Places to visit near

Gelles

Gelles is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 1,032 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit: 21 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 32 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Château de Cordès, Château Dauphin and Chaine des Puys.

45.7695° N, 2.7631° EPop. 1,032

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km86
Must-see245
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gelles

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gelles
  2. Château de Cordèsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Puy de Montcharviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Chaine des Puysnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Vulcaniapark · 45 min
  6. Château Dauphinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gelles
Today’s loopGellesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gelles?

Château de Cordès (heritage site, about 12 km), Château Dauphin (heritage site, about 13 km), Chaine des Puys (nature spot, about 17 km), Puy de Côme (viewpoint, about 18 km), Puy de Montchar (viewpoint, about 18 km), Vulcania (park, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gelles?

86 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Gelles?

Château de Cordès, about 12 km by road; Château Dauphin (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Gelles?

Église Notre-Dame, about 19 km by road; Église Notre-Dame (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gelles?

Start in Gelles, visit Château de Cordès, then Puy de Montchar, then Chaine des Puys, then Vulcania, then Château Dauphin, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.