5 hikes to do from the campsite in Aydat

- Puy de la Combegrasse, l'incontournable en une heure ! C'est la balade à faire même si vous ne passez qu'une nuit au camping. Comptez une bonne heure dont une belle petite côte pour gravir le puy mais sans difficulté majeure. Et la grimpette vaut le détour : au sommet vous aurez un panorama à 360° sur la chaine des puys et sur le massif du Sancy (avec 2 tables d'orientation). C'est aussi un très bel endroit pour admirer le coucher du soleil (prévoir des habits chaud) ! Cette randonnée est accessible aux enfants, dès 3 ans en prenant son temps. Attention, les chiens ne sont pas autorisés durant les périodes d'estives, de mai à octobre.

In bonus: the brochure "I discover the Puy of Combegrasse" (available à the reception of the campsite)

The hike of Puy de Combegrasse (note here the start isn't from the campsite)

Hike details on Balirando.

⏱️ Duration: ~1h (3h with extension to the Puy de l'Enfer + Narse d'Espinasse)

🧒 Children: yes, from 3 years old taking your time

🐕 Dogs: no from May to October (summer pastures)

🌋 Interest: 360° panorama, sunset, volcanoes close to the campsite

- Vichatel Peak, a magnificent crater in 2h30 ! It's the second deepest crater in the chain of puys after Puy Pariou), and it is possible to descend into the interior, a beautiful experience! A large part of the hike is in woodland (very pleasant on sunny days) with beautiful viewpoints at the summit. The walk lasts about 2h30 or 3h with children, on a very walkable path.

Le parcours n'est pas balisé depuis le camping mais on ne peut pas se perdre avec une carte IGN ou une application GPS. Le parcours est disponible est ligne.  

⏱️ Duration: 2h30 to 3h

🧒 Children: yes, practicable paths

🐕 Dogs: yes 

🌋 Interest: descent into a deep crater, undergrowth, volcanic atmosphere

- Puy de la Rodde, a hike of about 1h (3.3km) partly in the woods, therefore very pleasant in warm weather! This volcano located opposite the campsite entrance underwent developments in 2025 that allow to benefit of very beautiful panoramas over the Sancy massif and the chain of puys but also to guess its crater at the summit. The path is well passable and accessible without problem with children. A new must-see of the area!

⏱️ Duration: ~1h (3.3 km)

🧒 Children: yes, from 3 years old taking your time

🐕 Dogs: yes

🌋 Interest: recent aménaged panoramas, discreet crater, ideal in hot weather

- Puys de la Vache and Lassolas, the twins in one journée ! Set off with a picnic à the discovery of these two beautiful twin cratères. On the menu: glowing pouzzolane and exceptional panoramas over the chain of puys! To enjoy it you will have à face two beautiful côtes and quite a few stair steps. Our little advice: go up via Puy de Lassolas, because its path is in pouzzolane, très slippery à the descent. On your way you will also cross the puys of Charmont and de la Rodde. For discover these puys with young children, prefer the departure from the parking provided à this effect.

Proposals d'a loop of 16km between the campsite and the puys of the Vache and Lassolas or a longer alternative with a route of 18,5 km from the campsite.

⏱️ Duration: day (16 to 18.5 km from the campsite)

🧒 Children: rather older / good walkers

🐕 Dogs: yes (beware of slopes and stairs)

🌋 Interest: red pouzzolane, twin craters, emblematic landscapes of the Chaîne des Puys

- Lac de Servières, a discovery for the day! This lake s'est formé in a volcanic cratère and offers a still wild landscape. The hike to reach it from the campsite is a round‑trip without particular difficulty with several beautiful viewpoints. It is possible to have a meal along the way à Pessade. The hike of about 19 km follows the white and red GR markings from the campsite.

⏱️ Duration: day (approx. 19 km round trip)

🧒 Children: yes for older ones or if they are used to walking

🐕 Dogs: yes

🌋 Interest: wild volcanic lake (and sublime!), gentle hike, preserved natural atmosphere

These hikes from the campsite are ideal for fully enjoying the volcanoes without constraint. Whether you have an hour in front of you or a whole day, just slip on your shoes and set off on the adventure, directly from your site or your accommodation. If you have any doubt about a route, the weather or the level, don’t hesitate to come see us at the reception.