If you're searching for outdoor excitement, make sure you visit Puy de Sancy. No easy stroll around the block, this hike is perfect for a mid-vacation work out.
When you've spent some time at this steep landmass in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, why not make your way to Mont-Dore Station, Lac Pavin, and Thermes du Mont-Dore? They're not too far from Puy de Sancy and also a hit with travelers.