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Climbing the Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in Auvergne

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Puy de Sancy - The summit of Puy de Sancy

The ascent of the Puy de Sancy can be done by the southern phase at the exit of the Sancy cable car from Mont Dore or by the northern phase from Super Besse or the Chaudefour Valley.

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Ascent of the Puy de Sancy by the southern phase

At the exit of the Sancy cable car, turn right and head towards the ridge path. This is marked out by a wooden staircase that takes you to the top of the Puy de Sancy.

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Ascent of the Puy de Sancy coming from Super Besse

You can get there by the Super Besse cable car which quickly takes you to the top of Puy de la Perdrix. at the exit of the cable car, a 40min hike allows you to reach the summit

Summit of Puy de Sancy

The Puy de Sancy is at the crossroads of several nature reserves. You can admire a virgin landscape. At the top, a unique panorama of the Massif du Sancy, the Puy de Dome, the Monts du Cantal.

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