Around Roche Rouge, Zanières (Le Froid)

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A lovely little family walk, with views of the Cézallier and Sancy mountain ranges.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.32 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 279 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 279 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,737 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,458 ft
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Around Roche Rouge

Description of the walk

Walk through the hamlet of Zanières and park at the exit (in the commune of Mazoires).

(S/E) Leave the village behind you, take the path on the left and you’ll come to a lovely view of the Cézalier.

(1) Carry on until you reach a crossroads.

(2) Turn right and carry on straight ahead until you reach the next junction.

(3) Turn right (altitude 1,134 m) onto the small road leading back to Zanières and continue until you reach a Fork in the road.

(4) Keep to the right to return to the hamlet of Zanières (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,458 ft - Zanière hamlet
  2. 1 : mi 0.42 - alt. 3,609 ft - View of the Cézallier peaks
  3. 2 : mi 1.05 - alt. 3,671 ft - Crossroads, view of the Sancy massif
  4. 3 : mi 1.65 - alt. 3,720 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 2.15 - alt. 3,550 ft - Junction
  6. S/E : mi 2.32 - alt. 3,458 ft - Zanière hamlet

Notes

Make sure you’re well equipped, as you’ll be at an altitude of over 1,000 metres.

Worth a visit

Another walk rich in wild flora; in early spring you can admire pasque flowers, and you’ll also find oregano, pansies, daffodils…

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
BAJ_BE
BAJ_BE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, very easy walk offering a lovely glimpse of the scenery on the border between the Cézallier and the Sancy. Unobstructed views.

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User 26767172

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short, very easy hike with beautiful scenery

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L'ACCUEILLETTE DES PENSEES
L'ACCUEILLETTE DES PENSEES

Thanks a lot,
That was exactly what I had in mind when I suggested it.

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User 26767172

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, very easy hike with beautiful views of the countryside.

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