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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
Hello Fred,
We enjoyed our stay despite the unpredictable weather. Tuesday was a beautiful day with magnificent views of the Sancy mountain range. Your guide was able to adapt to these highly variable conditions. The manager of our accommodation was very welcoming. He may not have been used to guests like us when it comes to picnics. The group was friendly.
Thank you for organising everything.
Kind regards.
Marie-Eliane and Gérard
Hello,
The welcome at the hotel was wonderful. The manager was very attentive and offered solutions. There was covered parking. COVID made the organisation and choice of meals more limited, but he did his best (choice of times, suggestion to eat outside the room, attempt to change the sandwiches at lunchtime and use local produce).
The guide is a fountain (Puy? haha) of natural science knowledge, providing lots of details about the fauna, flora and geology, and sharing his passion.
The tours offered were very well chosen (adapted to the weather, level and varied landscapes). The number of people was just right. Changing locations every day was a plus for discovery. The timing was adapted to the curfew (departure and return times).
Overall, we are very happy to have been put in touch with you and that you managed to organise this during Covid. It wasn't easy to reconcile hotels, everyone's needs, restrictions, etc. Well done!
Kind regards.
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
Hello Fred,
We enjoyed our stay despite the unpredictable weather. Tuesday was a beautiful day with magnificent views of the Sancy mountain range. Your guide was able to adapt to these highly variable conditions. The manager of our accommodation was very welcoming. He may not have been used to guests like us when it comes to picnics. The group was friendly.
Thank you for organising everything.
Kind regards.
Marie-Eliane and Gérard
Hello,
The welcome at the hotel was wonderful. The manager was very attentive and offered solutions. There was covered parking. COVID made the organisation and choice of meals more limited, but he did his best (choice of times, suggestion to eat outside the room, attempt to change the sandwiches at lunchtime and use local produce).
The guide is a fountain (Puy? haha) of natural science knowledge, providing lots of details about the fauna, flora and geology, and sharing his passion.
The tours offered were very well chosen (adapted to the weather, level and varied landscapes). The number of people was just right. Changing locations every day was a plus for discovery. The timing was adapted to the curfew (departure and return times).
Overall, we are very happy to have been put in touch with you and that you managed to organise this during Covid. It wasn't easy to reconcile hotels, everyone's needs, restrictions, etc. Well done!
Kind regards.
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.