Organizing your vacation with your dog at the campsite in the Puy-de-Dôme

Florian Meyer • January 20, 2023

Are you looking for a campsite that accepts dogs in Puy-de-Dôme and ideas for visits that are accessible with your companion? Good news, your companions are welcome at Les Volcans campsite, but also in a large number of tourist sites in the surrounding area. Here are some tips and useful information to help you organize your vacation with your dog.

Let's recall: dogs are welcome at Les Volcans campsite! They can accompany their owners on vacation as well in the rentals as on the campsites. And this year they will even be entitled to a small useful gift on their arrival ;-)

We try to make their stay at the campsite more comfortable with a few thoughtful touches like a "Dog bar" at the snack bar or the loan of bowls available at the reception. It's also possible to borrow a vacuum cleaner to make cleaning up easier when you leave. For 6 years, welcoming dogs has always gone really well, both for the animals, their owners and the other campers, thanks to everyone's attention and respect for basic rules, such as picking up after them and keeping them on a leash.

What to visit with your dog in Auvergne around the campsite?

Most tourist sites around the campsite accept dogs. Here are a few, the list is not exhaustive:

Château de Murol
Lemptégy Volcano (except for the train tour)
Jonas Troglodyte Fortress
Petrifying Fountains
Cornadores Caves
Panoramic Dome (Puy-de-Dôme train)
Mont Dore Cable Car
La Perdrix Cable Car at Super Besse
...

Dog boarding near the campsite

Some tourist sites do not accept dogs, for example, Vulcania, the Gergovie Battle Museum, the Auvergne Animal Park or the Michelin Adventure.

If you want to enjoy these visits, it is possible to have your dog looked after for the day or a few hours. Several establishments exist around the campsite, including:

- At Mrs LORADOUX's (ACACED certified), in Olloix: 06 74 28 01 08 (excellent feedback from our customers!)

- Pension La Vallée des Arvernes, in Saint-Saturnin (20 min from the campsite). Phone: +33 6 80280766 or 04 73 39 46 68

- Chenil de la Bulle, in Volvic (35 min from the campsite and 20min from Vulcania) Phone: +33 6 80280766

Hiking trails to do with your dog

Most hiking trails are accessible with a dog. However, there are a few exceptions that are better known to avoid disappointment (or even a fine) along the way. Here are the most notable dog-free hiking trails:

Puy de Combegrasse, located behind the campsite. Prohibited from May to October due to sheep in the area.
Paths of the Chaudefour Valley nature reserve
The paths of the Chastreix-Sancy nature reserve

You should therefore be particularly careful with your itinerary if you want to climb to the top of the Puy de Sancy (only by cable car or via GR 4 or GR 30) but for the rest you have almost free rein everywhere!

+ details for the ascent of Puy de Sancy with your dog on the tourist office website.

Lakes, waterfalls, puys... you will have only the embarrassment of choice for your hikes with your dog. You will still have to consider its physical abilities, some hikes can be demanding even when you have four paws :-)

If you have any doubts about an activity or hike with your dog, don't hesitate to ask us at the reception - we know the area very well and will be happy to advise you. Enjoy the ideal location of the campsite in the volcanoes of Auvergne!

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