Panoramic Domes - The cog railway

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 06/11 to 31/12/2019
Departure times on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday every hour between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

From 01/01 to 22/03/2020
Departure times on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday every hour between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

From 28/03 to 30/06/2020
Departure times daily every 40 minutes between 9 am and 7 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2020
Departure times daily every 20 minutes between 9 am and 8.40 pm.

From 01/09 to 01/11/2020
Departure times daily every 40 minutes between 9 am and 7 pm.

From 07/11 to 20/12/2020
Departure times on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday every hour between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

From 21/12 to 31/12/2020
Departure times daily every hour between 10 am and 5 pm.

Rates

From 06/11 to 31/12/2019

Family pass: 39.60 €

One way ticket for adult: 11.40 €

Round-trip ticket for adult: 13.90 €

Round-trip ticket for a child : 7.80 €.

From 01/01 to 31/03/2020

Family pass: 40 €

One way ticket for adult: 11.50 €

Round-trip ticket for adult: 14 €

Round-trip ticket for a child : 7.90 €.

From 01/04 to 14/06/2020

Family pass: 40 €

One way ticket for adult: 12.10 €

Round-trip ticket for adult: 14.70 €

Round-trip ticket for a child : 8.70 €.

From 15/06 to 15/09/2020

Family pass: 40 €

One way ticket for adult: 12.50 €

Round-trip ticket for adult: 15.20 €

Round-trip ticket for a child : 9.20 €.

From 16/09 to 30/09/2020

Family pass: 40 €

One way ticket for adult: 12.10 €

Round-trip ticket for adult: 14.70 €

Round-trip ticket for a child : 8.70 €.

From 01/10 to 31/12/2020

Family pass: 40 €

One way ticket for adult: 11.50 €

Round-trip ticket for adult: 14 €

Round-trip ticket for a child : 7.90 €.

Free entry for children < 4 years.

Child entry valid for 4 - 12 years.

Group rate available for > 20 people.

Additional information

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
Equipment : Picnic area, Bar, Car park, Restaurant, Coach parking, Free car park
Methods of payment : Bank/credit card, Chèques Vacances, Cash, Online payment
Rubric : Leisure
Activities : Tourist transport, Tourist trains