The RESIDENCE is located in the municipality of Mont-Dore, in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes regional park in the Puy-de-Dôme department, in Auvergne. On the flanks of Puy de Sancy, two torrents, the Dore and the Dogne meet to form the Dordogne.
THE APARTMENT has 4 beds (+ folding baby bed), in a quiet residence 'LE CAPUCIN', located near the city center and the LE SANCY winter sports resort. (- 5 kms).
Opposite the tennis courts and the summer toboggan run.
Unobstructed view of the Capucin mountain, overview towards the Banne d'Ordanche and the city (see attached photos).
Nearby: Body of water-leisure area, Pony club (0.7m) City center (0.7m), Winter sports resort "LE SANCY" at 1886 m above sea level (- 5 Kms ).
Bus cabin at the foot of the building.
Free shuttles from the village of Mont-Dore towards the alpine ski slopes of Sancy and the Nordic area of Capucin, the city center, the station and La BOURBOULE, every 30 mins. The shuttles are reserved for the transport of skiers.
You can go to CLERMONT-FERRAND (Aulnat airport) at 45 km, to VICHY at 100 km and to Bordeaux - via the motorway (exit at 15 km)
which is only 3:30 from Mont Dore.
At the exit of the highway, you will find the direction of the Volcanic National Park of Auvergne VULCANIA at 45 mns of road.
MONT-DORE is the 1st historic ski resort in France, among the first classified. On the northern slopes of Sancy, the Mont-Dore resort offers a wide choice of slopes of all levels.
The toboggan run fitted and secure for the little ones. Under parental supervision and responsibility. Wearing a helmet is highly recommended.
From 09/02 to 17/03/2019
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Subject to snow conditions.
Cross-country or downhill skiing and hiking enchant holidaymakers. The youngest practice surfing or descending from tracks known as 'couloirs du Sancy'.
MONT-DORE is not 1 'ski-dormitory resort', it is 1 real small town with all its shops, services and infrastructure and after Skiing, Cinema, Ice Rink, Bowling, where you have 1 "Internet" area.
If you want to have the many activities in the region, first go to the search engine, then to the site: https: // www. sancy. com /
1 page then opens on 4 tabs: Destination / Explore / Prepare / On site. Choose On site and you will have different choices. Casino, Cinema, Bowling, Tennis, Golf, Mont-Dore or Bourboule Media Libraries then the Restaurants will be a moment of relaxation and rest, before returning to the Apartment.
In LE MONT-DORE, If you look up while strolling through the narrow streets of the village, you can see many ornaments: friezes, mosaics, colorful ceramics often with plant or animal motifs These architectural elements are often of style romantic, sometimes exotic and inviting to escape.
ACTIVITIES AND LEISURE.
From spring to autumn, you will do 1 spa treatment. Reputed to be very effective, you will treat asthma but also rheumatism, arthritis and low back pain.
In addition to the exceptional architecture of the THERMAL BATHS, the city includes a number of hotels and villas from the 19th century.
So you can discover the current thermal establishment of Mont-Dore, which succeeds the ancient Gallo-Roman constructions. Sumptuous and luxurious,
this new water temple dedicated to health, was built by architect Charles Ledru in 1817, at the instigation of the Prefect Ramond and the department.
Do you know why this establishment is so dark?
This is because it was built in andesite stone, magmatic rock, present in massifs of volcanic origin. From the outside, the neo-classical building has 1 austere architecture as it is so simple and refined: on the first 2 levels, 1 colonnade of semicircular arches, surmounted by 3 pediment-gables (characteristic of the Belle Epoque architecture).
Conversely, its interior architecture is rich in colorful decorations dedicated to water (mosaics, paintings) and Roman remains. 1 part of this establishment is classified as a Historic Monument.
MUNICIPAL PARK: 1 green space in the heart of Mont-Dore.
Description: The Park is 1 essential place of 1 Spa. It is 1 pleasant place, shaded and flowery, crossed by the nascent Dordogne, where you can rest. Many vestiges, testimonies of the ancient Roman Pantheon mark out the park. The green theater, renovated and covered, hosts many shows.
The MOUNTAIN 'Le CAPUCIN' and its restaurant in the fir forest and its [Parc Aquabranche 'Mont Dore Aventures' accessible by road (towards the Tour d'Auvergne) or by Funicular (Le Mont-Dore has the oldest funicular with traction electric of France, inaugurated in 1898 and classified in the inventory of Historical Monuments and allowing, the time of 1 journey, to transform into mundane of the last century).
The PIC du SANCY and its restaurant at 1850 meters, the mountain golf course and its panorama, the Auberge de Col de la Croix-Morrand, the Auberge du Lac du Guéry or the Ferme de l'Angle, the Buron du Col de la Croix-Saint-Robert and the Crêtes du Sancy will be itineraries for everyone.
PARAGLIDING SITE of Valbeleix
10 km south-east of Besse
Elevation: 420 m
Description: Atterros:
- FFVL 1 km south of the village, along the D26
Access: from Saurier take the D26 and join Valbeleix (you will pass in front of the landing) from Besse take the D36 then left the D127 to Valbeleix. In Valbeleix take the D127 then the 1st left towards Roche Nité. Once arrived on the plateau, park in the car park and finish on foot by the path (5 '), or continue and take the 1st path on the right up to 200m from the decor.
The PUY de SANCY is the highest peak in the Massif Central, at an altitude of 1886m.
ACCESS TO THE SITE IN SUMMER
Description: It is possible to take a look at 1 / 7th of France. The Dore and the Dogne meet there and form the Dordogne which begins its long race to Gironde.
Magnificent panorama on the glacial Valleys and the sharp Crests as well as on the volcanic Massifs of Cantal, the Chaine des Puys, Mézenc and on the Forez.
With favorable weather, it is even possible to observe the Alpine massif!
Formerly, we called Puy de Sancy, Puy de la Croix because 1 iron cross was at the top. We used to make a pilgrimage there in May to seek good weather.
The parish of Saint-Donat went there on August 6, Saint Sixt's day, quickly deformed in Sancy.
The Puy de Sancy remains, despite its mountain air, 1 real volcano. At the top, no crater,
it's 1 strato-volcano. Very complex system, 1 strato-volcano consists of several volcanoes nested in each other and whose eruption phases are not simultaneous.
Eruptive mouths sprang from lavas of different compositions and aspects, which partly explains the great variety of landscapes.
The Monts Dore volcanic massif, of which the Puy de Sancy is the highest point, began its formation 5 million years ago, and ended around 250,000 years ago.
As shown by studies carried out in the 18th century, the Massif du Sancy was built in several phases of activity alternating with long phases of rest.
There are all types of eruptive activities known in the world, hence a wide variety of rocks and materials. The last ice age, dating back 13,000 years, was shaped by the action of glaciers, shaping the large radiant valleys around the massif: the Chaudefour, Fontaine Salée and Haute Dordogne valleys. The end of this period is marked by 1 new volcanic episode causing the formation of cones and lakes. Among these, Lac Pavin results from 1 eruption dating back only 6,900 years, the most recent in mainland France.
- Easy access by cable car from the foot of Puy de Sancy, after the climb, 1 wooden staircase (864 steps), allows you to reach the summit of the volcano in 20 minutes. There you will find 1 orientation and landscape reading table.
- On foot, from the car park at the foot of Puy de Sancy, count around 3:30 round trip (7km) with 500m drop, 2 trails allow access to the summit.
- Possibility of a longer hike by reaching the summit via the ridges (6h), departure from the Grande Cascade (in downtown Mont-Dore) and return via the Salon du Capucin.
Specific recommendations:
For the ascent of Puy de Sancy, bring hiking boots. Be careful not to venture on this route in stormy weather.
In spring, access to hiking trails on the Puy de Sancy and the ridges is very difficult. Be careful. Do not hesitate to contact the Peloton de Gendarmerie en Montagne du Mont-Dore on 04 73 65 04 06 before climbing the Puy de Sancy.
Dogs accepted only by the GR4, the Val de Courre being part of the Chastreix nature reserve.
Animals are prohibited, even on a leash.
The practice of mountain biking is only allowed on the GR4E (follow the route of the ski slopes), preferably early in the morning because the trail is very popular with hikers. Beware of the difficult descent reserved for the most experienced,
stony ground, + 500m vertical drop.
Prohibition to practice on other trails around the summit of Sancy.
