Trails in the heart of the Puy-de-Dôme volcanoes
Enjoy a unique experience in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes. With its varied terrain and breathtaking panoramas, the Puy-de-Dôme is an exceptional playground for trail enthusiasts. From technical climbs to panoramic ridges and forest trails, Le Puy is an unforgettable sporting and sensory adventure.
The not-to-be-missed trails in the Puy-de-Dôme: challenging and volcanic landscapes for runners of all levels
Every year, the Puy-de-Dôme department plays host to some iconic races that attract amateurs and experts in search of thrills and exceptional scenery.
The Trail de Vulcain: a winter immersion in the heart of the volcanoes
A true classic of the Auvergne trail, the Trail de Vulcain offers several distances, from 13 to 80 km.
The route takes in iconic sites such as Puy de Dôme and Pariou, offering an intense physical challenge and spectacular views of the Puys mountain range.
Organised at the end of winter, it requires strategic effort management to cope with the sometimes demanding conditions.
The Volvic Volcanic Experience: run and discover with the whole family!
More than just a race, the Volvic Volcanic Experience(VVX) is a sporting and cultural event that celebrates the region every year during the Ascension weekend.
With a wide range of formats from 15 to 220 km, it tests runners' endurance through unique volcanic landscapes, while promoting the history and heritage of Volvic and the Chaîne des Puys.
The Sancy Mont-Dore trails: summer or winter version, a myth at the summit
The Sancy Mont-Dore trails are a benchmark event in the Auvergne, with their high altitude and demanding routes.
The routes take in spectacular scenery, from the summit of Puy de Sancy to the airy ridges of the Chaudefour valley.
An event where endurance and effort management are essential.
The Trail des Piqueurs: a challenging race between forests and volcanic reliefs
Situated between the Dore valley and the Forez mountains, the Trail des Piqueurs is renowned for its demanding route, alternating technical single-tracks, steep climbs and passages through undergrowth.
With a range of distances(12 to 52 km), it attracts lovers of nature and physical challenges.
The Grands Trails d'Auvergne (GTA): an exceptional route
The Grands Trails d'Auvergne offer a unique immersion into the landscapes of the Massif Central.
This format offers several distances, with routes criss-crossing the volcanoes and plateaux of the Auvergne. An unmissable event for runners in search of wide open spaces and elevation changes.
Grands Trails Esprit Volcan: the back-to-school trail event
Formerly known as the Grands Trails de Clermont, these races allow runners to discover the demanding trails around Clermont-Ferrand and the Chaîne des Puys.
With its different formats and routes combining technical difficulty and magnificent scenery, this event, traditionally organised in September, is ideal for getting back into the swing of things after the summer break.
Trail areas in the Puy-de-Dôme: life-size training grounds
The Puy-de-Dôme also has a number of trail areas where you can train all year round in optimum conditions. These waymarked sites offer a variety of routes, suitable for all levels, enabling runners to work on their endurance, technique and gradient in complete safety.
Espace Trail du Sancy
The Sancy Massif offers a real playground for trail running. The permanent " Montagn'A Trail" routes, with specific trail markings, allow you to practise this discipline from discovery mode to training mode for the most experienced.
Trail outings, courses and introductory courses supervised by mountain guides are available all year round.
Espace Trail du Forez
The Espace Trail du Forez offers the chance to explore wild trails between ridges and forests, with routes that can be adapted according to the intensity required.
These facilities make the département a veritable natural laboratory for trail enthusiasts looking to progress and discover new things.
Ready for the trail experience in the heart of the Puy-de-Dôme
With its volcanic landscapes, technical challenges and friendly atmosphere, the Puy-de-Dôme is a real paradise for trail enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner or an ultra-tracker, each race offers an unforgettable immersion in unspoilt countryside.
