Col de Ceyssat, Clermont-Ferrand

Name: Col de Ceyssat
Address: Clermont-Ferrand, France

#7 among attractions in Clermont-Ferrand

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The Ceyssat pass is a pass located in France in the Massif Central, south of the puy de Dôme, at the altitude of 1,077 m. It connects the Limagne at the level of Clermont-Ferrand, in the east, and the high valley of the Sioule, in the west, between the puy de Dôme, in the north, and the puy des Grosmanaux, in the south. It is borrowed by the RD 68. Two cafés-restaurants welcome tourists at the pass. The path of the Muleteers which goes up to the puy de Dôme starts from the pass of Ceyssat.

Coordinates: 45°45'50"N, 2°57'21"E

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Clermont-Ferrand France

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Col de Ceyssat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vulcania, Temple de Mercure, Puy de Dôme, Puy Pariou.

3.5 miN
Science museum, Amusement park, Theme park
Vulcania, Saint-Ours
90 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...
0.7 miNE
Temple, Ancient Roman architecture
Temple de Mercure, Orcines
18 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...
0.7 miNE
Volcano with trails, train and paragliding
Puy de Dôme, Orcines
19 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...
2.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy Pariou
62 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...
3.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy de Lassolas
94 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's Auvergne region lies Puy de Lassolas, a dormant volcano that forms part of the Chaîne des Puys - a string of volcanoes that have become a natural wonder in the Massif Central. This ancient geological formation, with its last eruption...
5.1 miE
Area
Chamalières, Clermont-Ferrand
131 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.
4.4 miE
Area
Royat, Clermont-Ferrand
113 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.
0.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Massif Central
24 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.
5.1 miNE
Area
Durtol, Clermont-Ferrand
131 min walk • Durtol is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.
4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy de la Vache
104 min walk • The Puy de la Vache is a basaltic volcano of the Puys chain, in the Massif Central in France.
3.3 miN
Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy des Goules, Orcines
85 min walk • The puy des Goules, also called Montgoulède, is a volcano of the Puys chain, in the Massif Central.