Chastreix-Sancy is located in the Puy de Dôme 60 km from Clermont-Ferrand, 20 km from Mont-Dore and 23 km from Super Besse. The town has 240 inhabitants called the spinning tops.
This is a family resort and friendly. Her breathtaking view of the Puy de Sancy and his national nature reserve make it the spot for all nature lovers.
The ski area
It is located on the west side of Sancy between 1350 and 1730 m altitude and has 16 km of slopes.
Thibault Maillard is the director of Chastreix Sancy station, the ideal place for sledding or learning downhill skiing. His day starts around 8am, everything has to be ready for the opening of the ski area.
The Chastreix Sancy resort has
- 6 green runs, 5 blue, 5 red, 2 black
- 7 ski lifts
- 1 play area with 1 covered mat, 2 toboggan runs and 1 discovery ski run
- 1 boardercross
- 28 snow guns
Practical information:
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
View the webcam installed in the station
ESF Chastreix Sancy
The ESF has 5 to 6 instructors. Passionate and in love with their region, they are there to help you discover the various Nordic sports. Patricia Vergnol is director of the ESF Chastreix Sancy, she convinced our walker to get on skis. It seems that in 2 lessons of 1 hour, he will know how to stand on boards, do snowplows and descend a green run…
The beginner slopes are easy and wide. Many children learn on the slopes of Chastreix.
Practical information:
Group lessons: during holidays 2 hours
Private lessons: 1h
For more information on the different ESF courses
The Chastreix Sancy Nature Reserve
The nature reserve is almost 1900 hectares. Nature has remained wild, it is a very beautiful space. Many hikes are authorized, about fifty kilometers are marked out. You must of course stay on these marked trails. Every summer approximately 200,000 people enjoy the beauty of this nature reserve.
Thierry Leroy is curator of the Chastreix Sancy nature reserve. A compendium of Auvergne mountains, a diversity of environments and landscapes of exceptional richness, a jewel of natural heritage, it gives us the secrets of the site.
Do not miss to discover the exhibitions that are held in the house of the natural reserve of Chastreix Sancy.
Three loops of hikes are proposed, from the house of the reserve in the village of Chastreix
Practical information:
House of the Chastreix-Sancy Nature Reserve Le Bourg 63680 Chastreix
Phone. : 04 73 21 41 74
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The bar-restaurant Le Roc
Jérôme Savoldelli runs the restaurant bar The Rock, at the foot of the slopes from the station. A traditional and Auvergne restauranttruffade, Cantal puff pastry, St. Nectaire fondue or even aligot… without forgetting the traditional pancake with the essential hot chocolate after having savored the pleasures of snow.
Practical information:
The restaurant is located at the foot of the slopes
Open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. until March 30, 2022
During the winter holidays. Evening takeaway: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Evening service: Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m.
Tel: 09 82 28 71 66 or 06 32 72 40 19
Randogs
Thierry Gaule is a musher, with Randogs, he organizes baptisms-discoveries or initiations-discoveries in sled dogs. If the snow runs out, the Cani-Kart will make you happy.
Dogs have, like humans, their character. Do not hesitate to come and discover them.
Practical information:
Tel: 06 63 35 01 66
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Zen stopover
You don’t ski? Enjoy the well-being and detox pass to recharge your batteries. A well-being activity every day: yoga, snowshoeing, massages…
We reconnect with the Earth. Anita Thevenot offers you a Zen Stopover. In the program: snowshoe yoga, Ayurvedic massages, but also meditation, relaxation, walking meditation, outdoor yoga and Ayurvedic cure.
Internship and stay with possible accommodation, do not hesitate to inquire.
Practical information:
Tel: 06 50 88 62 35
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The final word with the mayor
Shops in the town: 2 restaurants and 2 sports shops at the foot of the slopes and a bar and bakery in the Bourg.
Michel Babut is the mayor of the town, and what do you think are called the inhabitants of Chastreix? Response: tops ! This deserves some explanation.
You have been conquered by the charm of the town, direction Chastreix Sancy, for a day of sledding, skiing, snowshoeing without forgetting a good chocolate to end the day!