About the Skiing:
A review on mountainpassions.com recently described the ski area,'While the Auvergne may lack the sheer gravitas of the French Alps, it offers one unique attraction: the chance to ski down the flanks of an extinct volcano in the startling landscapes of the Parc Régional des Volcans.' Yes the landscapes are stunning & the skiing is quite extensive (85km in total) with two linked resorts: Le Mont Dore on the north facing slopes and Superbesse over on the sunnier side of the mountain. There's also a small resort at nearby Chastreix which is well worth a day visit.
Golf course:
It's a very French resort with just enough english speaking ESF instructors to go round. The skiing is suitable for all levels of skier including some very challenging off-piste when the conditions are right. The website http://pistehors.com rates the area as offering some of the best off-piste in France. The other big attraction are the prices! A six day high season adult ski pass costs just 125 euros.
Golf:
There is an excellent 9 hole golf course close to Le Mont Dore and about 15 minutes drive from the house. It's at 1100m so is closed from 15th November to 2nd April due to the snow.
Ski:
The house is a pleasant 10 minute drive from the ski resort of Le Mont Dore. Here you'll find surprisingly extensive skiing totalling 85km with two linked resorts. Le Mont Dore on the north side of the mountain has lots to offer all levels of skier including some very challenging off-piste.
Superbesse on the sunnier side of the mountain has wider pistes and has more the feel of the big alpine resorts albeit on a smaller scale.
Both resorts are extremly child and family friendly with ESF ski schools.
Other Activities:
cross country skiing, Raquettes (snow shoe walking), Dog sledding, Spa, Casino