{"id":18237,"date":"2023-04-26T13:30:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T11:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vulcania.com\/?page_id=18237"},"modified":"2025-02-07T11:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T10:25:10","slug":"visit-the-auvergne-volcanoes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vulcania.com\/en\/visit-the-auvergne-volcanoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Auvergne volcanoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Vulcania Park<\/em><\/p>\n

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Vulcania, a park in the heart of Auvergne volcanoes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712741350202{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The natural park of Auvergne volcanoes takes place over 120km and 147 municipalities. That\u2019s the biggest natural park in metropolitan France\u00a0!<\/p>\n

Inside this natural park, you can find 80 volcanoes that form \u00ab La Cha\u00eene des Puys \u00bb. The geological site \u00ab Cha\u00eene des Puys \u2013 Faille de Limagne \u00bb, is listed as a UNESCO heritage site<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect place to discover the beauty of Auvergne volcanoes.<\/p>\n

Although it\u2019s impossible to visit all Auvergne volcanoes in one day, coming to Vulcania is the best deal ! You will try several trails, and learn more about this unique volcanic environment, and its characteristics.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687439957272{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Which Auvergne\u00a0volcanoes visit near Vulcania?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Among Auvergne volcanoes easily reachable from Vulcania, you will find “le Puy Pariou” and “le Puy des Goules”, both accessible from the “Parking des Goules” which is located 4km from the park. Those volcanoes respectively rise up to 1209m and 1146m, you will be able to discover them during a family hike thanks to identified trails partially covered by undergrowth. You will need at least 1 hour and a half to climb up “le Puy Pariou” and “le Puy des Goules”.<\/p>\n

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Puy Pariou<\/em><\/p>\n

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Puy de D\u00f4me<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712741452268{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The “Puy de D\u00f4me” is a must-see if you visit Auvergne Volcanoes. Located 15 minutes from Vulcania by car, the most courageous can climb up the 1465m, with a 1-hour walk by the “chemin des muletiers” from the Ceyssat col. There is also a rack train called “Le Panoramique des D\u00f4mes” which eases the ascent and\/or descent.<\/p>\n

Except “le Puy Pariou”, “le Puy des Goules”, and “le Puy de D\u00f4me”, lots of other volcanoes aren\u2019t far from Vulcania. They will surely fill your need for natural spaces and walking. The park is next to the main part of “la Cha\u00eene des Puys” and its outsides will also give you a breathtaking view ! When the weather is clear, you may observe “le Puy Pariou”, “le Puy des Goules”, but also “le Puy des Gouttes”, “le Puy Chopine”, “le Grand Sarcoui”, “le Puy de Fraisse”, “le Clierzou”, “le Puy de C\u00f4me”, and “le Grand Suchet”.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687440086175{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Discover Auvergne\u2019s volcanoes at Vulcania<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712741500852{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]If you want to know more about Auvergne volcanoes, Vulcania enables you to discover in a fun way the fine details of the natural regional site of Auvergne volcanoes in one place, so that access to this natural and unique heritage is made easier! You can learn about the diversity of this natural park with different activities that will be appreciated by all the family: discover on an outdoor route, all the “Chaine des Puys”\u2019s secrets with a scientific animator<\/a>, or\u00a0live the eruption of a new volcano in Auvergne<\/a>! A more interactive way to discover volcanoes awaits you in Vulcania!<\/p>\n

Beyond Auvergne volcanoes, Vulcania brings you to the volcanism conquest around the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”17506″ img_size=”large” css=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Animation \u201cR\u00e9veil des g\u00e9ants d\u2019Auvergne<\/a>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Practical information to visit Auvergne volcanoes and Vulcania<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712742154889{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The Auvergne volcanoes Natural Park is free all year. In order to enjoy nature, practicable tracks and points of view, we recommend you visit Auvergne volcanoes in a dry and clear weather. For family walks and hikes, spring and summer are the best suited seasons. You\u2019ll enjoy the sun and sweet temperatures even in the summer.<\/p>\n

Moreover, Vulcania park usually open from late March to late October \/ early November. It will be possible to combine your volcano visit with a discovery of the theme park. We invite you to check the opening dates and times of Vulcania<\/a> to plan your visits in Auvergne.<\/p>\n

To enjoy activities in the park and nearby, we recommend you spend at least an entire day to visit volcanoes in additional to your visit at Vulcania. To comfortably discover\u00a0 the Auvergne volcanoes its surroundings, we recommend you to book a stay with the Vulcania park<\/a>. Vulcania offers several deals including your nights in a partner host, your entrances to the park, breakfasts, and additional activities like the ascent of the \u00ab\u00a0Puy de D\u00f4me\u00a0\u00bb by rack train\u00a0!<\/p>\n

Eventually, If you want more recommendations to plan your Auvergne volcanoes visit, we invite you to consult our tips about the “volcanoes road”<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”17500″ img_size=”large” css=””][vc_column_text] Vulcania Park [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687439921584{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}” el_class=”intro”] Vulcania, a park in the heart of Auvergne volcanoes [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712741350202{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The natural park of Auvergne volcanoes takes place over 120km and 147 municipalities. That\u2019s the biggest natural park in metropolitan France\u00a0! 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