Visit
Must seen
- Your accommodation is located just 10 minutes by car from the most famous volcano in Auvergne: the Puy de Dôme. You can reach the summit by cogwheel train (info: https://www.panoramiquedesdomes.fr/). For the bravest you can also make the ascent via the « muletier »’ track.
- Several hiking trails start from the « Panoramique des Dômes » or « Les Goules » car park, and take you to discover sublime viewpoints at the top of volcanoes such as « Pariou » or « Puy des Goules ».
- 15 minutes from Manson, VULCANIA welcomes you to explore the world of volcanism (info : https://www.vulcania.com).
- Clermont Ferrand, a city to discover for its historical heritage with its cathedral, its Notre Dame du Port basilica (UNESCO World Heritage), and its sporting dynamism (ASM rugby, Clermont Foot 63, MICHELIN competition). (info : https://www.clermontauvergnetourisme.com/).
Activities
- Hiking: Directly from your accommodation you can directly reach several hiking trails to visit the town of St Genès Champanelle and its volcanoes. Several marked loops will allow you to discover the « puy de LASSOLAS » and « puy de la VACHE » passing by the famous chapel of SAINT AUBIN and of course the Puy de Dôme by the path of the muleteers. https://www.clermontmetropole.eu/fr/bouger-se-divertir/lexcellence-sportive/equipements-sportifs/lescapad/
- For your bike rides, many marked paths will allow you to discover the chain of puys from North to South. For your bike rentals:
- Fancy a ride, with the family, on an electric bike? At the foot of the Puy de Dôme, the Bee's Station offers you the rental of electric hybrid bikes and mountain bikes to set off on a volcano adventure on routes approved by the « Parc des Volcans ». https://www.stationsbees.com/stations/stations-bee-s-clermont-ferrand-puy-de-dome-63
- For mountain bikers who want to discover the lakes of Auvergne, Louis will welcome you to Lake Aydat to discover its surroundings with its fleet of muscular and electrically assisted mountain bikes https://www.larouevertevtt.fr
- mong the famous lakes of Auvergne, Lake Aydat is only 15 minutes from Manson. You can swim or simply hike all around the lake.
The attractions
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- The MICHELIN Adventure will make you discover the history of the tires of the famous Bibendum, since its birth, in 1889. Much more than a museum, you will be able to discover the history of the company which has shaped the evolution of the city of Clermont-Ferrand.
- After a nice hike, what could be better than a good bath in the hot volcanic waters of Royatonic….with outdoor and indoor swimming pool, whirlpool baths, hammam, and saunas…just 10 minutes from Manson.
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