A very easy walk to the Banne d'ordanche to admire the sunset
From Murat le Quaire, go after many switchbacks to the Banne d'Ordanche car park just before the Banne d'Ordanche refuge. From the car park, join the path to reach the top of the Banne d'Ordanche. you progress instead of the pastures with the cows in the mountain pastures. the climb is easy. La Banne d'Ordanche culminates at 1512 meters and offers a 360° panorama of Les Monts Dore , the Massif du Sancy, the Massif Adventif, the Cantal mountains, the Auvergne countryside, the Puy de Dôme and the Chaine des Puys.
Towards the Banne d'Ordanche in the Massif du Sancy
The path is particularly well maintained, you climb to the top of the Banne d'Ordanche while admiring the different breeds present in the summer pastures. A few meters from the summit you can already see a magnificent panorama towards the Massif du Sancy. You reach the top by a staircase, ideal for preserving the access path to the top of the Banne d'Ordanche.
La Banne d'Ordanche, a unique 360° panorama of the Monts Dore
From the top of the Banne d'Ordanche, you can see the Massif du Sancy, the Massif adventif, the Bourboule, the Plateau de Charlanne, the Monts du Cantal, the Puy de Dôme and the Chaîne des Puys.
The Sunset at the top of the Banne d'Ordanche
Because of its location, the Banne d'Ordanche is a popular spot for admiring the sunset over the Massif des Dores. the view is unique and very different depending on the season.
The descent after sunset to the top of the Banne d'Ordanche
The return to the parking lot is easy and fairly quick. the return is at nightfall. before returning, we invite you to stop at the refuge of ka Banne d'Ordanche, a unique place in the Massif du Sancy.