Ideal campsite for hikers in Puy-de-Dôme
Want to hike in the puys and lakes of Auvergne? A traveling hiking project on one of the GR du Puy de Dôme? Les Volcans campsite is ideally located on the edge of the GR and well equipped for your accommodation and catering.
At the Les Volcans campsite it is possible to go hiking directly from the campsite thanks to the two long-distance hiking trails which run alongside the campsite: the GR 441 (tour of the volcano chain) and the GR 4 (crossing the central massif)! Many other paths are directly accessible towards the surrounding puys (Puy de la Vache, Puy de Combegrasse, Puy de Vichatel...) or the nearest lakes (Lac d'Aydat, Lac de Servière, Lac du Guéry. ..).
Itinerant hikers can spend the night in a tent (see our hiking package ) or in one of our overnight accommodations .
To eat , there are two solutions: the snack bar with its menu and Auvergne specialties (July and August) or the grocery store with essential products.
A launderette with washing machine and dryer are also available.
Charging station for phones thanks to secure lockers with key, free of charge in the toilets.
Any ideas for hikes in Puy-de-Dôme starting from or less than 30 minutes from the campsite?
Visit the campsite blog you will find ideas for hikes starting from the campsite , or depending on the difficulty sought. We have selected walks suitable for children from 3 years old , 6 years old , 8 years old ... or another selection of very beautiful day hikes !
Hiking in the Auvergne volcano chain
Since spring 2020 our campsite has been member of the Puy-de-Dôme Departmental Hiking Committee .
It seems important to us to support the action of its members who maintain the paths and markings throughout the year for the greatest pleasure of all hikers!
Visit their site to discover the main trails and hiking routes in the department! As hikers ourselves, we can also advise you on your outings, particularly for hikes with children.