The puy de Dôme rack railway, journey to the top of the volcanoes !

The mountainside pathway offers a comfortable 15 minute journey and reveals a breathtaking panorama on the chain of Puys, the plain of Limagne, Clermont-Ferrand and the Massif du Sancy. Arriving at the station of the summit, you are left with a few meters to cross to find out the " Giant Dome " mythical site, lighthouse symbol of the Auvergne.

Opening dates and times

From 04/11 to 31/12/2024 between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
Open exceptionally on 11/11.

From 01/01 to 16/03/2025 between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

From 17/03 to 21/03/2025.
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

From 22/03 to 30/06/2025, daily between 9 am and 7 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2025, daily between 9 am and 8 pm.

From 01/09 to 02/11/2025, daily between 9 am and 7 pm.

Services and equipment

Pets allowed : Chiens tenus en laisse, à l'exception des chiens de 1ère catégorie.
Languages of visit : German, English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch
Services : Pets supplement, Tourist brochures, Restaurant, Fast food
Equipment : Picnic area, Bar, Car park, Restaurant, Coach parking, Free car park
Methods of payment : Bank/credit card, Travellers Cheque, Cash, Online payment
Rubric : Leisure
Activities : Tourist transport, Tourist trains

Prices

  • Teenager: from 8.60 €
  • Family pass: from 41.60 €
  • One way ticket for adult: from 14.40 €
  • Round-trip ticket for adult: from 17.20 €.
  • Free entry for children < 4 years.
  • Group rate available for > 20 people.

Accessibilité

Adapted tourism : Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs, Even flooring with no obstacles, Minimum aisle width of 90 cm, Doors >=77 cm wide, Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm, Reception desk between 70-80 cm high, WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Nb. pers. pouvant être accueillies simultanément en fauteuil roulant : 6