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Puy du Sancy

259 Reviews

#2 of 11 things to do in Le Mont-Dore

Nature & Parks, Mountains

Le Mont-Dore, France

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“Highest peak in Massif Central”

Beautiful setting for the overloop of this unique area incl. Puy de Dome. The top could be crouded... read more

Reviewed August 29, 2018

Waldemar_Schneider

Walldorf, Germany

“Superb hike”

We did the full horseshoe walk from Mont Dore - about 20km with some 1100m of ascent. Strenuous but... read more

Reviewed July 5, 2018

Scareybob

Kirkby Lonsdale, United Kingdom

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4.5 259 reviews

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Very good26%
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Aug 29, 2018

“Highest peak in Massif Central”

Jul 5, 2018

“Superb hike”

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Patricia H

Reviewed September 16, 2018

Check that the telepherique is open!

Drove 1.5 hours as we wanted to take the telepherique and then walk the rest of the way to the top of Puy du Sancy. Checked on their website and they said that it was open but got there and both were closed for maintenance....More

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Waldemar_Schneider

Walldorf, Germany

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Reviewed August 29, 2018

Highest peak in Massif Central

Beautiful setting for the overloop of this unique area incl. Puy de Dome. The top could be crouded though.

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Scareybob

Kirkby Lonsdale, United Kingdom

21881

Reviewed July 5, 2018

Superb hike

We did the full horseshoe walk from Mont Dore - about 20km with some 1100m of ascent. Strenuous but a superb outing - much like the Lakes or North Wales. The summit area is busy but otherwise you will be largely alone as you walk...More

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sig888

Greater Sydney, Australia

4511

Reviewed March 4, 2018

Easily accessable ski mountain

Great skiing value although the 3 main ski lifts do easily interlink with the ski runs - great for families and intermediate skiing

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Thereaper2808

Montferrer, France

7847

Reviewed December 13, 2017

Easily accessible classic mountain

There are many comparatively short walks up from the massive car park, some with great exposure. You can make a fabulous 2 1/2 hr circuit and take in a coffee and snack at the ski station, with incredible views .

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Wanderer803796

Surrey, England

252133

Reviewed July 17, 2017

Great ridge walking around this summit

The Massif du Sancy offers a good choice of lovely ridge walking on open mountainsides with great views. The summit itself is marred by the wooden stairs which lead from the top of the cable car but the rest of the massif offers unspoilt mountain...More

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