Puy de Sancy

Mountain Mont-Dore, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

What to expect

The Puy de Sancy is a mountain located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, and is the highest point in the Massif Central. It stands at an altitude of 1,885 meters and offers stunning 360° panoramic views. The mountain is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. In the winter, the resorts of Sancy offer a range of snow-based activities, including skiing and dog sledding. The area is also home to several lakes and valleys, including the Chaudefour, Fontaine salée, Dordogne, and Biche valleys. The Puy de Sancy is a great destination for families, with a range of activities and stunning natural beauty to explore

Plan your family visit to the Puy de Sancy with these blog insights 👇

Auvergne with family: 20 things to do on vacation and weekends

This family's experience:

Activities: We took the cable car to the summit of the Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in the Massif Central. We walked the last 20 minutes to the top via a wooden staircase. From the summit, we enjoyed panoramic views of the rolling, jagged landscapes of Auvergne

Highlights: We loved the cable car ride and the panoramic views from the summit of Puy de Sancy. The kids enjoyed the adventure of reaching the highest point in the Massif Central ✨

Weekend in Sancy with the family: visits and walks

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to the top of the Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in the Auvergne region

Highlights: We enjoyed the scenic views from the top and the sense of accomplishment ✨

Visiting Auvergne in 4 days: our favorites

This family's experience:

Activities: We took the telephérique to the top of Puy de Sancy and enjoyed the view. We also saw bouquetins from afar

Highlights: The view from the top was incredible, with a 360-degree panorama of the valleys and the chain of puys ✨