★ 3.6Rating
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The Camper’s take
Updated June 2026
Panoramic viewpoint overlooking Clermont-Ferrand and Puy de Dôme near Ternant. Picnic area with tables and grass parking. Peaceful setting with occasional road traffic. ⚠️ Municipal restrictions: campervans prohibited 22:00-07:00 on Orcines. Sloped terrain, minimal facilities. Best for day stops and sunrise.
Highlights
- Stunning views over Clermont-Ferrand and Puy de Dôme
- Picnic area with tables
- Usually quiet with little traffic
- Remarkable sunrises and sunsets
Good to know
- Strict municipal regulation (no parking for motorhomes between 10 PM and 7 AM)
- Steep terrain makes parking uncomfortable.
- Parking on a bend with no amenities
- Windy spot
Motorhome access : Access possible but sloping and narrow terrain. Large vehicles advised to use the picnic area instead. Tricky manoeuvring on bends. Parking regulated by municipal order.
Best for
coupleshikerscalm/nature
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Is it a quiet place?
It varies by season according to traveller reviews.