9 sensational activities around the campsite in Aydat (from 3 years old)
Florian Meyer • May 26, 2024
Giant zipline, via ferrata, treetop adventure, e-foil, paragliding, summer tobogganing... Thrill seekers will find something to thrill around the campsite in Aydat. Many of these activities are accessible to children aged 3 and over.
- Fantasticable zip line
in Super Besse (30 min from campsite).
Take the plunge with this giant 1600m zip line! Fly solo or in a duo over the slopes of the ski resort, thrills guaranteed... From 12 years old and 35kg minimum, 120kg maximum. Info and reservations on the Super Besse website .
- Zip line at Mont Dore (30 min from the campsite).
New sensations of descent with 360° turns, mini-freefalls... in a magnificent setting! Minimum size: 1m30 and 40 kg. Info and reservations on the Mont Dore website .
- Altiparc Aydat
(5 minutes from the campsite).
Julien welcomes you to his treetop adventure park nestled in the Lot forest in Aydat. We recommend 100%. Courses for young and old, nets, zip lines, vines, monkey bridges... you will find the sensations adapted to your desires! Big plus: some courses are accessible from 3 years old. Information on the Altiparc d’Aydat website.
- E-foil or Wing-foil
on Lake Aydat (4 min from the campsite).
Do you dream of surfing on a lake in the middle of volcanoes but there are no waves? The Aydat sailing school has the solution: the E-foil, an electric surfboard that allows you to rediscover the sliding sensations of surfing! Or Wing-foil, a kind of mix between surfing and windsurfing! All you have to do is try it out... Info and reservations at the Aydat lake sailing school .
- Via Ferrata at Mont Dore (30 min from the campsite) in the magnificent setting of Le Capucin!
Climbing, ladders, cables, ramps... evolve along the rock walls and enjoy the spectacle offered by this exceptional place in the heart of Sancy. Possibility of evolving independently (with the appropriate equipment) or on a supervised outing (reservation essential). Info and reservations on the Mont Dore adventures website .
- Paragliding in the volcanoes (between 10 and 30 minutes from the campsite depending on the starting point). Whether for a tandem paragliding experience or for learning courses, you are in the right place! The Puy chain, and the Puy de Dôme in particular, are renowned as paragliding spots with exceptional landscapes to discover from the sky. Several partners offer flying around the campsite: Aéroparapente (-10% on flights with video thanks to the Pass'Arverne available at the campsite reception), Absolu Parapente or even Freedom parapente (many courses possible to learn to fly independently) .
- Summer tobogganing
at Super Besse and Mont Dore (25-30 min from the campsite).
An activity accessible to the whole family from 3 years old! With great sensations on tracks criss-crossing between the trees. New, at Mont Dore, the 520m track is in the colors of the famous LEGOs. Info Summer tobogganing at Mont Dore or Summer tobogganing to Super Besse .
Photo: Super Besse summer toboggan run / Sancy tourist office .
- Puy de la Combegrasse, the essential in an hour! It's the ride to do even if you only spend one night at the campsite. Count a good hour including a nice little coast to climb the Puy but without major difficulty. And the climb is worth the detour: at the top you will have a 360 ° panorama on the chain of Puys and on the Sancy massif (with 2 orientation tables). It is also a very beautiful place to admire the sunset (provide hot clothes)! This hike is accessible to children, from 3 years old, taking its time. Please note, dogs are not allowed during summer periods, from May to October. As a bonus: the brochure "I discover the Puy de Combegrasse" (available at the reception of the campsite) The Puy de Combegrasse hike (beware here the departure is not a campsite) want to extend the pleasure? Add the Puy de l'Enfer and the Espinasse Narses after the Puy de la Combegrasse. Or about 3 hours of walking (10km, yellow markup) still from the campsite. This hike offers great discoveries with in particular the amazing Espinasse Narse, an old crater at the foot of the Puy de l'Enfer, which has long been haunted! You will also be entitled to sublime panorama on the Puys channel. Details of the Balirando hike. - Puy de Vichatel, a magnificent crater in 2:30 am! It is the second deepest crater in the Puys chain after Puy Pariou), and it is possible to go inside, a great experience! A large part of the hike is in wood (very pleasant the sunny days) with beautiful views at the top. The ride lasts about 2:30 or 3 hours with children, on very practicable paths. The route is not marked out from the campsite but you cannot get lost with an IGN card or a GPS application. The course is available is line. - Puy de la Rodde, a hike of about 1 hour (3.3km) partly in the undergrowth, so very pleasant in hot weather! This volcano opposite the entrance to the campsite was the subject of arrangements in 2025 which allow to benefit from very beautiful panoramas on the Sancy massif and the chain of Puys but also to guess its crater at the top. The path is well practicable and accessible without problem with children. A new essential in the sector! Puy de la Rodde hiking route departing from the campsite - Puys de la Vache de Lassolas, the twins in one day! Go with the picnic to discover these two beautiful twin craters. On the menu: glowing pozzolan and panoramas of the exceptional on the chain of Puys! To take advantage of it you will have to face two beautiful ribs and a lot of stairs. Our little advice: climb by Puy de Lassolas, because his path is in a pozzolan, very slippery on the descent. On your way you will also come across the Puys de Charmont and La Rodde. To discover these Puys with young children, prefer the departure of the parking lot provided for this purpose. Proposals for a 16km loop between the campsite and the Puys de la Vache and Lassolas or a longer alternative with an 18.5 km course from the campsite. - Lac de Servières, a day discovery! This lake was formed in a volcano crater and offers a still wild landscape. The hike to access it from the campsite is a round trip without any particular difficulty with several beautiful views. It is possible to eat along the way to Pessade. The hike of about 19 km is done by following the white and red marking of the GR from the campsite.
Our advice for hiking with young children (from 3 years old) in the Puy de Dôme: Puy de combegrasse, Lac Pavin, Lac de Servière, Mont Dore waterfall...
Want to go down a river in a canoe or kayak? Two possibilities are available to you depending on the type of river you expect: - On the Allier for a bit of speed and some rapids. Departure with Auvergne Loisirs from Pont-du-Chateau or Sainte-Marguerite (30 minutes from the campsite). You will discover this tributary of the Loire which is worth the detour. Our advice is to opt for the course between Coudes and Ste-Marguerite for the scenery and the rapids! (-10% on canoe rentals thanks to the Pass'Arverne available at the campsite reception) - On the Sioule for a peaceful descent in a wild setting. Departure with Aqua Canoe in Ebreuil (55 minutes from the campsite) or Sioule loisirs (1 hour from the campsite). A little extra: possibility of combining your canoe trip with a Via Ferrata or rail bike depending on the location! Ready for the canyoning adventure? Embark with Auvergne Loisirs with a meeting point at Chambon-sur-Lac (15 min from the campsite, then a little further on the road to get to the start). Then you will have a busy program: jumps, abseiling, slides... between natural pools and waterfalls! The jumps range from 2 to 7 meters in height. Are you more into sailing or paddling? Aydat Lake is the largest natural lake in Auvergne and offers a magnificent playground for all types of boats: pedal boats, paddle boats, windsurfing, catamaran, optimist, canoe... You will inevitably find what you are looking for in the sailing school (3 km from the campsite) which offers several rental formulas. Want originality? Try your hand at e-foil or wing-foil to surf the lake. It is also possible to participate in the courses organized during the summer over several days. (-10% on activities thanks to the Pass'Arverne available at the campsite reception)
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