about-auvergne

A Plateau of ancient hardened lava and granite with forested volcanic peaks and deep river gorges, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Puy de Dome (1,465m) an extinct volcano provide fantastic views of the Puy Mountain chain and the plains below.
The outdoor activities covers virtually every thing including; Hiking, biking, golf, watersports like sailing, canoeing, swimming,fishing and rafting. Hang gliding ,skiing, painting, infact this truly is a paradise for lovers of the outdoors
The Puy de Sancy is the highest of the peaks in the Mont Dore with 2 cable cars taking walkers to the top in summer and skiiers in winter, there is a good restaurant there with spectacular views.

The area is famous also for its cheeses which include; Salers, Cantal and St.Nectaires as well as the bleu d'Auvergne and Fourme d'Ambert.

Climate. long warm summers, though thunderstones can often appear from nowhere and temperature can reach well into the 30's.
The winters can be wet with snow on the mountains often lasting till the end of April.