Hiking departures from the campsite
Accessible to everyone, young and old, athletes or not, hiking is one of the best ways to discover the treasures of the Puy de Dôme! The Les Volcans campsite is particularly well located for all hikers:
two long-distance hiking trails run alongside the campsite, and a third passes nearby:
- The GR 4 , which crosses the central massif
- The GR 441 , which allows to make the tour of the chain of the puys
- The GR 30, which makes the tour of the lakes of Auvergne passing through the Sancy massif
You will therefore leave directly from the campsite for a large number of hikes, a real luxury of not having to take the car! Ask us for advice at the reception.
Many puys are accessible on foot from the campsite for outings lasting from 45 minutes to a full day: puy de Combegrasse, puy de la Rodde, puy de Vichatel, puy de la Vache, puy de l'Enfer... For enthusiasts of lakes in Auvergne, it is also possible to reach some on foot or by mountain bike: Lake Aydat, Lake Servière, Lake Guéry...
The altitude often allows you to continue walking even when temperatures are high on the plains. A real comfort during periods of intense heat!
Need ideas for hikes around the campsite in the Puy de Dôme?
You will find a selection of laminated maps available at the reception that you can borrow. Feel free to ask us for advice, we will guide you towards walks that match your expectations: difficulty, landscapes, shaded areas...
While waiting d'être at the campsite, you can déjà consult our sélections of randonnées on the campsite blog. There are déjà several dozen, some are at départ from the campsite and the most éloignées are at most 30 minutes by car. We also préparé a small guide of randonnées à do around d'Aydat and the volcans d'Auvergne.
For families, we offer selections of accessible hikes from 3 years old, 6 years old, 8 years old... so that everyone can walk at their own pace and according to the children's abilities! The campsite is particularly well located for visiting the summit of Puy de Dôme on foot and/or by train.
A practical stop for itinerant hikers
Itinerant hikers can spend the night under a tent (see our hiking package) or in one of our overnight accommodations.
For dining, two options: the snack bar with its menu and Auvergne specialties (July and August) or the grocery store with essential products.
A laundry room with washing machine and dryer is also available.
Phone charging station thanks to secure lockers with keys, free of charge in the sanitary facilities.
You can also check out
our article dedicated to itinerant hikers to prepare your stopover.
Beautiful trail routes starting from the campsite
Trail running enthusiasts can also discover our trail routes in the Auvergne volcanoes, several of which are directly accessible from the campsite.
Our campsite is a member of Committee of the departmental hiking of Puy-de-Dôme . A good way to support the action of its members who maintain the paths and signage throughout the year for the great pleasure of all hikers!
Visit their site to discover the main trails and hiking itineraries in the department! Hikers ourselves, we can also advise you for your outings, especially for hikes with children.
Happy hiking! Upon your return, you can relax in the heated pool and then enjoy a good Auvergne meal
