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Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas walks
Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas - Pradelles
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12.89 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,237 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas (Haute-Loire)
This route is the third stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This is undoubtedly the easiest stage of the tour. The route follows the GR®70 (follow the well-known GR® markings). Please note the route may have been slightly modified from what is shown on the map, in particular to avoid a few short stretches of busy road.
The path around Lac du Bouchet
1.62 mi
+13 ft
-16 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Cayres (Haute-Loire)
An ideal place for a walk, Lac du Bouchet is reminiscent of a Canadian lake. A real gem in its forest setting, this circular lake of volcanic origin occupies the site of an ancient crater.
The suggested route allows you to walk around it. It is a very easy walk that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Ancient Roman road and the Devès Plateau
7.18 mi
+479 ft
-509 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ouides (Haute-Loire)
A hike with completely unobstructed views, at an altitude of 1,200 m, offering a beautiful view of the Margeride plateaus, via the old track running alongside the Forêt du Devès. Return via the hamlets and farm tracks of the plateau.
Lac du Bouchet via Cayres
11.88 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,316 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Lachalm (Haute-Loire)
Starting with a short circular route in the Devès, near Cayres, a visit to Lac du Bouchet, well known to volcanology enthusiasts, is a must.
Stroll around Saint-Jean-Lachalm
0.98 mi
+112 ft
-108 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-Lachalm (Haute-Loire)
A short hike to discover this village in the Devès region, a Cluniac site.
Beaume Waterfall
1.33 mi
+220 ft
-220 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Solignac-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire)
Short circuit to visit the Beaume waterfall. Wear good shoes for the descent to the waterfall. Avoid pushchairs. In summer, you can swim.
Circular walk of the castles and fortified towns of Alleyras
12.92 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,543 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Alleyras (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Pont d’Alleyras station, a crossing point over the Allier for over 2,000 years, the Vabres plain has always been dotted with numerous castles and watchtowers to control the passage of travellers. This route follows one of the two Roman roads designed to link Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine, with Lyon, the capital of Gaul, passing through the southern part of the Massif Central towards Rodez and Cahors. In the Middle Ages, the River Allier formed the boundary between the Velay and the Gévaudan regions.
Route from Goudet via Camp d'Antoune
7.27 mi
+1,391 ft
-1,381 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Goudet (Haute-Loire)
Goudet is a crossing point on the Stevenson Trail (GR®70), which intersects with theGR®40, which we took for our departure.
Two notable points of interest: the Moulin du Rocher mill and its organ pipes, and the Camp d'Antoune with its bird's eye view of the Loire.
From Arlempdes to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges
8.86 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,598 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arlempdes (Haute-Loire)
This excursion takes you from Arlempdes, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France since 1999, to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges... for a particularly pleasant stroll.
The rock of Arlempdes
3.87 mi
+709 ft
-699 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Arlempdes (Haute-Loire)
This walk offers a beautiful view of the hilltop village of Arlempdes (pronounced "Arlende"). Listed as one of "The Most Beautiful Villages in France", it occupies a stunning site on a rocky spur overlooking the wild gorges of the Loire.
Loop starting from Solignac-sur-Loire
5.90 mi
+469 ft
-479 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Solignac-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire)
A very beautiful walk, with views in all directions over the peaks of the Haute-Loire. An easy hike, although there is a slightly uneven descent at the end of the route, requiring good footwear.
The Beaume Waterfall
6.81 mi
+768 ft
-764 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Solignac-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire)
An easy walk through the countryside around Solignac-sur-Loire. Ideal for autumn, when the days are getting shorter, or for a half-day outing. The waterfall is well worth a visit, especially after rain, as is the passage under the Baume.
The Chemin des Sources in Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaison
5.93 mi
+246 ft
-243 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaison (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the pretty little village of Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaison, this easy, undemanding hike leads across the plateau through farmland and pastureland to the pretty hamlets of Tallobre, Eycenac and Dolaison. Water is plentiful here, with streams flowing down towards Le Puy-en-Velay. The end of the route is on the GR®65 (Way of St James).
The Loire Gorges from Onzillon
8.45 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chadron (Haute-Loire)
This route, which takes you up the Loire Gorges for several kilometres, follows a few unmarked paths in a wild and unspoilt environment. Several descents to the banks of the Loire are possible (swimming, fishing) and are indicated in the description. The return via the plateau offers beautiful views.
Chapelle Saint-Étienne from Monistrol-d'Allier
6.33 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,089 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
Circular route on the heights of the Allier, around Monistrol, to discover a chapel overlooking the valley. See the variation in the Practical Information section for a round trip to Château de la Beaume.
According to one review, it seems thatthe Visorando app is necessary to follow the route properly.
Circular route starting from Chadron
6.00 mi
+715 ft
-689 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Chadron (Haute-Loire)
An easy hike with magnificent 360° views of the Haute Loire.
Starting point at the Gorges de l'Allier in Pomeyrols
2.84 mi
+479 ft
-472 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Naussac (Lozère) (Lozère)
You can discover the beauty of the Allier Gorges in Pomeyrols, a hamlet in the commune of Naussac-Fontanes, situated 8 km north of Langogne.
The Treuil cave
3.74 mi
+892 ft
-873 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Privat-d'Allier, a large mountain village at an altitude of 870 metres, follow this route to discover the imposing Treuil cave, with the added bonus of beautiful views of the Allier Gorges.
Lac de l'Oeuf
6.46 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
From the village of Saint-Privat d'Allier, walk along the Saint-Jacques path to Lac de l'Oeuf, an ancient crater filled with a bog. On the way back, the descent to Dallas and Le Villard will give you distant views of the surrounding area.
Saint-Didier
6.65 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A walk to discover the village of Saint-Didier-d'Allier from above. A beautiful descent from Chier to Saint-Didier overlooking the Allier valley, the Rouchoux Gorges and the castle of Saint-Didier.The return to Saint-Privat d'Allier is partly along the road, but it is narrow and very beautiful.
A stretch of the pilgrims' route in Monistrol
12.11 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,215 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This long circular loop offers two very different atmospheres. The first part is spent in the company of pilgrims on the Way of St James, often in groups, some more talkative than others, passing through hamlets marked by this pilgrimage (crosses, statues). In the second part, you will be alone in the world in the vast expanses of the plateau overlooking the Allier valley.The Visorando app is useful on certain sections.
The chapel and tower of Rochegude
4.79 mi
+938 ft
-961 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This easy hike takes you along theGR® 65 (the famous Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle trail) to discover the chapel and keep of Rochegude, which dominate the Allier valley. Then a beautiful descent through a forest will take you to Pratclaux for a return to the village of Saint-Privat.
Around Saint-Privat-d'Allier
7.02 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This is a very pleasant walk to enjoy with family or friends. It passes through numerous small hamlets while winding its way along the national 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.
The wild Loire from Coubon via the Serre de la Fare
8.82 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,178 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Coubon (Haute-Loire)
This hike starts in Coubon, a village that marks the southern boundary of the Puy-en-Velay basin and opens onto the Loire Gorges.The route makes a wide loop around the Serre de la Fare, a site that was the subject of fierce debate between environmentalists and developers over a dam project that was abandoned in 1991.The hike takes place in wild surroundings with remarkable views of the Loire and the Devès plateau.
Pradelles - Cheylard-l'Évêque
13.88 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,398 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Pradelles (Haute-Loire)
This is the 4th stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage marks the transition from the Pays des Puys du Velay, with its open, hilly landscapes, to the Gévaudan, with its more enclosed landscapes and deep woodlands. The route follows the GR®70 (Red and White waymarkers).
Tour of the shepherd's huts of Vals-près-le-Puy
1.09 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Vals-près-le-Puy (Haute-Loire)
A short family walk to admire the shepherd's huts, dry-stone structures typical of the Vals-près-le-Puy region, near the Way of St James, with a panoramic view of the Loire Valley to the south of Le Puy.
The Shepherd's Huts Trail
3.46 mi
+735 ft
-738 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vals-près-le-Puy (Haute-Loire)
Discover the Chibottes Valley, a site classified as a landscape of outstanding beauty since 8 March 2016. These small dry stone huts, built from stones cleared from the plots of land, were used as shelters by shepherds and farmers who cultivated orchards and terraced vineyards (known as "chambées").
This trail forms a loop, partly following the Way of St James on the way back.
Margeride and its hamlets
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.98 mi
+466 ft
-446 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Grandrieu (Lozère)
Starting from the village of Grandrieu, this hike allows you to discover the small Margeride massif (formerly Gévaudan) and its typical granite villages. The route described was completed in half a day by young people (aged 7 to 11) from the Sentiers en Margeride hiking club. Difficulty: E2/T2/R1 (according to FFrandonnée classification).
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.
