Le Puy de Sancy
Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Loop trail in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.2 mi (6.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,660 ft (506 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 15 min
- High point
- 6,033 ft (1,839 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Puy Redon 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Peak: Puy de Sancy 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Puy de Sancy 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade du Serpent 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Sancy 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
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Questions about Le Puy de Sancy
How long is Le Puy de Sancy?
Le Puy de Sancy is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,660 ft (506 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,033 ft (1,839 m).
How hard is Le Puy de Sancy?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Le Puy de Sancy?
3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Le Puy de Sancy?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 4 mi (6.5 km), 4.1 mi (6.5 km).
Is Le Puy de Sancy shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Le Puy de Sancy?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Le Puy de Sancy?
Azur Sancy, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Le Puy de Sancy?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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