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Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise walks
Discovering Besse for campers
Visorando Member
2.09 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
What a pleasure it is to leave "home" on foot, taking a path through the woods along a beautiful stream to discover one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Auvergne!
Between Puy de Sancy and Monts Dore
44.98 mi
+8,816 ft
-8,520 ft
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very beautiful route that takes you along the ridges of Sancy and through the medieval villages of Besse and Murol, betweenGR®4andGR®30.
This route can be done in stages, staying in hotels or lodges. The addresses where we stopped will be indicated in the stage descriptions.
From Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise to Murol
8.79 mi
+948 ft
-1,575 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
First stage of a 5-day route.
This stage takes you through the mountain pastures to the medieval town of Murol. A very pretty route ending near Lake Chambon.
Le Puy de Sancy from Besse
17.36 mi
+3,520 ft
-3,497 ft
11h 05
Difficult
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike starting from the town of Besse, located an hour's drive from Clermont-Ferrand. This hike is mainly in open countryside. It allows you to admire Lake Pavin, overlook the town of Super-Besse and, above all, enjoy a 360° view from Puy de Sancy.
Lac Pavin and Lac de Montcineyre from Besse
13.31 mi
+1,837 ft
-1,827 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike in the Auvergne Volcanoes Park, starting from Besse (located an hour's drive south of Clermont-Ferrand). The discovery trail starting from the Hôtel le Clos combines wooded areas and open countryside, passing by Lake Pavin and Lake Montcineyre (swimming is prohibited in both).
The trail is very well marked throughout (markings and signs).
From Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise to Lac Pavin
7.38 mi
+958 ft
-968 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from the Le Clos hotel in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, this loop takes you around Lac Pavin using the discovery trail and theGR®30.
The Chiloza falls
2.98 mi
+522 ft
-522 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A wander among the underbrush along the Couze Pavin, from bank to bank, flowing in cascades.
Puy de Montchal and the Chiloza Waterfalls
13.06 mi
+1,962 ft
-1,985 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
If you only have one day to spend in Besse and its surroundings, this long hike will take you to the medieval village of Besse, the Couze Pavin, the Fontaine Goyon, the Puy de Montchal and Lac Pavin, a countryside dotted with farms where you can buy Saint-Nectaire cheese, and finally the Chiloza waterfalls.
Vaucoux Waterfall (or Anglard Waterfall)
0.53 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short walk along a woodland path leading to the magnificent Vaucoux (or Anglard) Waterfall.
The Tour du Lac Pavin
3.74 mi
+486 ft
-486 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the snowshoe routes at the Pertuyzat resort, a very pleasant hike around Lake Pavin.
You may be asked to pay €2.50 per person for the right to use the routes, for signposting and maintenance.
Pic and Chapel of Saint-Pierre
2.82 mi
+764 ft
-764 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Colamine (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short 5 km round-trip hike to Pic de Saint-Pierre and its chapel. A little-known summit, yet it is easily accessible and offers a 360° panorama of the Sancy, the Cotteuges Valley and, in fine weather, the Chaîne des Puys and the Livradois-Forez.
Puy de Montchal via Lake Pavin and Creux de Soucy
6.50 mi
+928 ft
-928 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
The route, mostly through forest, passes by the unmissable Lake Pavin before climbing Puy de Monchal and returning via the only chasm in Auvergne, Creux de Souci.
Vassivière and Lac Pavin
8.76 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk around Lake Pavin, including a visit to the Chapel of Vassivière, where the Black Madonna is housed during the summer.
From Lake Pavin to Lake Montcineyre
7.71 mi
+771 ft
-745 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
An interesting hike due to its diversity: peat bogs, volcanic lakes, chasms and, depending on the season, a few orchids between (6) and (7).
Grand Tour of Lac Pavin
4.85 mi
+771 ft
-751 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A Grand Tour of the beautiful and mysterious Lac Pavin, passing by the Puy de Montchal and the Creux de Soucy chasm.
Jonas troglodytic site and Pic Saint-Pierre from Lomprat
5.68 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,322 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Colamine (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short hike rich in discoveries: the beautiful pagan calvary of Lomprat, the troglodytic site of Jonas, Pic Saint-Pierre topped by its chapel and offering a beautiful panorama of the Couze Pavin valley, not to mention the villages you pass through with their old houses, fountains and wash houses.
The lakes of Montcineyre, Bourdouze and Estivadoux from Lac Pavin
11.70 mi
+1,814 ft
-1,804 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
This hike takes you to four volcanic lakes: Lac Pavin, which is 92 metres deep and 700 to 800 metres in diameter; Lac de Montcineyre, formerly owned by the Michelin family; Lac de Bourdouze, which is partially covered by peat bog; and finally Lac de l'Estivadoux, which is almost completely dry.
The Courbanges valley
10.08 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,604 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
Cross the Malvoisière valley and then the Courbanges Forest, and discover the Cheix Waterfall before descending into the refreshing Courbanges Stream valley.
Courbanges - Chareire
11.77 mi
+2,595 ft
-2,543 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
You will pass close to waterfalls at Cheix, Pérouse and Biche, and stop for a quick drink at the Sainte-Anne spring before beginning the ascent of the Puy de Champgourdeix (alt. 1,566 m) and the Perdrix (alt. 1,824 m), with views over the resort of Super Besse.
La Grande Allée in Courbanges
5.92 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,135 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through the Courbanges forest to discover its tall trees, with a detour to a typical plateau dwelling.
The Chaudefour Valley
6.66 mi
+889 ft
-902 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
Discover the Chaudefour Valley, located in the nature park of the same name.
Puy de Chambourguet
1.82 mi
+469 ft
-469 ft
1h 15
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A little-known peak in the Massif du Sancy, the Puy de Chambourguet offers a panoramic view of the Super-Besse resort, the Sancy, the Domes, the Pavin, Bourdouze and Chauvet lakes, the entire Massif Cantalien, the Monts du Cézallier and even more if the weather is clear.
Puy de Sancy from Super Besse
6.16 mi
+1,703 ft
-2,037 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Access to the Puy de Sancy on the outward journey via the eastern and northern ridges of the Super Besse resort, and return via theGR®®4.Please note that two vehicles are required for this hike: one at the top of the resort and another at the Lac des Hermines car park.
⚠️ 22/07/2026: the GPX track at Puy de la Perdrix has been slightly modified to follow the current signposting on the ground.
Puy de Chambourguet and Puy de Champgourdeix
5.11 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,024 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Explore the area around the Super-Besse resort by visiting the Puys de Chambourguet and Champgourdeix. You’ll discover two volcanic peaks with completely different appearances. A leisurely, family-friendly hike along the paths and tracks around the resort.
A circular walk to the Puy de Bessolles starting from La Roche Romaine
2.93 mi
+387 ft
-397 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from the strange rock formation known as the Roche Romaine and the hamlet of the same name, the Puy de Bessolles offers a natural balcony, followed by access to a viewpoint. On a clear day, the route provides views of the Sancy massif, the Chaîne des Puys and the Monts du Forez.
Puy de Montchal and Lac de Moncineyre
8.89 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,001 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route mostly through forest, passing by the summit of Puy de Montchal, which offers a view to the west, followed by a return trip through meadows and peat bogs to Lac de Montcineyre.The Visorando app is recommended for the forest section.
Very difficult 
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