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Ardes walks
Mid-altitude landscapes starting from Apchat
Visorando Member
6.42 mi
+699 ft
-709 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Ardes (Puy-de-Dôme)
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.
Around Roche Rouge, Zanières (Le Froid)
Tourism professional
2.32 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-Marcousse (Puy-de-Dôme)
A lovely little family walk, with views of the Cézallier and Sancy mountain ranges.
Via Bard and Letz
6.33 mi
+728 ft
-719 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Madriat (Puy-de-Dôme)
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!
The village of Saint-Héran, the Source de Bard and the Auvergne ‘Colorado’
6.85 mi
+945 ft
-942 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful route through the Auvergne countryside starting from Boudes, known for its vineyards. This walk will take you to Saint-Hérent, a small village perched on a rocky outcrop with a magnificent Romanesque church. You’ll then discover the Source de Bard, gushing from the bowels of the earth, as well as the Vallée des Saints – also known as the ‘Auvergne Colorado’ – with its stunning variety of colours and rock formations.
Old Valley of Saints Trail and Pic de l'Avoiron tower
5.36 mi
+650 ft
-643 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
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.
The Valley of the Saints (fairy chimney trail)
3.03 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
Boudes, its vineyards and the Vallée des Saints, known as the Colorado of Lembron.
The Fairy Chimneys of Boudes
3.45 mi
+518 ft
-502 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Sentier des Cheminées de Fées trail leads to a dry forest with a series of viewpoints overlooking geological formations: fairy chimneys, cirques and multicoloured cliffs.
The Serre Cross
2.35 mi
+449 ft
-446 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Léotoing (Haute-Loire)
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.
Chambezon - Le Caure
4.37 mi
+909 ft
-909 ft
2h 50
Difficult
Departure from Chambezon (Haute-Loire)
A physically demanding route halfway down the descent into the valley, offering magnificent views of the Alagnon Valley and Léotoing Castle.
Villeneuve Lembron
3.95 mi
+486 ft
-505 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy and enjoyable walk for lovers of chestnuts and wild cherries.
Montcelet route
2.77 mi
+568 ft
-568 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Vichel (Puy-de-Dôme)
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.
La Chaux and the Bois de Jaby
6.15 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Mareugheol (Puy-de-Dôme)
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.
Circular Montjours to Mareugheol
3.96 mi
+571 ft
-587 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mareugheol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk with views of the Lembronnais region and numerous castles, with an optional visit to the village fort.
Luguet signpost
11.32 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,542 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Anzat-le-Luguet (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Signal du Luguet is the highest point of the Cézallier. This hike along wide tracks, the only difficulty being the distance, takes you around the peak and up to the summit. But as for the view from the top, forget it, as it’s covered in trees! You can nevertheless enjoy the scenery by skirting the summit and taking in a 360° panorama, from the Puy de Dôme to the Monts du Cantal.
The Orgues de Chadecol
5.73 mi
+748 ft
-755 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Blesle (Haute-Loire)
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.
La Ferme du Bos
4.69 mi
+860 ft
-860 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Blesle (Haute-Loire)
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.
