The Puy de Dôme via the Muleteers’ path

Orcines

Dogs allowed

Distance 6Km

Duration 1h50

Hiking route ALLER_RETOUR

Marking Yellow markings followed by red and white markings

In pictures

Visitor alert

Access to the Chemin des Muletiers will be closed from October 6 to 17 for safety work. The Col de Ceyssat parking lot will also be closed during this period.

Route description

The Chemin des Muletiers, used since ancient times, is the shortest route to the summit of Puy de Dôme, but also the most challenging. There are two possible variants, starting from the Col de Ceyssat (50 min) or from the Maison de Site (2 h 15).

The Muleteers’ path, starting from the Maison de Site (approx. 2 h 15 for a distance of 6 km)
1. Go up from the parking lot to join the small tarmac road. Keep right for 300 m until you reach the Puy de Dôme service road barrier (former toll booth),

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Opening hours

All year round daily.

Comfort, facilities and services

Car park
Defibrillator
Orientation board
Pets welcome
Public WC

Additional information

For your own safety, always bring a bottle of water, a hat, warm clothing and footwear suitable for walking.

Depending on weather conditions, the itinerary is not recommended in bad weather (fog, snow, etc…) or may be difficult to walk.

The puy de Dôme site remains fragile, so stay on the marked trails. Avoid picking wild flowers and disturbing wildlife. Pick up your garbage.
Pets must be kept on a leash on this trail.

Dogs allowed Pets must be kept on a lead.

Access

Maison de Site du puy de Dôme (Puy de Dôme site house) housing the train station, Panoramique des Dômes