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Massif du Sancy tour in nordic ski touring
Roaming on the rooftops of Auvergne ...
5 days / 4 nights - 2025-2026 Season
New - Initiation discovery formula
When covered in snow, the alpine tundra and the vasts forrests of the Massif du Sancy turn into a preferred location for nordic cross-country skiing. During this roaming hike, you ski at the heart of the large spaces with the Chaîne des Puys as witnesses ... Located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, this nordic tour makes you "turn" around the rooftops of the Massif Central : the Puy de Sancy (1886 m).
This tour will make you switch between wooded areas, hardwoods and softwoods, plateaux, incised valleys giving it a huge landscape variety. Supervised by a local nordic cross-country skiing instructor, you'll live a beautiful nordic adventure where passion and the sensation of freedom will be at the rendez-vous !
Formules proposées
Guided formula
The guide who will be with you during this stay is a true ambassador of his land. He isn't here randomly, he chose to live there and to make you discover it through his activity. he is an actual professionnal who perfectly knows the proposed trails and are always able to adapt them according to the participants' level or the weather conditions. Languedoc Nature strives to maintain a close link with its guides to offer you quality services.
Les temps forts du voyage
- a nordic raid at the heart of the sublime massif du Sancy
- protected areas of the PNR des Volcans d'Auvergne
- make your trace through the Chaîne des Puys between volcanos, glacial valleys and volcanic lakes
L'avis des voyageurs
Bonjour Fred,
Nous avons apprécié notre séjour malgré une météo capricieuse. Mardi, nous avons eu une magnifique journée avec une vue imprenable sur le massif du Sancy. Votre guide a su s’adapter à ces conditions très changeantes. Le gérant de notre hébergement s’est montré très accueillant. Il n’était peut-être pas habitué à des clients comme nous en matière de pique-niques. Le groupe était sympathique.
Merci d’avoir tout organisé.
Cordialement.
Marie-Eliane et Gérard
Bonjour,
L’accueil à l’hôtel était formidable. Le gérant était très attentionné et nous a proposé des solutions. Il y avait un parking couvert. La COVID a rendu l’organisation et le choix des repas plus limités, mais il a fait de son mieux (choix des horaires, suggestion de manger en dehors de la chambre, tentative de changer les sandwichs à l’heure du déjeuner et utilisation de produits locaux). Le guide est une véritable mine (de Puy ? haha) de connaissances en sciences naturelles ; il nous a fourni de nombreux détails sur la faune, la flore et la géologie, tout en partageant sa passion.
Les circuits proposés étaient très bien choisis (adaptés à la météo, au niveau des participants et à la variété des paysages). Le nombre de participants était idéal. Changer de lieu chaque jour a été un atout pour la découverte. Les horaires ont été adaptés au couvre-feu (heures de départ et de retour).
Dans l’ensemble, nous sommes très heureux d’avoir été mis en relation avec vous et que vous ayez réussi à organiser tout cela en période de Covid. Cela n’a pas été facile de concilier les hôtels, les besoins de chacun, les restrictions, etc. Bravo !
Cordialement.
Anne-Sophie & Mathieu
NIVEAU
Supervised by a local guide, you progress in all safety on this Nordic trail that you discover. He gives you his technical advice, his knowledge of the trail and the region.
It will also be an opportunity to discover and learn orientation techniques.
This crossing is for people who have already practiced cross-country skiing and mastered most of the basic techniques of the discipline. This trail requires above all endurance and therefore good physical condition.
As for any winter sport, it is advised to prepare yourself physically for a few weeks before departure (walking, jogging, bicycling). It will help you acquiring a good stamina and fully enjoy your stay.
Le PROGRAMME
You'll experience this nordic cross-country skiing in group (starting from 4 persons) supervised by a local cross-country skiing instructor. This tour will lead you to the col de la Croix Morand, near the lac de Guery and the lac de Servières (from a volcanic origin) and will make you follow the Vallée de Chaudefour (Réserve Naturelle Nationale)
Day 1 : 17.5 km
Day 2 : 24 km
Day 3 : 14 km
Day 4 : 19,5 km
Initiation discovery formula - Novelty
This introduction package is perfect for beginners that would like to try Cross-Country-Skiing but don't know where to start! We take care of everything and we will put you into good hands. For a weekend or more, you acquire basic technics of the discipline with the supervision of a local cross-country skiing instructor and go explore the high lands of the massif du Sancy.
Star-shaped hiking close to your accomodation.
PERIODES
2025 - 2026 Season
From December to the end of March.
| La prestation comprend |
| • Lodging in gîte and local hotel. • Lunches (picnics) and dinners. • Supervision by a local cross-country skiing instructor. • Cross-country ski rental (if you don't have your own skis) |
| La prestation ne comprend pas |
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• Luggage transport (if required) • Cancellation insurance (4,5%) |
VENIR EN TRAIN
We are all aware of the environmental impact of our car trips. Going to holidays produce a significant amount of CO2 notably when we drive for a fair distance for a change of scenery...
So if the "light mobility" tempts you, the Mont Dore station is here to welcome you. A taxi cab can eventually make the junction to your accomodation.
Simulate your train trip or contact us for any complementary information.
When covered in snow, the alpine tundra and the vasts forrests of the Massif du Sancy turn into a preferred location for nordic cross-country skiing. During this roaming hike, you ski at the heart of the large spaces with the Chaîne des Puys as witnesses ... Located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, this nordic tour makes you "turn" around the rooftops of the Massif Central : the Puy de Sancy (1886 m).
This tour will make you switch between wooded areas, hardwoods and softwoods, plateaux, incised valleys giving it a huge landscape variety. Supervised by a local nordic cross-country skiing instructor, you'll live a beautiful nordic adventure where passion and the sensation of freedom will be at the rendez-vous !
Program
You'll experience this nordic cross-country skiing in group (starting from 4 persons) supervised by a local cross-country skiing instructor. This tour will lead you to the col de la Croix Morand, near the lac de Guery and the lac de Servières (from a volcanic origin) and will make you follow the Vallée de Chaudefour (Réserve Naturelle Nationale)
Day 1 : 17.5 km
Day 2 : 24 km
Day 3 : 14 km
Day 4 : 19,5 km
Initiation discovery formula - Novelty
This introduction package is perfect for beginners that would like to try Cross-Country-Skiing but don't know where to start! We take care of everything and we will put you into good hands. For a weekend or more, you acquire basic technics of the discipline with the supervision of a local cross-country skiing instructor and go explore the high lands of the massif du Sancy.
Star-shaped hiking close to your accomodation.
PERIODS
2025 - 2026 Season
From December to the end of March
Trip highlights
- a nordic raid at the heart of the sublime massif du Sancy
- protected areas of the PNR des Volcans d'Auvergne
- make your trace through the Chaîne des Puys between volcanos, glacial valleys and volcanic lakes
Guided formula
The guide who will be with you during this stay is a true ambassador of his land. He isn't here randomly, he chose to live there and to make you discover it through his activity. he is an actual professionnal who perfectly knows the proposed trails and are always able to adapt them according to the participants' level or the weather conditions. Languedoc Nature strives to maintain a close link with its guides to offer you quality services.
Niveau
Supervised by a local guide, you progress in all safety on this Nordic trail that you discover. He gives you his technical advice, his knowledge of the trail and the region.
It will also be an opportunity to discover and learn orientation techniques.
This crossing is for people who have already practiced cross-country skiing and mastered most of the basic techniques of the discipline. This trail requires above all endurance and therefore good physical condition.
As for any winter sport, it is advised to prepare yourself physically for a few weeks before departure (walking, jogging, bicycling). It will help you acquiring a good stamina and fully enjoy your stay.
Travel advisories
Bonjour Fred,
Nous avons apprécié notre séjour malgré une météo capricieuse. Mardi, nous avons eu une magnifique journée avec une vue imprenable sur le massif du Sancy. Votre guide a su s’adapter à ces conditions très changeantes. Le gérant de notre hébergement s’est montré très accueillant. Il n’était peut-être pas habitué à des clients comme nous en matière de pique-niques. Le groupe était sympathique.
Merci d’avoir tout organisé.
Cordialement.
Marie-Eliane et Gérard
Bonjour,
L’accueil à l’hôtel était formidable. Le gérant était très attentionné et nous a proposé des solutions. Il y avait un parking couvert. La COVID a rendu l’organisation et le choix des repas plus limités, mais il a fait de son mieux (choix des horaires, suggestion de manger en dehors de la chambre, tentative de changer les sandwichs à l’heure du déjeuner et utilisation de produits locaux). Le guide est une véritable mine (de Puy ? haha) de connaissances en sciences naturelles ; il nous a fourni de nombreux détails sur la faune, la flore et la géologie, tout en partageant sa passion.
Les circuits proposés étaient très bien choisis (adaptés à la météo, au niveau des participants et à la variété des paysages). Le nombre de participants était idéal. Changer de lieu chaque jour a été un atout pour la découverte. Les horaires ont été adaptés au couvre-feu (heures de départ et de retour).
Dans l’ensemble, nous sommes très heureux d’avoir été mis en relation avec vous et que vous ayez réussi à organiser tout cela en période de Covid. Cela n’a pas été facile de concilier les hôtels, les besoins de chacun, les restrictions, etc. Bravo !
Cordialement.
Anne-Sophie & Mathieu
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| La prestation comprend |
| • Lodging in gîte and local hotel. • Lunches (picnics) and dinners. • Supervision by a local cross-country skiing instructor. • Cross-country ski rental (if you don't have your own skis) |
| La prestation ne comprend pas |
|
• Luggage transport (if required) • Cancellation insurance (4,5%) |
COME BY TRAIN
We are all aware of the environmental impact of our car trips. Going to holidays produce a significant amount of CO2 notably when we drive for a fair distance for a change of scenery...
So if the "light mobility" tempts you, the Mont Dore station is here to welcome you. A taxi cab can eventually make the junction to your accomodation.
Simulate your train trip or contact us for any complementary information.
Guided formula
The guide who will be with you during this stay is a true ambassador of his land. He isn't here randomly, he chose to live there and to make you discover it through his activity. he is an actual professionnal who perfectly knows the proposed trails and are always able to adapt them according to the participants' level or the weather conditions. Languedoc Nature strives to maintain a close link with its guides to offer you quality services.
Niveau
Supervised by a local guide, you progress in all safety on this Nordic trail that you discover. He gives you his technical advice, his knowledge of the trail and the region.
It will also be an opportunity to discover and learn orientation techniques.
This crossing is for people who have already practiced cross-country skiing and mastered most of the basic techniques of the discipline. This trail requires above all endurance and therefore good physical condition.
As for any winter sport, it is advised to prepare yourself physically for a few weeks before departure (walking, jogging, bicycling). It will help you acquiring a good stamina and fully enjoy your stay.