The Banne d'Ordanche is a summit of volcanic origin culminating at 1515 meters above sea level. Enjoy a 360° view of the 3 volcanic massifs of the Parc National Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne.
The origin of the name Banne comes from the patois horn in the image of its slender silhouette. A circular 360° view of the 3 volcanic massifs of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park: the chain of Dômes, Monts-Dore and the Cantalien massif. Mecca of mountain pastures where herds of sheep graze.
A crater erected in the middle of the chain of volcanoes
Belonging to the Monts Dore and culminating at an altitude of 1515 metres, the Banne d'Ordanche appeared around 2 million years ago. Its name comes from the word "banne" which means "horn" in patois, referring to the slender silhouette of the site. This summit then froze before being affected by the glaciers which shaved it. At its summit, an orientation table allows you to enjoy a superb 360° landscape including the Cantal massif, the Dômes chain and the Monts Dore chain. The Banne d'Ordanche is mainly made up of a basaltic igneous rock, to which it gave its name, ordanchite.
A thousand and one ways to reach this unique peak
La Banne d'Ordanche is accessible on foot, by hiking trails, such as that of the "Borne des 4 seigneurs" starting from the village of Laqueuille, or by bike, via mountain bike trails starting in particular at the lake of Servières. These routes cross beech forests and mountain pastures, pastures which are traveled by many flocks of sheep in summer. It is also possible to park near the site, in a car park located 6 kilometers from the village of Murat-le-Quaire, then follow the markings to access the summit (2 hours round trip).
The GR30 passes through the Banne d'Ordanche and offers a magnificent view of the chain of puys.
Access
By car, follow the D 922 then the D 30 to Murat-le-Quaire, then follow the signs for Banne d'Ordanche to the car park located 6 km from the village of Murat-le-Quaire. The ascent will then be done on foot following the markings, allow about 2 hours round trip.
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