🇫🇷 Puy de Dôme Day Trip Guide (Car-Free Edition!)

🌿 For nature lovers near Clermont-Ferrand, this volcanic hike makes a perfect escape! Here’s how we did it: 🚌 Public Transport Tips • Bus from Clermont: Stops at Maison de la Culture (5min walk from Gare Routière – don’t mix it up with the train station like we did! 😅) • Key warning: Only 1 bus every 2 hours, and drivers won’t overload – return early to secure a seat! • Schedule: Check for stops/times (save it offline!). 🥾 The Hike 🚶 Approach: A long walk to the base (signs exist but feel endless – we asked 2 locals to confirm we weren’t lost!). ⛰️ Up: 2-hour climb (moderate effort for non-hikers). 🚂 Down: Scenic train (budget-friendly, with minor student discounts). Pro: Views through glass windows > sore knees! ☀️ Survival Kit • Sunscreen (summer heat is real!) • Water (no shops en route) • Patience for bus gaps & "are-we-there-yet" moments #PuyDeDome #HikeFrance #VolcanicViews #CarFreeAdventures