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In Le Mont-Dore and SuperBesse (massif du Sancy) there are plenty of possibilities for the mountaineer, adventurer and winter sportsman. In the summer months climbing, via ferrata, walking and hiking. In the winter months the area changes into a beautiful (affordable) winter paradise where the areas Le Mont-Dore and SuperBesse are connected as ski resorts.

Just outside the village Châteauneuf-les-Bains there is a starting point for canoeists and also in the further situated Pont-de-Menat there are plenty of canoeing possibilities.

For those who love canoeing, there are lovely trips in the surrounding area at Ayacheval in the town of Ayat sur Sioule.

For the real adventurer there are in the summer season a large number of down hill descents possible with the mountain bike in Le Lioran and SuperBesse, the gondola lift takes you (with mountain bike) to 1900 metres after which the descent can begin. Enjoy!

At a fifteen minute drive you will find the Gorges de la Sioule. Start at the dreamy village of Châteauneuf-les-Bains and follow a really beautiful route along the river Sioule. Along the way, there are enough idyllic spots for a delicious pique-nique and then dreaming away to the murmur of the flowing river.

Visit the largest Buddhist temple in Europe, Dhagpo Kundreul Ling, in the town of Biollet. A truly un-French experience but no less impressive!

Plenty of swimming, fishing and canoeing opportunities in one of the beautiful lakes or of course the River Sioule.

Take a stroll in one of the cosy villages in the neighbourhood, visit a flea market or the pleasant weekly market and in the season even a night market. In the Campagne (countryside) it is customary to announce events by placing signs on the verge of the road, so pay attention.

The beautiful area of Le Mont-Dore is a 45-minute drive away. Here you will find a totally different landscape with mountains up to almost 2000 metres. The village of the same name is worth a visit both in summer and winter.

Because a visit to the Cantal takes some more time, an overnight stay there is certainly a nice option. It is a rough and ready mountainous area that is known for its beautiful mountain passes, delicious cheeses and Salers cows. Recommended for the sporty motorist/motorcyclist!

Auvergne is the region in France with the highest number of AOP cheeses, a guarantee for authenticity and high quality. Bleu d'Auvergne, Cantal, Salers, Fourme d'Ambert and Saint-Nectaire. We recommend a visit to Saint-Nectair where the king of Auvergne cheeses is produced.

Follow the "chain of volcanoes" and go back in time. Once, the mountains in this region reached up to 5000 metres, much later the volcanoes arose here. Experience and learn more about the history and origin of this natural phenomenon and visit the theme park Vulcania and the Volcan de Lemptégy opposite where you literally walk around in a volcano.
The Auvergne: beautiful, more beautiful, more beautiful!