Activities during your stay What is there to do around the Lodges de Lemptégy ?
1. Explore the Lemptégy Volcano
on-site
From your lodge, it’s just a few steps to the Lemptégy Volcano.
Accompanied by a passionate geologist guide, you’ll venture – on foot or by mini-train – into the heart of an exposed volcano. Both fun and educational, this 2½-hour tour is sure to delight adults and children alike.
In summer, don’t miss the night-time tour to explore the volcano after dark on a magical sound-and-light walk.
Special offer
2. Spend a day at Vulcania
5 minutes away
Less than 1 km from the Lodges, Vulcania combines an amusement park with a science discovery centre focusing on volcanoes and the Earth.
Immersive experiences, dynamic films and interactive activities: the park is open from late March to early November.
3. Hiking in the surrounding Puys
Start from the Lodges
From the lodges, you can set off on foot straight away towards the Puy Chopine and the Puy des Gouttes.
This easily accessible route in the heart of the Chaîne des Puys (2½ hours / 8 km / 165 m elevation gain) will allow you to enjoy superb panoramic views.
4. Climbing the Puy de Dôme
15 minutes away
About a 15-minute drive away, the Puy de Dôme is the must-see peak of your stay.
You can choose to walk up via the marked trails or take the Panoramique des Dômes, the cogwheel train that will take you to the summit effortlessly.
Once at the top, you’ll enjoy a 360° panoramic viewof the Auvergne volcanoes.
5. Cycling amongst the volcanoes
Start from the Lodges
Mountain bike and gravel bike lovers can enjoy a section of the Grande Traversée du Massif Central (GTMC) which runs close to the Lodges.
Enjoy riding amongst the volcanoes on a variety of tracks and paths, choosing the distance to suit your ability and preferences.
6. Keep the volcanic adventure going at the Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
20 minutes away
Step inside a lava flow to discover the lives and work of 20th-century quarrymen on a historical tour of the Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic. An immersive experience combining sound, light and video in a former Volvic stone extraction gallery.
Tour for children
Make the most of a reduced rate with the 2-Sites Pass, which allows you to visit the Lemptégy Volcano AND the Volcic Stone Cave.
7. Relax at Royatonic
20 minutes away
Fancy a hot bath after a day of hiking and sightseeing? Head to Royatonic, about 20 minutes from the Lodges.
This spa and leisure centre offers everything you need to unwind after a day out: hot baths, a sauna, steam rooms, and more…
8. Discover L’Aventure Michelin
20 minutes away
In Clermont-Ferrand, L’Aventure Michelin tells the story of the brand and mobility through an interactive exhibition.
Combining industrial heritage, innovation and a culture of travel, the exhibition will appeal to car lovers and the simply curious alike.
9. Enjoy Aydat lake
20 minutes away
About 20 minutes from the Lodges, the Aydat Lake offers a pleasant setting for a walk, relaxing by the water’s edge or enjoying water sports in season.
It’s a lovely natural setting that adds variety to the scenery, offering a change of pace from volcanoes, forests and lakesides.
10. Treetop adventure and geocaching: having fun in the great outdoors
Around the lodges, there are several treetop adventure parks and adventure trails where you can climb high up into the trees; these are suitable for both children and adults, depending on the trail.
Geocaching, which is very popular in Auvergne, is also a fun way to explore the trails and countryside by taking part in modern ‘treasure hunts’ using GPS.
These activities perfectly complement a programme of hikes, adding a fun, family-friendly dimension to your stay.
Other major attractions to discover in Auvergne
Using the Lemptégy Lodges as a base, you can easily set off to explore the area’s other must-see attractions: the Parc Animalier d’Auvergne & the Château de Murol, or, a little further afield, other iconic sites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region such as Le PAL, the Le Corbusier site or Compostella Hôtel Dieu.
Stay at the Lemptégy Lodges to enjoy all these activities
A stay at the Lodges de Lemptégy means settling in among volcanoes, whilst remaining just a few minutes’ drive from the major attractions.
Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with your family or on your own, you can plan a trip that combines action-packed days with relaxation on site in this exceptional volcanic setting.