Mont-Dore
Mont-Doré is a town in the heart of the Massif Central. The Puy de Sancy, at 1886 metres the highest point in the Massif Central, stands at the end of the valley behind the town.
It is best known as a ski resort, forming part of the Mont-Doré - Super Besse ski region. It is also very well known as a spa town, with the main baths in the town dating from the end of the 19th century.
The town is more 19th century than 20th century in feel, with old buildings lining the large central open square, wich contains rows of plane trees and has various cafes etc lining the edges.
Outside ski season Mont-Dore is well known as an outdoor centre, with numerous walked trails heading off into the surrounding hills. It is also at the end of the very scenic Vallee de Chaudefour, which passes through the hills behind the town.
Note: that babbling brook that passes through the town is the Dordogne river, close to its source.
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Places to visit near Mont-Dore, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Mont-Dore.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
28 km: Chaine-des-Puys (Volcanic mountain range) 15 km: Chateau de Murol (Chateau) 8 km: La Bourboule (ski and spa town) 12 km: Orcival (village with roman church) 27 km: Puy-de-Dome (volcanic hill) 21 km: Saint-Nectaire (Spa town)
See also Mont-Dore (version Francais)
