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Culminating at 850 meters in the massif of Sancy, Murol, charming medieval village, flourishes in a bucolic green setting. Between the Tartaret volcano, the Puy de Bessolles and the promontory of Murol castle overlooking the Couze Chambon valley, Murol is a perfect destination for nature lovers and picturesque villages.
Located 26 kilometres south-west of Clermont-Ferrand, Murol is a tourist resort renowned for its magnificent preserved landscapes, its culture, its heritage and its many activities. Dominated by its incredible 12th century castle, a true medieval fortress classified as a Historic Monument, Murol attracted many painters at the beginning of the 20th century who fell in love with Murol's magnificent snow-covered paintings in winter and created the "Murols School". Whether you visit it in winter or summer, Murol will never have the same face to show you. During the winter period, when the hills and valleys are adorned with a thick coat of glittering snow, the village will delight snowshoeing and snow sports enthusiasts. Skiing, cross-country skiing, sledging, dog sledding, freeride descents, fatbike... Snow sports will have no secrets for you. Only 16 kilometres from the Super-Besse ski resort, Murol is ideally placed to introduce you to the pleasures of winter sports with family or friends.
You like history, but also gastronomy and swimming ? Don't panic, in Murol, everything is done so that you spend an unforgettable holiday, without having to sacrifice one of your favourite activities. In fine weather, a visit to the Château de Murol is a must so that you can discover the feudal period and its imprint on the city. Perched on its rocky spur dominating the valley of the couze de Chambon, it offers from its round path an exceptional panorama on the surrounding massifs ! After this visit, stroll through the old village through the Parc du Prélong and its winding streets and do not miss the museum of painters, for a cultural break. Cheese lovers ? Murol is located on the famous "Route des Fromages". All along this route, farms, cheese dairies, cooperatives and craftsmen will open their doors to let you discover their legendary know-how as well as their daily life, from milking cows to making cheese, without forgetting the best : tasting local cheeses, such as the delicious Saint-Nectaire and Grand Murol, a real pride in the region! In restaurants in Wallis, you will find it in the form of fondue, in crispy rolls, in burgers, in a truffade, in crust around trout fillets, in brioches, tapas or simply raw... You will have understood it, here, the Saint-Nectaire can be savoured in all sauces, for all desires.
After these tastings, you will have to discover all the seaside attractions of Murol : a seaside resort of choice in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Murol becomes during the summer a very popular destination, particularly thanks to Lake Chambon, located in the heart of the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne. A place for relaxation, games and idleness, with its beaches, restaurants and shops by the water, it attracts many holidaymakers in search of a cool bubble. The nautical base of this volcanic lake equipped with 2 beautiful beaches watched and labelled Blue Flag also proposes a good number of nautical activities, for beginners and for initiates. On the agenda ? Optimist, dinghy, windsurf, pedal'eau, canoe, kayak, fishing, paddle, but also inflatable structures for the little ones, trampolines, slides... If you prefer activities on land, then know that you can walk or bike around the lake along its banks. You will have understood, whether you are in Murol for holidays with family or friends, Lake Chambon is the ideal place to recharge your batteries while enjoying many outdoor activities. As for walking, all around Murol, there are many hiking routes : a land of wide open spaces served by a grandiose nature, the Sancy lends itself to all "green" leisure activities. Hiking to meet marmots and chamois which populate the massifs via the GR 4 (route "Highlands and Mounts of Auvergne") or the GR 30 (route "From the Chaîne des Puys to the lead of Cantal"), Cross-country mountain biking via 540 kilometres of marked trails, cycling in the valleys and emblematic passes of the region, trail, paragliding or hot-air ballooning... So many activities which, it is certain, will delight young and old adventurers !
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Dominique
15/06/2019
I recommend the restaurant "L'arbalète" in Murol for its exceptional truffade and the very friendly welcome.
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A listed castle, a historical monument and a museum of the School's painters, Murol is full of history.
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Perched at an altitude of 1886m, the volcanic massif of Puy de Sancy is accessible by foot or cable car.
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