Mont Dore - Dômes Sancy Artense - Sancy Massif

Authentic, unspoilt countryside

Saint-Sauves d'Auvergne is a charming village typical of the Puy-de-Dôme region, in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park, near La Bourboule and Le Mont-Dore. It boasts an interesting architectural heritage, as well as a number of remarkable sites and events. Its proximity to some of the region's most beautiful sites makes it an ideal holiday destination to discover Auvergne and its mysteries.

Discover the remarkable landscapes of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park in a different way, by flying over them in a hot-air balloon or on a zip-line descent at Super Besse over 1600m at over 100km/h !

The Puy de Dôme is also renowned for the virtues of its mineral waters, which have been recognised since Antiquity and continue to this day with its thermal baths. La Bourboule boasts exceptional air quality and waters that reduce inflammation.


As for Le Mont-Dore, with its superb thermal baths, some of which are listed as historic monuments, it defies the test of time, thanks to modern facilities dedicated mainly to respiratory ailments and rheumatic treatments.

In winter, at Le Mont-Dore, the slopes of the Puy de Sancy are covered in snow to make way for a family-friendly winter sports resort with 32 runs and 14 ski lifts.

In summer and winter alike, you'll be enchanted by the many outdoor activities on offer in our beautiful region, and you can take advantage of its infrastructure (the Sancy and Perdrix cable cars at Super Besse) to admire the breathtaking panoramas.

image Hiking and nature walks

Hiking and nature walks

Between volcanoes and outdoor activities, the Sancy massif offers breathtaking landscapes to discover along its 670km of marked trails, on foot, on horseback, or even by scooter, past waterfalls, lush green panoramas, and mountain lakes. Among them, the highest in Auvergne, the majestic Lac de Guéry; Lac Chambon with its two beaches and shallow waters, awarded the Blue Flag; or Lac des Hermines in Super Besse with its water sports center where paddleboarding and canoeing await. The numerous lakes, rivers, and streams will also delight fishing enthusiasts. Sports enthusiasts will find in the Sancy an ideal terrain for training in trail running, mountain biking (with 570km of routes), cycle touring, or even climbing.

image Activities for young and old

Activities for young and old

A wide range of leisure activities are available to families who want to have fun: mountain biking, water sports, fun activities...
Parc Fenestre in La Bourboule: with many attractions for young and old: swings, large slides, playground, mini golf, little train
Equestrian centers of La Bourboule and Mont-Dore
Aquatic center of La Bourboule (10 min)
Chèvrerie des Monts Dores in Murat-Le-Quaire (10 min)
Climb up the Sancy by cable car from Mont-Dore (20 min)

image Auvergne heritage: castles, churches and museums

Auvergne heritage: castles, churches and museums

Saint-Sauves d'Auvergne: the Portico and its church, the Tree of Sully, the Miniature Museum, the CNIMA-J.Mornet (National and International Center for Music and Accordion), the patronal festival of La Rosière (weekend after August 15)
The Toinette Museum in Murat-Le-Quaire (10 min)
The Mining and School Museum in Messeix (15 min)
Orcival Basilica (20 min)
Murol Castle (45 min)

image Downhill skiing - Cross-country skiing

Downhill skiing - Cross-country skiing

The hotel is just a few kilometers from the ski slopes of Mont-Dore, Super-Besse, and Chastreix-Sancy.
Ideal for a family ski holiday!
Less than 15 minutes from the Hôtel Restaurant de la Poste: the Mont Dore resort with direct access to Super Besse, or the Chastreix-Sancy resort, 25 minutes away. Discover 85 km of downhill ski slopes and 125 km of cross-country ski trails on terrain suitable for all skiers. The resort also has a snow park, a boarder-cross course, a beginner's slalom stadium open to the public, a couloir skiing area, and a speed-riding zone.

image Your fishing holiday by the water!

Your fishing holiday by the water!

Do you want to indulge in your favorite hobby during a fishing trip? On the banks of a pond, a lake, or along a river, your fishing trip is an opportunity to recharge your batteries in the calm of peaceful nature.
We offer you the provision of a room to store and dry your equipment, parking for trailers and boats, the sale of fishing licenses, advice and information on our region, the sale of live bait (on order), or even the preparation of a picnic basket or an early breakfast if you wish, so many services, quality of welcome, and comfort that you can find in our Logis hotel as part of a fishing trip.

image Fairs and markets

Fairs and markets

Markets
Thursday: market in Tauves (10 min)
Friday: market in Mont-Dore (20 min)
Saturday: market in La Bourboule (10 min)
Sunday: market in Saint-Sauves d'Auvergne
July-August: organic market on Tuesdays in La Bourboule

Fairs
Fair in Giat (40 min): early produce, animal sales, cheeses...
Fair in Brion (1 hour): livestock fair, local products, traditional food in the burons...

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