Five days to explore the Auvergne volcanoes from Clermont-Ferrand, through the UNESCO-listed Chaîne des Puys and volcanic-stone villages of the Cantal.
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Day 1 — Clermont-Ferrand
A cathedral of Volvic stone and the old town, the historic capital of Auvergne.
Clermont-Ferrand guide →2
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Day 2 — Chaîne des Puys and Puy de Dôme
A UNESCO-listed volcanic massif, accessible by rack railway.
Chaîne des Puys guide (via Clermont-Ferrand) →3
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Day 3 — Salers
A town of dark volcanic stone that gave its name to a rustic cattle breed and a renowned cheese.
Salers guide →4
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Day 4 — Puy Mary
The heart of Europe's largest stratovolcano, offering a 360° panorama over the Cantal mountains.
Puy Mary guide (via Salers) →5
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Day 5 — Montpeyroux
An Auvergne village of golden stone dominated by its medieval keep, on the Chaîne des Puys.
Montpeyroux guide →Customise your itinerary
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