Grand Pool
Pulvérières
With its 16 hectares of water, the Grand de Pulvérières pond is one of the most interesting mid-mountain wetlands in the heart of the Parc naturel régional des Volcans d’Auvergne, in the Puy de Dôme region.
Reeds, willows, alders and wet meadows are the ideal components of a breeding and feeding habitat for many species. The pond attracts many birds of passage, such as mallards, seagulls and gulls, as well as breeding birds like the great crested grebe. It’s also a favourite spawning ground for carp,(…)
Spoken languages
Opening hours
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Prices and payment methods
- Free access.
Comfort, facilities and services
- Car park
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Location
Accès
From Clermont, follow Orcines, then take the road to Vulcania (D941). At the roundabout, take the direction of Saint-Ours by the D62. At the entrance of the village, turn right on the D943, then Vauriat, left, the D50 towards Pulverières. Continue straight, the Grand Pond is on the right.
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Photo credits : J.Way/CD63, F.Journeaux/CD63, J. WAY – Conseil général du Puy-de-Dôme, SOPHIE VALLEIX
Updated on 16 July 2024 by Office de Tourisme Terra Volcana, les Pays de Volvic