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Forteresse de Polignac walks
The Polignac Fortress
Visorando Member
8.27 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,142 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aiguilhe (Haute-Loire)
This loop between Aiguilhe and the village of Polignac, classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", combines sustained climbs, flat sections and fast descents. As you climb, it offers beautiful views of the town of Le Puy-en-Velay and the Polignac Fortress perched on its volcanic hill. Return via the path along the Borne.
A circular walk around Le Puy-en-Velay starting from Polignac
6.33 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,020 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Polignac (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
If you want to avoid the traffic and paid car parks in Le Puy-en-Velay, why not set off from the pretty village of Polignac? The journey towards Le Puy is pleasant, with lovely views of Polignac Fortress and then of the town of Le Puy and its iconic monuments. The route through the town can be adapted to suit your interests. The return journey along the steep streets of Aiguilhe can be a bit of a slog in hot weather, but you’ll finish on a high note with a quick tour of the village of Polignac.
Walks near Forteresse de Polignac
Le Puy-en-Velay - Saint-Privat-d'Allier
15.52 mi
+2,172 ft
-1,270 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Aiguilhe (Haute-Loire)
Sixteenth stage of the Way of St James. From Le Puy-en-Velay to the picturesque village of Saint-Privat-d’Allier, don’t forget to look back and admire the view of the Marian city. Once you arrive in Saint-Privat-d’Allier, you’ll look out over the impressive Gorges de l’Allier and its still-wild river.
Crossing the Velay region and its fields of lentils, as well as the Devès mountain range, is on the itinerary for this stage.
The Way of St James. Stage 1. Puy-en-Velay / St Privat d'Allier
14.56 mi
+2,001 ft
-1,316 ft
8h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
Twenty to thirty thousand walkers set out from Puy-en-Velay every year to do the pilgrimage along the Way of St. James. Discover the Way of St. James by doing the first stage by foot. You can return to Puy-en-Velay in the evening in a special coach.
Chemin de Stevenson (Robert Louis Stevenson Trail)
158.68 mi
+22,723 ft
-24,337 ft
13 days
Difficult
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
A 13-stage journey along the famous route described by Robert Louis Stevenson in his 1878 travel notes. This tour follows the complete route from le Puy-en-Velay to Alès.
Le Puy-en-Velay - Monastier-sur-Gazeille
11.65 mi
+1,919 ft
-938 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
This route is the first stage of a complete journey along the Chemin de Stevenson between Le-Puy-en-Velay and Alès. Please note that the signposting to follow the Chemin de Stevenson has been modified since 2016. On this first stage, following road repairs on the Le Puy bypass, this description follows this modified itinerary.
From Le Puy-en-Velay to Lavoûte via Chaspinhac and Saint-Quentin
12.39 mi
+1,985 ft
-2,188 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
A very pleasant walk, fully signposted (Voie Verte in Le Puy, then the GR® Red and White trail). The village of Chaspinhac is well worth a visit, and Saint-Quentin is also a must-see. The route is often shaded, which can be very pleasant in summer.
On the Way of St James from Le Puy-en-Velay to Chanaleilles
35.71 mi
+4,216 ft
-2,694 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
First stage of the Way of St James by bike, heading to Chanaleilles from Le Puy-en-Velay. This route follows the Way of St James, avoiding roads with traffic as much as possible and respecting pilgrims on foot. There are, however, a few technical sections that can be avoided by taking the road.
Saint-Privat-d'Allier - Saugues
12.76 mi
+2,313 ft
-2,175 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This seventeenth "mountain" stage with significant elevation gain takes you to the village of Monistrol-d'Allier and the troglodyte chapel of La Madeleine, which are must-see sights before arriving in Saugues.
Monastier-sur-Gazeille - Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas
14.64 mi
+2,533 ft
-1,585 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille (Haute-Loire)
Second stage of a complete journey along the Chemin de Stevenson between Le-Puy-en-Velay and Alès. It's at Monastier-sur-Gazeille, and thus with this second stage, that Stevenson's real route begins. From this point on, the route follows the GR®70 (Red and White markings). Please note: the markings have been slightly modified from those shown in violet on the IGN map (in particular to avoid a few short stretches of road).
Queyrères - Le Puy-en-Velay
17.34 mi
+1,096 ft
-2,867 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Queyrières (Haute-Loire)
Fifteenth stage of the Way of St James. In the heart of the Meygal, Queyrières, a village in the Haute-Loire department, stands beside its basalt rock. From there, you begin the descent towards Le Puy-en-Velay, passing through Saint-Julien-Chapteuil and its mills that once lined the Sumène. A gentle end to the route with a leisurely finish as you arrive in Le Puy-en-Velay, a major pilgrimage site.