Hiking Puy de Dôme: A Day Trip from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand

🚌 Transportation: Easy 2-hour FlixBus ride from Lyon (€8-10, frequent departures) Navette Panoramique des Dômes shuttle runs April-November (free on weekends!) from Clermont city center/train station 🌋 The Hike: Puy de Dôme is a dormant volcanic dome & UNESCO site Two options: 🚂 Scenic train to summit (15 mins) 🥾 Hike up (~1.5-2hrs) - moderate difficulty with stunning views Pro tip: Check weather! We summited into <10m visibility (total "Wizard of Oz" moment) ☁️ 🏙️ Back in Town: Don't miss the black lava stone cathedral - perfect for atmospheric city walks Whole city feels like a postcard of volcanic landscapes #ClermontFerrand #PuyDeDome #HikingFrance