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Three walks, of gradually increasing lengths, have been created on the initiative of the Charbonnier-les-Mines Youth Town Council (CMJ). These walks were created to enable everyone, from the very young to the elderly, to discover or rediscover the village and to enjoy a simple, natural activity in a remarkable setting. Three colours of waymarkers have been used – green, blue and red – from the shortest to the longest route. Along the way, you’ll discover some truly beautiful scenery, including the Allagnon – that famous river home to trout and a few salmon – the remains of the castle, the vestiges of the mining past and the even older remains of the Gallo-Romans.

Discovering the summer pastures and the origins of the people of Saint-Floret.

A short but not-so-easy walk, full of charm, offering a bird’s-eye view of the landscapes in and around the Couze Pavin Gorges.

This varied walk illustrates the link between coal mining and its transport on the ‘sapinières’ (timber-tracked wagons) that travelled as far as Paris.

A circular route from one village to another through the hills, pastures and farmland.

A walk around Montcelet, through woods and pastures, with views of the Puys de Dôme, the Puy de Nonette and the hills and pastures of the Lembron.

This walk begins in Saint-Saturnin, a village between the Monne Gorges and the Veyre Valley. The village is home to one of the most important Romanesque churches in Auvergne and a royal castle. The walk continues to Notre-Dame de Randol Abbey, passing through green, rolling countryside.

A hike that climbs through a forest of pine, fir, oak, beech and chestnut trees, then winds its way through fields and pastures.

The view is as lovely as ever at the top of this legendary route. A longer climb, but more enjoyable and varied than the ascent via the Sentier des Muletiers.

A medium-altitude hike through pastures and farmland, sheep and cows; a countryside dotted here and there with volcanic rocks. The walk follows the course of the Monne and Ribeyre rivers and offers splendid panoramic views of the Chaîne des Puys.

A hike to discover the site of Chadecol, inhabited 10,000 years ago by the first farmers and herders. A walk to admire the basalt columns of Chadecol, the Allagnon valley and the village of Blesle.

A walk around the village of Saint-Yvoine, with views of the Chaine des Puys, the Sancy and the Allier Valley.

A Sunday stroll to explore the village of Le Breuil-sur-Couze in the first part of the walk, followed by a walk through the surrounding countryside, with views of the volcanic peaks of Nonette and Usson, in the second part. GPS recommended

From discovering sculptures by a contemporary artist to exploring the remains of this site famous for the Gauls' victory over the Romans, this hike also offers views of the Chaîne des Puys and the wooded areas near the city of Clermont-Ferrand.

A hike on a volcanic plateau with views of the Chaîne des Puys, a world of stones and pastures; a few isolated villages, cows and a glimpse of the civilisation of the Arverni (Gauls of Auvergne) through standing stones and dolmens. A magnificent walk in all seasons.

A pleasant and easy walk for the whole family through varied landscapes with the Puy de Dôme in the distance.

This walk on the plateau allows you to walk on paving stones from the old Montpeyroux quarry, visit this magnificent wine-growing village and discover the banks of the Allier in the undergrowth.

This walk initially follows the northern part of the Chaux de Caure, then crosses its plateau, where a few wetlands still remain. It also gives you the chance to discover the civil and religious heritage of the old villages you pass through.

A walk around and through the village of Usson. The climb to the peak (639 m) offers a 360° panoramic view of the Chaîne des Puys, the Sancy massif and the Livradois-Forez mountains.A statue of the Virgin Mary dating from 1893 stands at the summit.

A walk that begins by following the River Allier as closely as possible, then the Ribeyre stream through a cool, wooded environment, and continues with views of the Puys and the surrounding countryside.

A short walk through a peaceful, rural setting that provides the perfect backdrop to this village and its chapel.

A walk through woodland, vineyards, farmland and orchards in the plains and mountains of Livradois.

Circular route through the heart of the Lembron region, linking the villages of Villeneuve-Lembron, Boudes and Chalus, amongst stone castles and vineyards.

A walk through the woods and countryside of Lembron, starting from the village of Mareugheol and its14th-century fortified castle, then on to the15th- and16th-century castle of Villeuneuve.

A tour of these old villages of the Lembron, linked by the paths of this region of grain-growing plains, pastures and woods.

A stroll through peaceful countryside, a succession of fields, vegetable gardens and orchards, with the Pic de Nonette as a backdrop, and a visit to the pretty villages of Orsonnette and Mailhat (featuring a listed 12th-century church).

This walk begins in the woods along a stream, leading to a former 17th-century fortified castle that has now been converted into a farm. You’ll discover magnificent views over the valleys surrounding the charming village of Blesle.

A walk around the villages and hamlets near Boudes and its Valley of the Saints, the red clay fields and a saltwater spring known to the Romans!

This walk across the plateaus between Lembron and Cézalier offers the chance to explore the mid-altitude landscapes around the villages of Ardes-sur-Couze, Bord and Apchat.

In search of the spring in the forest, this is a short but challenging hike that starts by following the Sianne valley and continues towards the hamlet of Chantejail through the woods that cover the ridges of the Pic du Chambon.

A walk to discover Auzon’s industrial past and its present-day agricultural and forestry resources.

A walk through farmland and forests, along a stream, with views of the châteaux of Védrines, Vernassal and Léotoing.

A walk through the farmland of the villages of Villeuneuve-Lembron and Chalus and the vineyards of the village of Boudes. A route through woods, plateaus and vineyards.

Landscapes on the edge of the Lembron valley and at the start of the Allagnon Gorges, a landscape of plateaus and plains in the Limagne region, punctuated by the villages of Lempdes and Moriat.

This route allows you to admire the village of Léotoing and the ruins of its castle, and to discover the Alagnon valley, the Cézaliers mountains and the castle of Torsiac.

A walk that allows you to discover the mills and dovecotes near Auzon, admire the forests of holm oaks and conifers, and experience the transition between the landscapes of the Cé Valley and those of the mining basin!

This walk is a transition between the flat landscapes of the former mining basin and the forest landscapes of Livradois. It was from the woods of these forests that sapinières (single-use wooden boats) transported coal, wine and hemp to Paris.

A physically demanding route halfway down the descent into the valley, offering magnificent views of the Alagnon Valley and Léotoing Castle.

From the summit of Puy d'Ysson, there is a 360° panoramic view of the agricultural plains of Lembron. A lovely walk through fields, villages and forests.

This walk between Boudes and Saint-Hérent allows you to discover the landscapes around the Pic de l'Avoiron and get closer to the Vallée des Saints. If you approach the old entrance to the Vallée des Saints, you will find that it is now closed.

On this walk, you will discover both the landscapes of the volcanic mountains of western Auvergne and the small hamlets that bring life to these somewhat deserted areas.

This pleasant route, partly through woodland along the stream or across farmland, offers views of Torsiac Castle in the foreground and then Léotoing Castle. In the background lies the Alagnon valley.

An easy, short walk through woods, farmland and pastures, ideal for families. Climb the tower to enjoy a 360° panorama, with views of the Céréalier, the Livradois, and the peaks of Usson and Nonette. As you climb the tower, you will discover the remains of the ancient fortress and the villages it protected.