{"id":4834,"date":"2026-11-13T21:01:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T20:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campingdelacroze.com\/?p=4834"},"modified":"2026-11-13T21:04:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T20:04:03","slug":"easter-holidays-puy-de-dome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campingdelacroze.com\/en\/blog\/easter-holidays-puy-de-dome\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter holidays in the Puy-de-D\u00f4me: what to do in spring?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Picture it\u2026 Broom starting to bloom, volcano tops still dusted with white, and trails all to yourself. In spring, the Puy-de-D\u00f4me gently wakes up, far from the summer crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Camping de la Croze in Ch\u00e2tel-Guyon, the main sites of the Cha\u00eene des Puys are 30 minutes away, and the loveliest walks just a few minutes. Here are our ideas to make the most of your Easter holidays in Auvergne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Hikers<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why visit the Puy-de-D\u00f4me in spring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

April is the ideal time to discover the volcanoes: the days get longer, nature turns green again and you visit the top sites without queuing. Days are mild and evenings cooler, so pack a good fleece and walking shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And when you get back from your outings, your heated mobile home is waiting, for cosy family evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volcanoes and major sites: open from the spring holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vulcania (30 min)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The European park of volcanism reopens in spring. Motion rides, immersive films and a planetarium: your children will love diving into the heart of eruptions, even on a grey day. Discover our campsite near Vulcania<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Aerial<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Lempt\u00e9gy Volcano (30 min)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here, you really go inside a volcano! On board a small covered train, you discover chimneys, lava flows and volcanic bombs. The visit runs even in the rain, ideal for an uncertain day. Find out all about the Lempt\u00e9gy Volcano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Inside<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The puy de Pariou and the Panoramique des D\u00f4mes (30 min)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our tip: climb the puy de Pariou in the morning and walk around its perfect crater, then head to nearby Lempt\u00e9gy in the afternoon. For an effortless 360\u00b0 view, the rack railway of the Panoramique des D\u00f4mes<\/a> takes you up to the summit of the puy de D\u00f4me. Hiking info on the puy de Pariou<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring walks close to the campsite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Enval gorges (5 min)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our favourite walk, under the oaks and along the stream, with its little waterfall. An easy outing for the whole family, and your dogs are welcome too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Waterfall<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Gour de Tazenat (20 min)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This almost perfect crater lake can be walked around in under an hour. In spring, its wooded shores are especially peaceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volvic and the Ch\u00e2teau de Tourno\u00ebl (10 to 15 min)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stroll through the stone lanes of Volvic, then admire the silhouette of the Ch\u00e2teau de Tourno\u00ebl overlooking the plain. More ideas in our most beautiful castles near the campsite<\/a> and our hikes from the campsite<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ch\u00e2teau<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Easter egg hunts and events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your stay falls on Easter weekend, make the most of it: several sites organise egg hunts, such as the Panoramique des D\u00f4mes at the top of the puy de D\u00f4me or the Lempt\u00e9gy Volcano. Dates change every year, so check the tourist offices’ events calendars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another treat for food lovers: local markets and producers, to taste Saint-Nectaire cheese and Auvergne specialities. Our favourite local food addresses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the weather plays tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A spring shower? No problem, there are plenty of indoor ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n