{"id":1952,"date":"2025-08-15T09:05:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T07:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campinglamarmotte.com\/tourisme-puy-de-dome\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:32:20","slug":"tourism-puy-de-dome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.campinglamarmotte.com\/en\/tourism-puy-de-dome\/","title":{"rendered":"Surroundings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The mountain is beautiful<\/p>\n\n

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La Marmotte Campsite<\/a> ><\/p>\n\n\n

Surroundings<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Discover the Puy-de-D\u00f4me, a region to be explored from the campsite<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Staying at our campsite in La Bourboule<\/a> is a wonderful opportunity to explore the Puy-de-D\u00f4me and its diverse landscapes, activities and heritage<\/strong>. Between volcanoes, spas, traditional villages and deep forests, you will discover a lively, authentic destination that is accessible all year round. From the summit of Puy de D\u00f4me to the narrow streets of La Bourboule, via the trails of Sancy and theme parks, tourism in Puy-de-D\u00f4me<\/a> will delight the curious, the active and the contemplative alike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visit La Bourboule, a spa resort in the Puy-de-D\u00f4me region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Bourboule is renowned for its healing thermal waters <\/strong>. The Grands Thermes<\/a>, just two kilometers from the campsite, offer top-quality treatments, particularly for dermatology, the respiratory system and post-Covid care. The free shuttle service from the campsite makes it easy for our guests<\/a> to get to the thermal baths. Take a stroll through the town’s Belle \u00c9poque charm<\/strong>, stroll through the alleys of Parc Fenestre or enjoy the stores, markets and events all year round. It’s the perfect place to take a gentle stroll around the Puy-de-D\u00f4me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Care and relaxation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay at a campsite for your ski vacation<\/span>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In winter, the Puy-de-D\u00f4me becomes a playground for winter sports enthusiasts. From La Marmotte, you have easy access to the ski areas of Le Mont-Dore, Super-Besse and Chastreix-Sancy<\/strong>. Downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing or tobogganing… all the snow activities on the Sancy massif<\/a> in the Puy-de-D\u00f4me are within easy reach. A shuttle bus runs 200m from the campsite to the Mont Dore ski resort. The campsite offers a shuttle service for a fee, departing from La Marmotte campsite in La Bourboule<\/strong>. Mountain atmosphere guaranteed, without the queues! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the Puys chain<\/span> and the Sancy massif<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Classified as aUnesco<\/strong> World Heritage site in 2018, the Cha\u00eene des Puys<\/strong> and the Limagne fault <\/strong>offer unique landscapes and a wealth of hiking opportunities. To discover the Puy-de-D\u00f4me, set off on an assault on the Puy de D\u00f4me<\/strong> or the Puy de Sancy<\/strong>. The Puy de D\u00f4me (1,465 m), a dormant volcano in the Puys chain, is located some 15 km from Clermont-Ferrand and gives its name to the Puy-de-D\u00f4me d\u00e9partement.In summer, the mountains are ideal for hiking, mountain biking and tobogganing. Breathtaking panoramas await you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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unique landscapes <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best things to do in Puy-de-D\u00f4me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Whether you’re an outdoor sports<\/strong> enthusiast, a keen hiker or just want to take a leisurely stroll with family or friends, here you’ll find everything you need to take a break and enjoy the fresh air and peaceful surroundings, while taking part in a wide range of activities<\/strong>. In summer, take advantage of all the mountain activities (summer tobogganing, downhill mountain biking, zip-lining). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Activities for your children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FENESTRE PARK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between La Bourboule and the wild landscapes of the Massif du Sancy, Parc Fenestre<\/a> is a splendid park covering more than 12 hectares<\/strong>, featuring century-old sequoia trees! This park offers an idyllic setting for a relaxing stroll, while allowing you to discover the richness of the local flora and fauna. With rides, slides, mini golf and a tree-top adventure course, your children will never want to leave Parc Fenestre in La Bourboule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VULCANIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A place for leisure and learning, Vulcania <\/a> is a must-see attraction, combining an amusement park<\/strong> with an interactive museum<\/strong>, allowing everyone to better understand how volcanoes<\/strong> and our planet work in a fun way. We are partners with Vulcania, so remember to ask for your promotional code at reception!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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have fun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fancy a family hike? The GR30 passes 200 m from the campsite<\/strong>. You can also explore the shores of Lac Chambon<\/strong>, fish at Lac du Gu\u00e9ry<\/strong>, or visit the hilltop villages. Find out more about outings with children, nature or culture tours, independent or accompanied, on the Auvergne Volcan Sancy tourist office website<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sports activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mountain biking trails, via ferrata at Mont-Dore, zip lines with turns, rock climbing, trail running… there is no shortage of outdoor sports activities<\/a> in Puy-de-D\u00f4me! Christophe, at reception, will be able to advise you on the best mountain bike, road bike or hiking trails<\/strong> (starting point for the GR30<\/strong> (Tour des Volcans et lacs d’Auvergne) is 200 m from the campsite and car parking is available for the duration of your GR30 hike) from the campsite. We will assist you in organising your excursions to the region’s many remarkable sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensational sports activities not to be missed<\/strong>: accrobranche at Le Capucin near Le Sancy, via ferrata, rock climbing, zip line with bends at Le Mont Dore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More into water? Head for water sports<\/strong> at Lac Chambon, fishing<\/strong> at Lac du Gu\u00e9ry or in the Dordogne river. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, the Puy-de-D\u00f4me is a true paradise for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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in the heart of nature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Camping partenaire Objectif Auvergne and other partnerships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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La Marmotte campsite is proud to be part of the Objectif Auvergne<\/a> network, a community committed to promoting sustainable tourism<\/strong> and authentic experiences in the region. This partnership enables us to offer you great deals<\/strong>, exclusive recommendations<\/strong> and discounts so you can explore Puy-de-D\u00f4me in a different way. We also work in partnership with local businesses<\/strong> such as the Sancy\u2019O water park<\/a> and the Grands Thermes de la Bourboule spa<\/a>, where you can enjoy a 10% discount <\/strong> as a campsite guest. Another way to make the most of your stay in Puy-de-D\u00f4me!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Discover nature bathing, the wellness area and spa packages <\/p>\n\n\n\n