Taxi La Bourboule → Le Mont-Dore
Shuttle La Bourboule → Le Mont-Dore at €20–€25. 10 km between the twin Sancy spa towns.
A taxi between La Bourboule and Le Mont-Dore costs between €20 and €25 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 10 kilometres and a journey time of from 12 to 18 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes D130, with no tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €35. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
10 km
Duration
12 min
Estimated price
€20–€25
Availability
24/7
La Bourboule and Le Mont-Dore are the twin spa and tourist resorts of the Sancy massif, separated by just 10 km of mountain road along the Upper Dordogne. These two towns, though very close geographically, each have their own identity and complementary strengths making them a unique pairing in the French thermal and tourist landscape. La Bourboule is the town of arsenical waters, specialising in paediatric cures for asthma and eczema, with its Fenestre Park, Belle Époque casino and family-friendly Charlannes ski resort. Le Mont-Dore is the Puy de Sancy town, renowned for its historic neo-Byzantine thermal baths specialising in rheumatology and respiratory conditions, its 31-run ski domain served by 14 lifts, and its cable car ascending to the summit of the Massif Central's highest point. The taxi shuttle between the two resorts serves many needs. Spa guests are the primary users: some follow a cure at La Bourboule in the morning and wish to enjoy a complementary treatment at Le Mont-Dore in the afternoon, or vice versa. Thermal doctors sometimes prescribe treatments at both establishments when pathologies warrant it, as each resort's waters have different and complementary properties. Skiers are the second main users: the Charlannes domain at La Bourboule and the Mont-Dore – Sancy domain offer different experiences, and some skiers like to alternate between Charlannes' family runs and the more sporting Val de Courre runs at Le Mont-Dore. An inter-resort ski pass exists for skiers wishing to enjoy both domains. Hikers also appreciate this shuttle: many hiking routes start in one resort and end in the other, such as the Upper Dordogne trail following the river from its source (near Le Mont-Dore) to La Bourboule, or ridge trails linking the summits above both valleys. The D130 road connecting the two resorts follows the nascent Dordogne valley, offering preserved mountain landscapes with century-old fir forests, altitude meadows where Salers cattle graze, and volcanic stone hamlets. In winter, the road dons a spectacular white mantle, firs bowing under snow and surrounding peaks glittering in the altitude sunshine. This link is also used by restaurateurs and shopkeepers from both resorts, by families staying in one resort who wish to enjoy the other's activities, and by passing tourists wanting to discover both faces of the Sancy in a single day.
Route
Route La Bourboule → Le Mont-Dore
Your driver takes the D130, a perfectly maintained mountain road that serves as the lifeline between the two Sancy resorts. Departing from La Bourboule, the road first crosses the thermal quarter past the Choussy-Lépine establishments and grand Belle Époque hotels. It then enters the Upper Dordogne valley, a river that rises at the Puy de Sancy and flows through both resorts before continuing towards Bort-les-Orgues and eventually the sea. The landscape is typically montane: mixed forests of silver fir and beech, meadows mown in summer or snow-covered in winter, small bridges spanning Dordogne tributary streams. You pass through the hamlet of Verneix, nestled in the valley, before spotting the first buildings of Le Mont-Dore. Arrival at Le Mont-Dore offers a view of the historic thermal baths, the pedestrian town centre and, as a backdrop, the Sancy massif peaks. The road is in good condition year-round and regularly cleared in winter by departmental services. Our drivers, who travel it daily, are equipped with snow tyres from November to April and carry chains when needed. No tolls. Allow 12 minutes under normal conditions, up to 18 minutes in snowy weather.
Main route: D130 — no tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for La Bourboule → Le Mont-Dore
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the La Bourboule → Le Mont-Dore route
The taxi shuttle between La Bourboule and Le Mont-Dore is ideal for combining thermal treatments at both resorts: the Choussy-Lépine baths at La Bourboule specialise in arsenical waters (paediatrics, dermatology, respiratory) while Le Mont-Dore baths are renowned for rheumatology and ENT conditions in a spectacular neo-Byzantine setting. For skiers, the Sancy inter-resort pass allows skiing on both domains (Charlannes and Mont-Dore – Sancy) with a single pass. In summer, enjoy both resorts for hiking: La Bourboule as starting point for Roche Vendeix and Puy Gros, Le Mont-Dore for Puy de Sancy via the cable car (€12 return) or the Val de Courre. Restaurants in both resorts serve authentic Auvergne cuisine: truffade, aligot, potée and local cheeses. Le Mont-Dore is known for its bars and après-ski nightlife, while La Bourboule offers a more family-friendly, peaceful atmosphere.
Tolls: no tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare La Bourboule → Le Mont-Dore
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€20–€25
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€23–€29
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€22–€28
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from La Bourboule to Le Mont-Dore?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
There is no frequent direct bus between La Bourboule and Le Mont-Dore. Public transport is very limited, with only 1-2 daily Transdôme bus passages (rigid timetables, often unsuited to spa guests' or skiers' schedules). Carpooling is occasional between the two resorts. Walking via the D130 takes about 2 hours (10 km, no pavement on a mountain road — not recommended). The taxi at €20-25 is the most practical, fastest (12 min) and safest shuttle between the two resorts. For 2 passengers, the cost works out to €8-10 per person — the price of a coffee with a Sancy view, for a door-to-door transfer in complete serenity.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€20–€25
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€35
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
See also
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in La Bourboule → Le Mont-Dore
How much is the La Bourboule – Le Mont-Dore shuttle?
The fare is fixed between €15 and €20 depending on time and day. This price is guaranteed at booking with no surcharges. It's the shortest and most economical journey in our range, ideal for frequent trips between the two resorts. The La Bourboule — Le Mont-Dore route covers about 10 km by road.
On the La Bourboule — Le Mont-Dore route, is the D130 road passable in winter?
Yes, the D130 is a departmental road regularly cleared by winter maintenance services. Our drivers are equipped with snow tyres from November to April and carry chains. They travel this road daily and know its conditions intimately. Allow 12 minutes in light traffic and up to 18 minutes at peak hours.
On the La Bourboule — Le Mont-Dore route, can I do a day return?
Yes, book a return at the same fixed fare for each journey. This is the ideal formula for spa guests having treatments at both resorts, or for skiers wanting to alternate between Charlannes and Mont-Dore. The price booked in advance ranges from €20 to €25, luggage included.
On the La Bourboule — Le Mont-Dore route, is evening service available?
Yes, our service is available in the evening on reservation, ideal for dinner at a restaurant in the other resort, an evening at the La Bourboule casino or an après-ski outing in Le Mont-Dore bars. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €35.
On the La Bourboule — Le Mont-Dore route, can skis be transported between the two resorts?
Yes, our vehicles have spacious boots that can accommodate skis, snowboards and ski boots. Ideal for skiers wanting to change domain during the day. The usual route takes D130. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
On the La Bourboule — Le Mont-Dore route, do the two resorts have different thermal baths?
Yes, La Bourboule's baths (arsenical waters, paediatrics and dermatology speciality) and Le Mont-Dore's baths (neo-Byzantine, rheumatology and ENT speciality) have different waters and complementary specialisations. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
On the La Bourboule — Le Mont-Dore route, can I book a regular shuttle over several days?
Yes, we offer multi-day shuttle packages for spa guests or holidaymakers needing regular connections between the two resorts. Contact us for a personalised quote. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up. The driver tracks your flight or train and adjusts the pick-up time if it is delayed.
On the La Bourboule — Le Mont-Dore route, what are the best restaurants between the two resorts?
In Le Mont-Dore, Le Bougnat and L'Étable offer refined mountain cuisine. In La Bourboule, L'Amuse-Bouche and the Brasserie du Parc are reliable choices. The Rozier chocolate shop in La Bourboule is an institution for those with a sweet tooth. The driver tracks your flight or train and adjusts the pick-up time if it is delayed.
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