Le puy de Dôme par le chemin des Chèvres

Access to the summit of the Puy de Dôme via the Chemin des Chèvres should be approached as a real hike.

The ascent is essentially on a gentle slope, with the exception of the last section where you approach the summit of the puy de Dôme via a staircase.

Access to the summit of the Puy de Dôme via the Chemin des Chèvres should be approached as a real hike.

The ascent is essentially on a gentle slope, with the exception of the last section where you approach the summit of the puy de Dôme via a staircase.

1 At the end of the Panoramique des Dômes parking lot, go 200 m up a tarmac road which leads to the puy de Dôme service road (barriers), then turn right onto a wide signposted path (PR tour du puy de Dôme – yellow markings).
2. at the crossroads, turn left to continue on the PR “Tour du puy de Dôme” – yellow markings
3. continue straight on, following the PR “tour du puy de Dôme” – yellow markings, for a slightly steeper slope through the undergrowth
4 At Cîme de la Plaine, level with the Fontaine du Berger, leave the yellow PR and turn left onto the GR 441 goat path (red and white markings). This is the real start of your ascent of the Puy de Dôme. Access the large staircase leading to the service road. Turn left on this for around 600 m to reach the summit of the puy de Dôme.