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Arlanc walks
Between Dore and Dolore
Visorando Member
7.29 mi
+689 ft
-676 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Arlanc (Puy-de-Dôme)
Heading upstream along the River Dolore, you’ll reach a viewpoint overlooking the Forez Mountains and the town of Arlanc.
The medieval bridge of Masselèbre
2.01 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Marsac-en-Livradois (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the days of courtly love,A bridge embraced the beloved Dore with its arches.But the carefree beauty abandoned her bed.The inconsolable, built of heavy stones,frozen in the green grass, reaches out to the liberated beauty,To the lively and joyful waters, shimmering,So close and yet so inaccessible.
From Beurières to Montravel
12.07 mi
+1,742 ft
-1,742 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Beurières (Puy-de-Dôme)
It offers a magnificent view over the Dore Valley from the Montravel site on the eastern slope of the Forez.
In the Livradois hills in Saint-Just
5.94 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,207 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike full of ups and downs, over hills and through valleys, alongside the Tonvic, Baffie and Cros streams.
All around La Chaise Dieu or Casa Dei
6.53 mi
+722 ft
-722 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chaise-Dieu (Haute-Loire)
In the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Park, a beautiful walk from hamlet to hamlet, through forests and fields, and an opportunity to discover or rediscover La Chaise-Dieu and its rich heritage.
Walk in Viverols
0.57 mi
+108 ft
-115 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Viverols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A mini-hike to discover a pretty village and the remains of its castle, beautiful houses and pretty street signs.
The Cistrières forest and its isolated hamlets
4.68 mi
+315 ft
-325 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cistrières (Haute-Loire)
This route crosses part of the forest in the municipality of Cistrières, starting from the village of Condat. The hamlets, which are now sparsely populated or uninhabited, were once lively, as evidenced by an old school in Condat and the houses of Béates au Faud and Les Montilles. But during mushroom season, you will encounter many mushroom pickers there.
Walk around Viverols and its ruined fortress
5.50 mi
+666 ft
-656 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Viverols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk, perhaps with the family, to discover the remains of the Viverols fortress and, in April, to marvel at the meadows covered with daffodils.
Forest and hamlets at the start of Cistrières
6.16 mi
+787 ft
-814 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cistrières (Haute-Loire)
Leaving the village of Cistrières, you will mainly be walking through the forest. These woods are dotted with hamlets that were once home to agricultural activity. Most of the farms have been renovated and are now inhabited. The paths are well maintained and easy to walk on. You will find peace and quiet here, and cool shade from the trees in summer.
Discover Ambert
3.65 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ambert (Puy-de-Dôme)
A discovery walk through the birthplace of Emmanuel Chabrier, which still has a few half-timbered houses in its historic centre and some beautiful residences along its avenues. Green spaces are not forgotten, with a visit to the Jardin Chabrier, a short walk along the Ruisseau de Valeyre, and an encounter with the Dore.
Circular route to the south-west of Connangles via Pissis and Intranges
5.83 mi
+709 ft
-682 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Connangles (Haute-Loire)
The route passes through beautiful, shaded forest tracks and crosses seven villages surrounded by areas dedicated to livestock farming. The route is dotted with remarkable trees and magnificent high forests. The thick-walled houses, built of granite, are a reminder of the harsh climate of the Cassadean plateau.
Circular route around Laval-sur-Doulon via Le Cros, La Chassagne and Le Vialard
4.54 mi
+935 ft
-938 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Laval-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
The trails on this route will take you on a journey of discovery through the villages on the outskirts of the market town of Laval-sur-Doulon. Most are permanently inhabited. The two mills at Diat and Le Vialard have ceased operations, but their ‘engine’, the River Doulon, still flows. The trails are often shaded, so you can hike here in summer.
Lac des Pradeaux via The Shepherd's Hut at La Fayolle
7.34 mi
+551 ft
-531 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Grandrif (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is a beautiful hike that is accessible due to its low elevation gain. You will set off to explore the Livradois-Forez plateaus on passable paths with plenty of shaded sections.
Le Puy du Sapt from Fournols
5.79 mi
+538 ft
-541 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Fournols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike in the tall forests of Haut-Livradois, the ideal habitat for Tengmalm's owls and black woodpeckers. The paths marked with crosses around the priory of Fournols offer views of the Forestier ponds, the Croix des Knolls and the Colombière.
Circular route on the heights of the Doulon valley starting from Vintz via l'Air
3.98 mi
+673 ft
-702 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
The route passes through coniferous woods and magnificent beech forests, offering welcome shade if you walk it in summer. Recent logging has opened up the view to the right bank of the Doulon valley, revealing superb panoramic views.