Puy Mary
Le Claux, France
A pyramid-shaped peak at the heart of an old volcano. From the Pas de Peyrol, the highest road pass in the Massif Central, stairs lead to the summit in about 30 minutes.
- Nearest town
- Le Claux, France
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 45.1086, 2.6797
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping municipal La BedisseCampsite11 km from Puy Mary · 83 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Aire camping-car park de DienneMotorhome stopover11 km from Puy Mary · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire Murat, Le StalaposMotorhome stopover14 km from Puy Mary · 123 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping municipal Les GentianesCampsite24 km from Puy MaryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Aire municipale d’AllancheMotorhome stopover24 km from Puy Mary · 40 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire de camping-car de ColtinesMotorhome stopover24 km from Puy Mary · 5 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
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FAQs
Where is Puy Mary?
Puy Mary is in Le Claux, France, at GPS 45.1086, 2.6797. It is about 15 km from Salers.
Can you camp near Puy Mary?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping du Puy Mary, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 44 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Puy Mary?
Puy Mary is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Auvergne volcanoes: Puy de Dôme to Puy Mary.
What is there to see near Puy Mary?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lac Pavin (46 km), Murol castle (56 km), Conques abbey church (61 km) and Château d’Estaing (62 km).
When is the best time to visit Puy Mary?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)