Starting point at the Gorges de l'Allier in Pomeyrols

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

2 poorly signposted junctions

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Date of your route : Jan 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, enjoyable walk with beautiful scenery.

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Date of your route : Jul 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A half-day hike, in the shade and peaceful. You don’t get many views of the Allier Gorges.

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Date of your route : Apr 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Contrary to other reviews, the walk is pleasant and easy, taking you through woods and fields. At this time of year, with the trees bare, you can see the River Allier. The descent to the banks of the Allier via the old stone bridge on the Chemin de Fert is not signposted but is possible and short. The word ‘gorges’ is perhaps a misnomer, as you cannot actually see the gorges. Pomeyrols Castle is well worth a visit.

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Date of your route : Jul 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This route doesn’t live up to its promises; the start of the gorges… perhaps, but you can’t see them at all – you only know you’re there because you can hear a train passing behind the trees.
That said, a good part of the route is through the forest, which is a welcome change these days.

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... yes, we dream of a trip down the Allier... that doesn't involve the train!

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A very well-signposted route, but not very interesting....

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Date of your route : Jul 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The Allier is not easily accessible, except between 4 and 5 at the point marked 950 opposite the Moulin des Gaillards, where an abandoned but still passable path leads down towards the north, crosses a superb little bridge over the railway line (covered in broom) and reaches the banks of the Allier, which bubbles over the rocks!
You can reach the banks of the Allier from the other side, at St Etienne du Vigan, where the banks are accessible, with canoe and kayak launch points, an old dam and some lovely rapids.

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