Grand Sarcouy
#2810 among destinations in France
Facts and practical information
The Grand Sarcouy or Sarcoui is a volcano in the Puys chain, in the Massif Central.
Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
Grand Sarcouy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Vulcania, Temple de Mercure, Puy de Dôme, Puy Pariou.
Science museum, Amusement park, Theme parkVulcania, Saint-Ours
48 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes, Vulcania is an amusement park that offers a unique blend of education and entertainment in Saint-Ours, France. This park, dedicated to the science and nature of volcanoes and planet Earth, provides a fascinating journey...
Temple, Ancient Roman architectureTemple de Mercure, Orcines
78 min walk • Rising from the volcanic landscape of the Auvergne region, the Temple de Mercure at Puy de Dôme in Orcines, France, is a historical gem that beckons the modern traveler. This ancient Roman temple was dedicated to Mercury, the messenger of the gods, and its remnants...
3 miS Volcano with trails, train and paraglidingPuy de Dôme, Orcines
77 min walk • The Puy de Dôme is a majestic natural wonder that stands proudly in the Auvergne region of central France, near the city of Orcines. This ancient lava dome, which is the lead figure among the chain of volcanoes known as the Chaîne des Puys, rises to an impressive...
Nature, Natural attraction, VolcanoPuy Pariou
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's Auvergne region, Puy Pariou is a natural marvel that beckons to both geologists and adventurers alike. As a classic cinder cone volcano, it is part of the Chaîne des Puys, a north-south oriented chain of volcanoes that has become a...
AreaChamalières, Clermont-Ferrand
122 min walk • Chamalières is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, central France. Chamalières is the third-largest town in the department and lies about 150 miles from Lyon.
AreaRoyat, Clermont-Ferrand
120 min walk • Royat is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France. Since Roman times, its thermal springs have made it a spa town, and the remains of the Roman baths are still visible. As of 2018, its population was 4,505.
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain passMassif Central
72 min walk • The Massif Central is a highland region in the middle of southern France, consisting of mountains and plateaus. It covers about 15% of mainland France.
AreaDurtol, Clermont-Ferrand
93 min walk • Durtol is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.
ChurchChurch of Our Lady, Clermont-Ferrand
126 min walk • The church Notre-Dame de Chamalières is a former Catholic collegiate church located in Chamalières, in the department of Puy-de-Dôme, France. It is classified as a historical monument in 1840.
Natural attraction, VolcanoPuy des Goules, Orcines
10 min walk • The puy des Goules, also called Montgoulède, is a volcano of the Puys chain, in the Massif Central.
Volcano, NaturePuy de Gravenoire, Clermont-Ferrand
139 min walk • The puy de Gravenoire or puy de Grave Noire is a dormant volcano in France, part of the Puys chain and located near Clermont-Ferrand.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes