View of the Puy de Sancy – Puy de Sancy loop from Puy de Sancy

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View of the Puy de Sancy – Puy de Sancy loop from Puy de Sancy

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View of the Puy de Sancy – Puy de Sancy loop from Puy de Sancy

01:16

7.88km

520m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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190 m

View of the Puy de Sancy

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From here, the view of the Puy de Sancy is breathtaking, ideal for a contemplative break during a hike. The summit you are observing is neither more nor less than …

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958 m

Stunning view towards the Sancy

Highlight • Summit

Splendid view towards Sancy.

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1.30 km

Puy de Sancy

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Very impressive prospects, good to go.

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2.47 km

Courre Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

In a setting worthy of a Game of Thrones, the Col de Courre peaks at 1,720 meters above sea level.

It makes the junction between the paths that lead to …

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2.76 km

Crest from Col de Courre to Pas de l'Ane

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Despite some trickier passages, this ridge path remains accessible and offers dizzying panoramas.

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3.73 km

Donkey's Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The pas de l'Âne is a subject pass of the Puy de Sancy. It is the last stage for walkers from the north.

Be careful, this part of the path can be dizzying.

In winter, it is accessible by chairlift.

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4.05 km

Puy de Sancy

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Because its 1,886 meters of altitude project it onto the roof of Auvergne, the Puy de Sancy is considered the king of the Monts Dore.

300,000 years old when its …

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7.24 km