Mont-Dore: Healing Mountain Waters and Snowy Winters
The resort area of Mont-Dore, France is located at a high altitude in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region and sits at the bank of Dordogne River. It is one of those beautiful destinations you can go into whether is it summer or winter because the town has a lot to offer. From different natural bodies of land such as mountains or volcanoes to bodies of water such as river and springs, there is much to see at Mont-Dore.
Best Time to Visit
Mont-Dore has a very short summer. It is only for a month, between July and August. Otherwise, the town has an overall cold weather than reaches below freezing point during winter. Even though the town is a year-round destination, more tourists are expected during winter especially from December to February. If you want to avoid the high traffic of people and get good deals on Mont-Dore FR hotels, come earlier during October or November. Numerous music festivals are held annually in town such as the Mont-Dore Volcanic Blues Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The contemporary Bardon Perry is a budget hotel in Mont-Dore that provides breakfast or brunch for free. Ten minutes away from the heart of the town is Hotel Restaurant Au Val Dore highly-rated for its restaurant on-site. The Aviation Hotel is also a popular choice among travelers for its heated indoor pool. Puy-de-Sancy, part of a dormant stratovolcano, is the highest Massif Central mountain that has long been a popular ski resort area. In summer, you can also hike the mountain trails or do cycling. It is just a short drive from Mont-Dore. You can also check out the popular fishing spot, Lake Guery. There is also a waterfalls nearby called The Great Cascade. Therapeutic thermal springs are also all over the town.