Hiking the path of mountains and artists
Mont-Dore
Dogs allowed
Distance 6.6Km
Duration 2h00
Hiking route BOUCLE
Marking Yellow signs (Chamina).
In pictures
Route description
A beautiful family hike with views of the Sancy, the Haute Dordogne valley and the Pic du Capucin. You’ll also pass through the remarkable Capucin forest, with a stop near the funicular railway.
This hike is sheltered from both sun and bad weather, as most of it is undergrowth.
You’ll pass under the Capucin funicular, France’s oldest electric funicular, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2023. Built in 1898 and listed as a Monument Historique, the Capucin funicular embodies all the charm of(…)
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Step 1 : From the tourist office, join avenue René Cassin, before the Dordogne bridge, and continue straight on for 300 m.
Step 2 : Continue straight on towards the “aire de loisirs des Pradets”. Pass between the summer toboggan run and the skate park. Continue straight ahead over the bridge over the Dordogne.
Step 3 : Turn right and pass the equestrian center. Once on the Chemin des Montagnes, continue straight on for 900 m.
Step 4 : Turn right when you reach the Pontauzy road and continue for 800 m.
Next step
Step 5 : Turn right into the forest. 400 m further on, at the crow’s-foot, take the path down to the right. Follow the Chemin des Artistes to the end (approx. 3 km).
Step 6 : Once you’ve reached the D645, turn right and follow the road to the Mont-Dore tourist office.
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Opening hours
From 01/01 to 31/12/2026 daily.
Comfort, facilities and services
- Pets welcome
- Picnic area
- Public WC
Additional information
Bring snowshoes or hiking boots in case of heavy snow.
Remember to wear 3 layers of clothing, as some of the trail is undergrowth.
Not suitable for baby carriages.
Dogs allowed Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash for the peace and quiet of all users.
Environment
Riverside, Forest location, Waterside
Access
Parking close to Le Mont-Dore tourist office. This is located in the building of the sports and leisure complex (skating rink, bowling alley, conference hall), in the spa park in the town center.
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Photo credits : DR Office de Tourisme du Sancy, DR Office de Tourisme du Sancy
Updated on 20 April 2026 by Office de Tourisme du Massif du Sancy