Ibis Budgetuser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameTotaluser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNamePuy d'Olloix. 1002 m.user100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameTemple de Mercureuser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameLe Parisuser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameBar de la Gaymeuser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameLa Souillardeuser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameLe Bessoiuser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameBuron du Coluser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameLe Relais de Sennecterreuser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameChâteau de Muroluser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNamePuy De Domeuser100SymbolAndName100SymbolAndNameRound trip from Castel Maguerite visiting the Land of VolcanoesA route through forests and villages, along mountain roads in the land of volcanoes. Because of the beautiful landscape and scenery and a good mixture of roads I award this route 4 **** stars.28 Avenue du Docteur Roux, 63710 Saint-Nectaire, FranceD150, 63710 Saint-Nectaire, FranceQuartier de l'Ancienne Poste, 63710 Saint-Nectaire, FranceD150, 63710 Saint-Nectaire, FranceD639, 63710 Saint-Nectaire, FranceD788, 63450 Cournols, FranceRoute d'Aydat à Espinasse, 63970 Aydat, FranceRoute de Bordeaux à Lyon, 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France4 Route du Puy de Dome Fontfreyde, 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle, FranceD 942, Orcines, 63870, FRRoute optionTurn left at the roundabout to visit the Puy de Dôme, you can choose to hike to the summit or take the Panoramique des Dômes train. The Panoramique des Dômes is a rack railway that takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the summit.
The cost of a return ticket varies but it's no more than 18.60€ (June 2025).11 Place des Parsières, 63870 Orcines, FranceRoute d'Aydat à Espinasse, 63870 Orcines, France16 Route de Charade, 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle, FranceRoute informationOn the right is the Circuit de Charade. The circuit, built around the base of an extinct volcano, was known for its challenging layout which favoured the most skilful drivers and motorcyclists.4 Avenue de Royat, 63122 Ceyrat, FranceAvenue Wilson, Ceyrat, 63122, FRD21, 63122 Ceyrat, France66 Boulevard du Chauffour, 63540 Romagnat, FranceAmazon Locker-Wynnebald, 63540 Romagnat, France56 Rue de Romagnat, 63170 Aubière, France11 Rue des Moulins, 63170 Aubière, France11 Avenue Jean Moulin, 63170 Aubière, France20 Avenue de Cournon, Aubière, 63170, FRAvenue de Clermont, 63800 Cournon-d'Auvergne, FranceFuel stopFill your tank with fuel11 Avenue de la Liberté, 63800 Cournon-d'Auvergne, FranceRiverL'Allier is a tributary of the Loire. Its source is in the Massif Central, in the Lozère department, east of Mende. It flows generally north where it joins the Loire west of the city of Nevers. It is 421 km (262 mi) long. 2 Route Mirefleurs, 63800 Pérignat-sur-Allier, FranceD117, 63800 La Roche-Noire, FranceRue des Domaines, 63270 Busséol, FranceD4, 63270 Busséol, France633 Route de Vic-le-Comte, 63270 Laps, FranceRoute de Vic-le-Comte à Saint-Germain-l'Herm, 63270 Vic-le-Comte, FranceD49, 63270 Yronde-et-Buron, France6 Route de la Comté, 63500 Saint-Babel, France43 Rue des Commerces, 63500 Saint-Babel, France4B Rue du Pont, 63490 Sauxillanges, FranceD214, 63490 Saint-Jean-en-Val, FranceD214, 63490 Saint-Jean-en-Val, FranceD34, 63570 Auzat-la-Combelle, FranceRiverOver the L'Allier again this river is one of the rare places in southern Europe where the freshwater grayling (Thymallus thymallus), known in French as ombre des rivières, occurs in a natural habitat.D214, 63570 Beaulieu, France4 Rue du Couthon, 63340 Saint-Germain-Lembron, FranceCoffee stopCoffee stop at Le ParisRoute informationThe roads become more twisty and hilly after you pass the fish farm here at Barèges.D23, 63420 Ardes, FranceD23, 63420 Anzat-le-Luguet, FranceD721, 63420 Anzat-le-Luguet, FrancePhoto stopThe landscape at the top of the Col de Vestizoux is a great place for a photo.D721, 63420 Saint-Alyre-ès-Montagne, FranceD721, 63420 Saint-Alyre-és-Montagne, FranceD36, 63420 Saint-Alyre-ès-Montagne, FranceD36, 63420 Saint-Alyre-ès-Montagne, FrancePhoto stopViews towards the Chaîne des PuysD36, 63610 Compains, FranceD36, 63610 Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, France1 Rue des Écoles, 63610 Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, FranceLunch stopWhen it comes to gastronomy, Besse and Saint Anastaise boast a rich culinary heritage. The Massif du Sancy is known for its exceptional local products, such as cheese, charcuterie, and honey. There are a good selection of places to choose from to eat. 10 Place de la Pairie, 63610 Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, France3 Rue des Consuls, 63610 Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, FranceChaudefour, 63790 Chambon-sur-Lac, FranceD36, 63790 Chambon-sur-Lac, FranceRoute informationThis is the highest point of today's route. The Col de la Croix Saint-Robert at 1451 metres. Of course the Puy de Dôme is slightly higher at 1465 metres if you choose to visit it. Route de Besse, 63240 Le Mont-Dore, FranceD996, 63790 Chambon-sur-Lac, FranceCoffee stop and photosCoffee stop and photos at Buron de Col. The buron (name for traditional shepherds hut) has stood here for generations, between the Dordogne and Couze Chambon valleys, originally for shepherds and cheesemaking. It lies at the junction of two slopes of the Sancy massif. It became an inn during the 20th century before being expanded several times to become the inn and gîte we see today.D617, 63790 Chambon-sur-Lac, France93 Rue de Murol, 63790 Murol, FrancePhoto stopPerched on its basaltic promontory facing the Sancy Massif, the Château de Murol. Murol sits at 1050 meters, giving it undeniable defensive value. Founded in the 11th century, the castle’s first vocation was to command three important regional roads. Located in the heart of a fertile, prosperous and highly populated region, at the crossroads of essential routes, the seigneury of Murol is a particularly interesting territory.Rue du Tartaret, 63790 Murol, FranceRue de Groire, 63790 Murol, FranceD146, 63710 Saint-Nectaire, France37 Avenue du Docteur Roux, 63710 Saint-Nectaire, FranceTrack-Round trip from Castel Maguerite visiting the Land of Volcanoes