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Mont Dore
Spend 1–2 days: one day for the cable‑car to Puy de Sancy and a quick spa visit; add a second day for a short hike or cheese farm.
Mont Dore is a small spa town in the Auvergne mountains. The main draw is the nearby Puy de Sancy (cable‑car, short hike) and the thermal baths. A full day covers the peak and baths; a second day allows a modest hike (≈14 km) or a visit to La Cheverie de Mont Dore cheese farm.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow limits hiking)
- Airport
- CFE
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mont Dore17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mont Dore, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyMont Dore is safe for tourists; main risks are mountain weather changes and occasional icy paths in winter.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCFE Clermont‑Ferrand Auvergne Airport (Bus or car about 1 h 15 min to Mont Dore).
- Getting aroundLocal roads (D219, D996) connect the town to nearby villages; regional bus (CFTA) runs a few times daily; most visitors walk or drive a rental car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- BeerBeer (draft)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CFE Clermont‑Ferrand Auvergne Airport (Bus or car about 1 h 15 min to Mont Dore)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mont Dore: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local roads (D219, D996) connect the town to nearby villages; regional bus (CFTA) runs a few times daily; most visitors walk or drive a rental car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Le Puy‑en‑Velay
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Car or regional bus, about 45 min
Pilgrimage town with cathedral and historic centre.
Vichy
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Car, about 1 h 10 min via D2089
Famous spa city, good for a contrast visit.
La Cheverie de Mont Dore
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Drive D996/D219 to Murat‑le‑Quaire, then 1 km (0.6 mi) local roadDrive D996/D219 to Murat‑le‑Quaire, then 0.6 mi (1 km) local road
Cheese farm tour €3.50 adult; good for families.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
La Closerie de Manou
€75 per double room; breakfast included; parking
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–130 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2 people)1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Cable‑car round‑trip to Puy de Sancy2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Thermal bath treatment2 × €45 · check | €90 |
| Cheese‑farm tour2 × €4 · check | €8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €44 |
| Trip total≈ €241 per person per day, bed included | €482≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pizza slice | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Beer (draft) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Cable‑car to Puy de Sancy | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Thermal bath treatment | €30–60 (≈ US$35–70) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cable‑car operates seasonally; check winter schedule.
- Winter snow can close some hiking trails; verify before heading out.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Marseille; French embassy in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Clermont‑Ferrand → Mont Dore (car hire, 1 h): ≈ €45–60 per day (check)
- Cable‑car round‑trip: ≈ €12–20 (check)
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (exküzé mwa / pardón)
- Merci — Thank you (mehr-see)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kombyan)
- Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (parlé voo ahn‑glay)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (oo son lay twah‑let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mont Dore. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (snow limits hiking) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a second night for a full‑day hike (14 km loop) on Puy de Sancy.
- Combine spa day with a cheese‑farm visit to fill a half‑day.
Sources
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