How to get by car to Station du Mont-Dore in the Massif Central?

Station du Mont-Dore is a ski resort at an elevation of 1,325m (4,347ft) above sea level, located in the Puy-de-Dôme department of France.

Station du Mont-Dore

Where is Station du Mont-Dore?

The resort is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the central part of the country, at the foot of the Puy de Sancy and Puy de la Perdrix. It’s a ski and winter sports resort in an atypical natural setting surrounded by mountains. Its sharp relief, shaped by a volcanic past, is popular with freeride enthusiasts.

How long is the road to Station du Mont-Dore?

The road to the resort is totally paved. It’s called D983. Starting from Mont-Dore, the road is 3.0 km (1.86 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 235 m and the average gradient is 7.83%. It has been featured as a final stage for the Tour de France race.

Is the road to Station du Mont-Dore open in winter?

Set high in the heart of the Sancy Mountains, at the start of the Dordogne region, it’s the highest part of the Massif Central. The road is open all year round but short-term closures are common in winter due to snow.

 

 

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