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Billom in Auvergne's Tuscany
Visorando Member
2.93 mi
+72 ft
-75 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Billom (Puy-de-Dôme)
Toscane d'Auvergne is a small area of Limagne, between Chaîne des Puys and Livradois-Forez, a landscape of rich agricultural land on gently rolling hills. At the heart of this area, Billom has preserved a superb medieval centre, ideal for a contemplative stroll. The walk ends with a visit (optional as there is an admission fee) to the Jardins de la Croze.
The two Turluron
7.84 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Billom (Puy-de-Dôme)
I invite you to discover the small town of Billom and its surrounding countryside, the little Tuscany of Auvergne, whose gentle hills are ideal for the revival of the wine-growing region. The medieval village of Billom, crossed by the Angaud river, is rich in cobbled alleys lined with half-timbered houses.
Montmorin Castle
11.84 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,706 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Égliseneuve-près-Billom (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very beautiful hike in Livradois, with remarkable views of the Chaîne des Puys and Limagne.
The Jean de la Nuit trail
3.54 mi
+627 ft
-633 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Égliseneuve-près-Billom (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk in the footsteps of Jean de la Nuit!
An extraordinary character once lived in this valley, and his legend still lives on in people's memories. Join him on a journey to discover the valley's former activities, heritage, fauna and flora, which you can enjoy during the walk.
Notre-Dame de Roche in the Auvergne region of Tuscany
8.84 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,293 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-de-Coppel (Puy-de-Dôme)
A loop through the gently rolling landscape of fields and woods, the Tuscany of Auvergne, passing through several hamlets around Saint-Julien-de-Coppel, and in particular Roche, dominated by a basalt spur topped by a small Romanesque chapel and offering a very pretty panorama.
Notre-Dame de Roche from Saint-Julien-de-Coppel
6.48 mi
+971 ft
-968 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-de-Coppel (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike in the Auvergne's "Tuscany" starting from Saint-Julien-de-Coppel and passing through several hamlets and the very pretty site of the Notre-Dame de Roche Chapel, which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.
Around Mauzun Castle
5.40 mi
+774 ft
-758 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Mauzun (Puy-de-Dôme)
Mauzun Castle, nicknamed the "giant of Auvergne", is the starting point for this walk at the foot of the Livradois-Forez mountains, which offers magnificent views of the mid-range mountains.
Follow the yellow trail from the village exit.
On the trail of the Druids
3.23 mi
+709 ft
-722 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fayet-le-Château (Puy-de-Dôme)
Nature walk between meadows, forest, streams and ancient mills, a site rich in history. Pass through amazing places that are linked to druidic rituals and gatherings.
Puy de Mur and the village of Mezel
6.35 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,152 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mezel (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route around a small hill in Limagne, now a Sensitive Natural Area, a climb to its summit for a wide view of the Allier valley and the surrounding mountains, then a visit to the old winegrowers' village of Mezel.
Puy de la Poule and Malmouche cliffs
8.58 mi
+755 ft
-725 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mezel (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular loop starting from Mezel offers varied landscapes: a trip to the banks of the Allier to discover the Malmouche cliff, small but very useful for swallows; a stroll on the Puy de la Poules, also small but offering unobstructed views of the Limagne and the Chaîne des Puys; a visit to the village of Mezel to see a whole range of wildlife carved in stone.
Around Dallet
3.30 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dallet (Puy-de-Dôme)
The start of this route is on the banks of the Allier. You’ll follow a lovely, wide, tree-lined path which takes you close to the Clermont water intake wells. The return journey is along a grassy path from which you can see the villages of Mezel and Dallet on the right and Cournon on the left.
Le Puy Saint-Romain above Saint-Maurice
3.64 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Maurice (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant walk exploring Le Puy Saint-Romain, which rises to 781 m. It is the highest point on the banks of the Limagne. It offers a superb 360° view. It is also a famous historical site, once home to a priory and a chapel surrounded by a field of Merovingian burial mounds.
Le Puy Saint-Romain and the Sainte-Marguerite Springs
5.96 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,496 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the beautiful wine-growing village of Saint-Maurice, climb to the summit of Puy Saint-Romain for a beautiful view of Sancy, Livradois and the Chaîne des Puys. Then descend to the banks of the Allier to discover the springs of an ancient thermal park.Visorando app useful in certain places.
Pic des Fleurides trail
2.51 mi
+407 ft
-384 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Sallèdes (Puy-de-Dôme)
Geological discovery hike in the Comté Forest. There is no viewpoint from the top of the peak.
The Tree Trail from the Comté Forest House
3.64 mi
+249 ft
-226 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Sallèdes (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike to discover the Comté Forest, a Sensitive Natural Area, passing by numerous features designed to promote biodiversity, such as pools, a pond and numerous areas planted with young trees.
Bois de Cheix-Blanc and Château de la Chaux Montgros
6.75 mi
+971 ft
-942 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sallèdes (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the Comté Forest, a circular path in the Cheix-Blanc woods, which we leave behind just long enough to discover the Château de la Chaux Montgros, which has been undergoing renovation for some time now. We take the opportunity to enjoy the unobstructed views of the Comté countryside, the Limagne plain and, in the distance, the Chaîne des Puys.
Château de la Chaux Montgros and Bois de Cheix-Blanc
8.45 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,083 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pignols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route in the Livradois-Forez Regional Nature Park, alternating between high passages with unobstructed views and forays into the Bois de Cheix-Blanc, on beautiful trails and paths. Some sections are on quiet country roads. Visit the pretty village of Pignols, then pass by the Château de la Chaux Montgros. At the end of the route, take a short visit to a wetland and its interpretive trail, a site developed for the Espace Naturel Sensible de la Forêt de la Comté (Comté Forest Sensitive Natural Area).
The Allier river in the Puy-de-Dôme region at Pont-du-Château
12.37 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pont-du-Château (Puy-de-Dôme)
A long walk along the Allier between Pont-du-Château and Cournon-d'Auvergne. Discover the pretty site of Pont-du-Château, the water pumping station and the natural site of Malmouche.
The Vallon des Bouys
7.15 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Between Saint-Maurice and Mirefleurs, two former wine-growing villages, the Vallon des Bouys, overlooking the Allier, consists of dry grasslands whose flora and fauna are protected. Below the valley, old lime kilns bear witness to the local exploitation of limestone. On the site of the former Sainte-Marguerite spa, a geyser awaits your arrival, perhaps to wake up.
Vic-le-Comte and the Sainte-Chapelle
1.68 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Vic-le-Comte (Puy-de-Dôme)
A visit to the old town of the capital of the Comté region, to discover beautiful medieval houses and the Sainte-Chapelle, a jewel of the French Renaissance.
In the Vicomte countryside
8.87 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,014 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vic-le-Comte (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk around Vic-le-Comte, across fields, to climb up to the pretty village of Pignols. You will cross a few streams and enjoy beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys. Back in Vic, a visit to the old town is a must.
Stream and village of Enval, Sainte Chapelle de Vic-le-Comte
3.55 mi
+390 ft
-361 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Vic-le-Comte (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short circular route following the pretty Ruisseau d'Enval stream to the village of the same name, which has a few troglodytic dwellings, before returning to Vic to explore the old town and Sainte Chapelle.
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