Clermont-Ferrand has a privileged place on the map of France. In Auvergne, not far from Drôme Provençale and Lyon, the city renowned for its volcanoes and its relaxed lifestyle attracts visitors with aerial and urban activities.
The flagship town of Puy-de-Dôme is the ideal starting point for outdoor activities, with its surrounding lakes, mountains and spas. Well-being session at the spa or light flight, everyone has their own program for the day or a short stay!
Stopping in Clermont-Ferrand for the day or for a weekend means absolutely visiting the volcanoes of Auvergne, this natural magic that is often appreciated at altitude .
To gain height and offer you a first flight , get in a helicopter, a hot air balloon, a two-seater ULM or even a paraglider! The sensations on board are different depending on the aircraft, but the spectacle is just as grandiose.
During your aerial escapade, you will fly over the regional natural park of the volcanoes of Auvergne to see the chain of puys (80 volcanoes in total), with the puy de Sancy and the puy de Dôme, the highest volcano.
You will also see castles and lakes, like that of Ravel, Murol or Chazeron. You may also see the Gergovie plateau where Caesar would have defeated Vercingetorix?!
Trend activity par excellence, the simulator immerses you in an amazing fictional reality . Flying in a plane, helicopter or driving a racing car, you will embark on a most realistic sporting experience.
In a simulator that reproduces the sensations in an aircraft or a car, you are in control As if you were there. It is also thanks to the HD screens that completely immerse you!
Accessible from adolescence and without prior knowledge required , it is ideal for training before embarking on an initiation to piloting for example. Even better than "Fast &Furious" or "Top Gun", you feel like the main actor!
If you are thirsty for adventure, you can stay close to Clermont-Ferrand and discover different landscapes with an all-terrain hike . On a quad, you step on the gas!
On a walk, you can admire what is known as "Auvergne Tuscany", the Pays de Billom in the Limagne plain. Between two strokes of the handlebars and the accelerator, take the time to observe nature, and perhaps you will have some views of Livradois-Forez or the famous puys of Puy-de-Dôme.
If you want even more adrenaline and to really be an actor during the session, then motocross may interest you, for an internship or an initiation for example.
This kind of motorcycle intended for races with obstacles and the dented paths promises you the learning of some piloting techniques to make the earth fly in your path. Stay calm though, the instructor is watching you!
On the handlebars of the two-wheeler and helmet in place, you will have to master your reactive car on the proposed route. Little by little, you will become more comfortable and will be able to perform a few more maneuvers.
Our opinion:for the daredevils but also those who like mechanics and a taste for challenge!
Vulcania is an amusement park in the heart of the Volcanoes Park. You combine discovery of the region and adventure in an educational and scientific aspect .
20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, you dive into the world of volcanoes in an exceptional natural setting. You are not in Jurassic Park, but you may come across a dinosaur there. Thrills for young and old guaranteed!
These forces of nature that are volcanoes are central to the theme of the park. Through animations, films and walks, you pierce some of their mysteries. A day to spend with the family, for example!
In Clermont-Ferrand, life is good. With the scenery of the puys, natural parks and numerous lakes , nature is omnipresent. There are great outdoor activities, but not only!
You can also turn to high-tech with drone piloting, or even warm up your brains in an escape game. Those who love the region can also organize a charming weekend , sleeping in a picturesque hotel and recharging your batteries in a spa why not.
