic
- Foam mat for more comfortable seating recommended
- Toilet paper
- Pair of binoculars
- Lightweight gloves
- Cap/hat
- Sunglasses
Clothing to bring
- Rainwear
- Warm clothes
- Change of clothes
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