Lake Chambon is a natural reservoi formed by the eruption of the Tartaret volcano. It's an ideal place to stay. 

With its "mountin beaches" very popular with vacationers, it's also at the center of multiple tourist circuits. 

Lake Chambon and it's summer leisure acivities : two supervised beaches, pedal boats, canoes, paddle, horse riding, electric scooter, mountain biking, walks, fishing ... 



     Family hikes :


Many hiking trails departing from the hotel : 

• around Lake Chambon : one hour family walk
  download the route : https://www.sancy.com/circuits/balades-hivernales/randonnee-tour-lac-chambon/
• the Tartaret volcano : 1h30 hike starting from the hotel
• the Dent du Marais : 2h30 hike with pretty viewpoints 
  download the route : https://www.sancy.com/circuits/circuits-randonnee/dent-marais-chambon-lac/

• the Chaudefour Valley (12 minutes by car) : surely one of the most emblematic walks in the Massif du Sancy ! A site classified as a "National Nature Reserve", Chaudefour is home to sumptuous landscapes and vert rich fauna and flora. Please note : dogs, even on a leash, are prohibited. Several walks depending on your level :
  -> Fond de Vallée : 2h family walk (round trip)
  download the route : https://www.sancy.com/circuits/circuits-randonnee/vallee-chaudefour-fond-de-vallee-chambon-sur-lac/
  -> the Biche  waterfall : a little more sporty, 3h hours of hiking there and back
  download the route : https://www.sancy.com/circuits/circuits-randonnee/vallee-chaudefour-fond-de-vallee-chambon-sur-lac/
  -> via the ridges, direction Puy de Sancy : 6 hour hike with magnificent views (not accessible in winter)
  download the route : https://www.sancy.com/circuits/circuits-randonnee/vallee-de-chaudefour-puy-de-sancy-chambon-lac/
• Puy de la Tache (13 minutes by car) : difficult but short hike, 1h30 to deserve an exceptional viewpoint
• download the route  : https://www.sancy.com/circuits/circuits-randonnee/puy-de-tache-chambon-lac-mont-dore/
• Lake Pavin (20 minutes by car) : easy, family-friendly 50 minutes walk to see the most mysterious lake in Auvergne
  download the route  : https://www.sancy.com/circuits/circuits-randonnee/tour-lac-pavin-besse/

• the waterfalls at Mont Dore (22 minutes by car) : 
  -> waterfall of Queureuilh & waterfall of Rossignolet : 1h family walk
  download the route  : https://www.sancy.com/circuits/circuits-randonnee/ronde-cascades-mont-dore/
  -> the Grande Cascade : 1h40 return trip of medium level (prohibited by municipal decree from November 15 to April 1 : risk of rock falls)
  download the route : https://www.sancy.com/circuits/circuits-randonnee/randonnee-grande-cascade/

   Roaming hike : the Sancy Loop

• The Grande Boucle, 83km from Mont-Dore or Besse
  Map to dowload : https://www.dropbox.com/s/z31xppgjroogyjr/Topo%20Boucle%20Sancy%20-%20depart%20Mt%20Dore.pdf?e=1&dl=0
• The Boucle Sancy Est, 60km from Besse 
  Map to dowload : https://static.apidae-tourisme.com/filestore/objets-touristiques/documents/82/176/16101458/Carte+Rando+-+Boucle+Sancy+Est+bd.pdf

The solution for hiking light, without a bag or suitcase : La Malle Postale https://www.lamallepostale.com/fr/


    Mountain bike

Take the marked paths through the green valleys and high mountain plateaus. More than 570km of routes labeled by the FFC with more than 50 circuits of different levels spread across the entire massif. 
Map of mountain bike routes on the Massif du Sancy :
Download it for free : https://static.apidae-tourisme.com/filestore/objets-touristiques/documents/193/104/17983681/Plan+VTT+2023+-+imprimable-opt2.pdf


   Cyclo 

The roads of the Massif du Sancy are ideal for cycling ! You will be able to climb the emblematic passes of the territory and take the height to admire the panoramas via various routes.
More than 650km of road to discover in the heart of the volcanoes ! 
Download the map : https://www.dropbox.com/s/p5vkwrtzg347g10/CARTE_CYCLOSPORT-Sancy-BD.pdf?e=1&dl=0



  GTMC : Grande Traversée du Massif Central by bike

A route of almost 1400km, from the mountains and lakes of Morvan, set off towards the splendid and little-known landscapes of the Massif Central, climb the volcanoes of Auvergne, cross the Cevennes National Park and the immense plateaus of the Grands Causses before reaching the beaches of the Mediterranean ! 
A mountain bike trip on trails to share with friends, family or alone ! 

More information on the 2 stages passing 500m from our hotel :
- Laschamps / Murol : https://www.la-gtmc.com/itineraire/grande-traversee-du-massif-central-a-vtt/laschamps-murol
- Murol / Saint-Alyre-ès-Montagne : https://www.la-gtmc.com/itineraire/grande-traversee-du-massif-central-a-vtt/murol-saint-alyre-es-montagne

The solution for your luggage transport : La Malle Postale https://www.lamallepostale.com/fr/



   On a motorbike

The roads of the Massif du Sancy to travel on a motorbike. 
Whether your are alone, in a duo, or in a group, enjoy our endless winding roads in a dream setting. Combine the pleasure of riding and discovery of breathtaking sites and landscapes.
"la boucle des monts d'Auvergne" : https://www.auvergne-destination.com/fiches/boucle-moto-la-boucle-des-monts-dauvergne/


Entertainment :

Auvergne Folklore, night market, fireworks (in August on Lake Chambon for the Mont Dore Chambon car hill climb) ...
Find the entire program of events  : https://www.sancy.com/agenda/tout-lagenda/