GR® 30: Tour of the Auvergne lakes
La Bourboule
Dogs allowed
Distance198Km
TraceBOUCLE
MarkingRed and white
In pictures
Visitor alert
ATTENTION – This itinerary is inaccessible to hikers when the Massif du Sancy winter sports resorts are open. Thank you for your understanding.
Route description
A 198-kilometer loop, the GR®30 circumnavigates numerous Auvergne lakes of glacial (Lac de Guéry), volcanic (Lac Pavin, Lac de la Cassière…) or dammed origin (Lac d’Aydat).
The GR®30 crosses three of Auvergne’s volcanic regions: the Monts Dore, the Chaîne des Puys and the Cézallier.
In addition to its remarkable natural heritage, the route also features architectural gems testifying to several centuries of history: Romanesque art shines through in the basilica of Orcival, the castle of(…)
Trail highlights
– The best times are: June for flowering at altitude, and mid-September/mid-November for autumn hues and bright, sunny days.
Opening hours
From 01/05 to 31/10 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Comfort, facilities and services
- Pets welcome
Dogs allowed Dogs must be kept on a leash. Dogs are often present in summer pastures. However, they are strictly forbidden in the Chaudefour Valley Nature Reserve.
Environnements
Forest location, Mountain view, Panoramic view
Crédits photos : CD63/Francis Cormon, Grégory Rohart, David Frobert / Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme, CD63/Francis Cormon, CD63 / David Frobert, CD63/Francis Cormon, Michel Avard, Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre
dsio-detail.detail.maj29 January 2026 par : Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme