GR®30

Around Auvergne volcanoes and lakes (Puy-de-Dome)

The GR® 30 is an iconic long-distance hiking trail that loops around the volcanic mountains and lakes of the Puy-de-Dôme, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park. The landscape is spectacular, dominated by the domes and craters of the Sancy Massif, with a succession of volcanic lakes (Pavin, Aydat) and vast summer pastures. History and heritage are omnipresent, from the Romanesque architecture of the churches to the high-altitude burons (traditional shepherd's huts), testaments to centuries-old pastoral traditions. The flora is rich, ranging from beech forests to fragile peat bogs and alpine meadows. The fauna is typical of the mid-mountain region, including numerous birds of prey and herds of Salers cattle, essential for maintaining these unique volcanic landscapes.

GR®30 Around Auvergne volcanoes and lakes (Puy-de-Dome)

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Distance: 197km, Elevation maximum: 1874m, Elevation minimum: 684m, Elevation gain uphill: 5488m
IGN Maps: Massif du Sancy PNR des Volcans d'Auvergne (2432ET). Bourg-Lastic (2432O). Chaine des Puys PNR des Volcans d'Auvergne (2531ET). Veyre-Monton (2532E). Riom-es-Montagnes Bort-les-Orgues PNR des Volcans d'Auvergne (2434OT). Monts du Cezallier PNR des Volcans d'Auvergne (2534OT)

GR30 Around Auvergne volcanoes and lakes (Puy-de-Dome) 10 Nearby paths:
Around Sumene Artense (Cantal, Correze, Puy-de-Dome)
Tour of Queen Margot (Puy-de-Dôme)
GR®4 From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
GR®89 Montaigne trail
GR®300 From Sancoins (Cher) to Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
GR®400 Around Cantal Volcanoes (Auvergne)
GR®441 Around Puys Range (Puy-de-Dome)

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.