Puy de Dome, symbol of the eponymous department
The Puy de Dome in Orcines is the highest peak in the chain of Puys listed as World Heritage by Unesco. It dominates the 80 other volcanoes of the Chaine des Puys. At its summit, the Temple of Mercury, a place of pilgrimage for centuries.
The Puy de Dome welcomes many visitors all year round, it offers a unique panorama of the city of Clermont Ferrand, the Sancy massif and the other volcanoes of the Chaine des Puys.
To see: The Puy de Dome
How to get to Puy de Dome
The Panoramic of the Domes
The Panoramique des Domes takes you by train to the summit, during the climb, you can admire the panorama around the Puy de Dome.
The hiking trails to access the Puy de Dome Summit
The Chemin des Muletiers on the slopes of Puy de Dome
The chemin des Muletiers allows you to reach the summit from the departure station to cover 6 km of paths around the Puy de Dome. it is also accessible from the Col de Ceyssat car park for a half-way route.
The Chemin des Chèvres: a unique panorama of the Puy de Dôme.
From the house of the site - Departure station, it travels 6 km around the Puy de Dome. It offers a magnificent view of the Puy de Dome, the Puy Pariou or Puy de Come.