The Sancy Guide

The Puy de Sancy

Just a few kilometres from our hotel establishment, you will find the Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in the Massif Central, with an altitude of 1,886 m. Despite its mountain-like appearance, the Puy de Sancy is a real volcano.

Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to climb to the top of this giant and observe exceptional landscapes. The Puy de Sancy can be reached on foot or by cable car, depending on the season and weather conditions.

A family ski resort

At the foot of the Puy de Sancy, in the heart of Auvergne, discover the Le Mont Dore ski resort. Surrounded by mountains, you will feel like you are in a different world in this "Famille Plus" labeled resort.

Whether you are a fan of extreme sensations or a quiet glide, Le Mont Dore will meet all your expectations with its 32 slopes, its 14 ski lifts and its 1850 meters maximum altitude.

The thermal baths of Mont Dore

In the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Natural Park, Mont Dore is also a spa resort. You will appreciate its sumptuous neo-Byzantine-style thermal baths, as well as the modernity and practicality of the facilities.

The thermal waters of Mont-Dore are renowned for their antiseptic and detergent properties for respiratory tissues, but also softening properties on the epidermis and mucous membranes.

The hikes

The hiking in the heart of the volcanoes offers great adventures in the great outdoors. Nearby, you will find no less than 600 km of hiking and the GR trails: GR30 "tour of the Lakes of Auvergne" and GR4 "Hauts Plateaux et Monts d'Auvergne"

The region will never cease to surprise and charm you with its short hikes, just as memorable as the big ones.

Great activities

From your spa and wellness hotel in Mont Dore, you will find a large number of activities for all tastes: Mont-Dore zip line, marked mountain bike trails, ski touring, dog sledding, hot air ballooning, ice rink, bowling, etc. 

Summer and winter, the village of Mont-Dore and its surroundings will never cease to surprise and delight you.