Make the most of our precious contryside - just breathe it all in ! 

Take your fill from the heart of this protected landscape !

Accompanied by a professional countryside guide :
Find all the hidden riches of the area around Volvic !

Walks of discovery in the midst of unspoilt beauty  in july and august

 - The Puy de Pariou : hike across one of the best-loved hillsides in the Auvergne 


- The Gouttes and Chopine Puys  : experience these volcanoes' unique and distinctive characteristics, and make the most of the fantastic view over the Chaîne des Puys.

- The Gorges of Viallard : go out and capture some unexpected treasures

- Have a go at Nordic hiking : experience this latest activity, wholly recommended for your health and vitality and it's great fun too. Nordic hiking is great for everyone ! (walking sticks provided)

- Signposted routes, fitness circuit, interpreted pathway (forest theatre), chill-out and picnic areas available all year round. Start point : the Sources de Volvic".

Live fife on the wild side :
Explore it in original ways !

Fun activities in july and august

- Horse-drawn carriage ride : See the area around Volvic at the gallop !
Thursdays and Fridays from 19 July to 26 August

- "JOrienteering Thursdays" : Try-outs and courses in orienteering  for all the family

- But where does the Volvic Source spring from ? : beginners'session on the wizard's moves

- The Volvic Cheire (solidified lava flow) : a treasure hunt over the last flows of lava arounfd Volvic. Ideal for all the family, you will find out all about the story of Volvic.
 

How do i sign up ?

Preferably 2 or 3 days before the activity. Places may be very limited on the day itself

Simply phone to Volvic Information Centre on (0033) 04.73.64.51.24
or e-mail us at : eivolvic@danone.com

Ongoing orienteering courses :
Learn orienteering right out in the countryside !

I you like exploring the country footpaths or VTT routes, it's really useful to know how to orienteer. At Volvic, you will find orienteering initiation circuits, adapted to different levels of difficulty.

So that you can begin to learn under your own steam, Volvic has produced an orienteering map for each route, all of which have guidance for beginners on the back. So there are four au 1/5000th scale maps :

- Circuit 1 green for people who have never done orienteering before
- Circuit 2 blue for those who have already started to learn
- Circuit 3 red for people with some experience
- Circuit 4 black for experts

HOW DO I GET THE MAPS ?

1.       At the Volvic Information Centre from the beginning of April to the beginning of November
2.       At the point-of-sale in Volvic's Tourist Office

Single price : 2 euros per map.

learn more      www.espaceinfo.volvic.fr