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Beaune-le-Froid walks
The Rajat Caves and the Cirque du Marais
Visorando Member
7.57 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,414 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the heights of Murol and Lac Chambon, discover the Rajat caves, Murol Castle, the Cirque and the Dent du Marais, as well as the villages of Chautignat and Beaune-le-Froid.
Hauteurs and tour of Lake Chambon
6.13 mi
+915 ft
-892 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Visit a must-see in the region, Lake Chambon, starting from the village of Beaune-le-Froid, on the heights preserved from tourist crowds. Pass by some beautiful viewpoints.
Dent du Marais and Lake Chambon from Beaune-le-Froid
6.39 mi
+912 ft
-892 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular offering superb views from the heights over Lac Chambon and the Dent du Marais, then over the Château de Murol, passing at the foot of the aforementioned peak before skirting the lake as closely as possible.
Murol Castle, Dent du Marais and Saint-Nectaire summer pastures
7.65 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,263 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Beaune-le-Froid, this is a very accessible hike, passing by the Château de Murol, with superb views of the Couze Chambon valley and the village of Murol, the Dent du Marais and Lake Chambon, and further afield, the Chaudefour Valley and the Sancy. The last part of the hike takes you to the iconic Saint-Nectaire, with a circular route through the cow pastures and a visit to the village via the Rue des Caves.
Between the Fredet and Chadeyre streams
3.29 mi
+390 ft
-387 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very short circular path on a wooded ridge, between the valleys of two small streams on the Plateau des Dômes, after a visit to Beaune-le-Froid.
Between the Monne and Fredet valleys
8.04 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,033 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite (Puy-de-Dôme)
At the foot of the Monts Dore, hike on the plateau criss-crossed by streams, between pastures and coniferous forests.
Chambon-sur-Lac from Beaune le Froid
7.10 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,017 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Beaune le Froid, on the heights of the Couze Chambon valley, this walk takes you down into the valley to explore the village of Chambon-sur-Lac, which boasts a remarkable Romanesque church and chapel, before climbing back up to the plateau to enjoy numerous views over the Couze valley, the Chaudefour Valley and the puys that flank it, and Murol with its medieval castle.