Lemptégy Volcano

Discover the secrets of volcanology with a 2h30 interactive tour of the Lemptégy volcano, comprising 5 stages :
– The “volcano and men” tour : this fun, interactive introduction to the visit will familiarize you with the volcano and help you better understand its metamorphosis. A 30-minute self-guided tour.
– Guided exploration(…)

Discover the secrets of volcanology with a 2h30 interactive tour of the Lemptégy volcano, comprising 5 stages :
– The “volcano and men” tour : this fun, interactive introduction to the visit will familiarize you with the volcano and help you better understand its metamorphosis. A 30-minute self-guided tour.
– Guided exploration of the volcano’s anatomy : meet your guide on foot or by train. You’ll learn all about the volcano’s geology and volcanology : bombs, volcanic chimneys, lava flows… and leave with scoria (solidified lava). A wealth of information to help you better understand the landscape around you.
– L’âme de Lemptégy” : an unusual journey into the site’s industrial past, with a visit to the old pozzolan extraction machines once used by quarrymen.
– The immersive “Volcano ‘Express” attraction : this sensory and emotional experience reveals all the secrets behind the formation of the Chaîne des Puys and the Faille de Limagne. What if the fault were to reopen… Will you reach your destination ?
– The dynamic 4D film “Aux Origines” : enjoy an unprecedented flight over the volcanoes of Auvergne and relive the history of the volcano as if you were there, from its eruptions to the present day.

While you’re there, treat yourself to a gourmet break at the Volcan de Lemptégy restaurant. The chef offers traditional regional dishes (sausage/aligot, truffade, petit salé…).
You can also stroll through the new boutique and discover a wide range of regional products, souvenirs, books…

LE REVEIL DU VOLCAN” NIGHT TOUR : a breathtaking nocturnal experience ! When you enter the site at night, you’ll be propelled into the heart of the Lemptégy Volcano for an extraordinary experience. Along the way, you’ll plunge into an erupting volcano and discover magical creatures. A new world to discover and a new way to experience the Volcan de Lemptégy.
1.5 km on foot. Prices and schedule : see website.
Only in July and August, according to the Volcano calendar.