Duration: 4 to 6 h

Full-day hikes in Auvergne

You give it the whole day: set off after coffee, back before the late-afternoon storm. Iconic summits (Puy de Sancy, Puy Mary, Mont Mézenc), big loops, high-level traverses.

39 itineraries available

On foot
Moderate

Around Mérigot

Start: Hameau de Pérol

  • 13.7 km
  • +354 m
  • 4 h 30 min
On foot
Moderate

Cézerat

Start: Place d’Allanche

  • 15.2 km
  • +439 m
  • 4 h 30 min
On foot
Moderate

Lac Chauvet

Start: Mairie de Picherande

  • 15.6 km
  • +352 m
  • 4 h 30 min
On foot
Moderate

Lac de Bourdouze

Start: Cimetière de Saint-Anastaise

  • 17.1 km
  • +456 m
  • 5 h 30 min
Cycling
Hard

Le Col du Béal

Start: Centre nature les 4 Vents

  • 64.6 km
  • +1293 m
  • 4 h 30 min
On foot
Hard

Les chamois

Start: Maison de Site (Puy Mary - Volcan du Cantal)

  • 17.9 km
  • +892 m
  • 5 h 30 min
Mountain biking
Expert

Montlune

Start: Pitelet (Saint-Victor Montvianeix)

  • 46.4 km
  • +1235 m
  • 5 h
On foot
Hard

Peyre-Mayou

Start: Mairie, Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne

  • 14.7 km
  • +665 m
  • 5 h
On foot
Hard

Puy d'Oscot

Start: Parking de la mairie

  • 15.3 km
  • +470 m
  • 4 h 30 min
On foot
Moderate

Signal du Luguet

Start: Parrot, foyer de ski de fond

  • 13.5 km
  • +483 m
  • 4 h 30 min

Frequently asked questions

How do you manage a full day?

A solid breakfast, an early start in hot weather, at least 2 L of water per person, a picnic, a head torch in your bag (just in case), a look at the forecast that morning, time to spare for the descent.