Nature

Terra Volcana is an ideal destination for those who want to combine outdoor activities, geological discovery and simple well-being. Whether you choose to put on your trainers for a hiking trail, take your mountain bike for a tour of the puys, or simply take a breather in a protected setting.

Nature A land of emotions

Welcome to Terra Volcana, a vast volcanic region nestling in the north of the Puy-de-Dôme department. Here, between the Limagne plain and the volcanoes, nature invites you to get away from it all: hikes through lava flows, mountain bike trails over unexpected terrain, and protected natural areas revealing exceptional geological and ecological wealth. Whether you’re a curious walker, cyclist or lover of the great outdoors, Terra Volcana offers you an authentic playground steeped in history, perfect for relaxation and inspiration.

Nature Our walking trails Between volcanoes and plains

For hiking enthusiasts, Terra Volcana offers a range of signposted walks in the Puy-de-Dôme, from family-friendly strolls to more challenging routes. You can choose to explore the Limagne plain or climb the slopes of the surrounding volcanoes, with splendid views of the Chaîne des Puys. Our walks in the Auvergne volcanoes immerse you in a spectacular volcanic environment, between forests and lava flows. Terra Volcana offers a range ofhiking itineraries to suit all your nature-loving desires.

Hiking in Terra Volcana

Nature Our mountain bike and cycling routes On your pedals!

Terra Volcana doesn’t disappoint when it comes to two-wheeled tours, with a network of mountain bike, VTC and electrically-assisted bike itineraries offering a dynamic way to explore the volcanoes. For example, two new family circuits, “Birlou” and “Madargascar”, have been inaugurated from Châtel-Guyon, perfectly suited to a family outing. For more experienced cyclists, there are mountain bike trails of up to 103km in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes. You’ll cycle between ridges, forests and panoramic views of the Limagne fault.

Mountain biking, cycling, adrenaline

Nature Unique protected natural areas Recharge your batteries!

Terra Volcana is part of the vast Parc naturel régional des Volcans d’Auvergne, an area protected since 1977 and covering several hundred thousand hectares. The park preserves a mosaic of natural environments: high altitude grasslands, forests, peat bogs, rivers, lakes… The Puy-de-Dôme offers some remarkable protected natural areas to discover, such as the Enval gorges or the large pond at Pulvérières, where nature can be experienced at every step.

These are places where you can get away from it all, observe the flora and fauna and take a contemplative break. They are a reminder of the extent to which respect for the environment and the enhancement of a unique natural heritage are at the heart of the Terra Volcana experience.

Protected natural areas