Circular route on the right bank of the Allier river starting from Allevier.

Starting from Allevier, the route climbs through fields and villages, then enters the woods. Throughout the route, you will have a splendid view of the Sancy, Cézallier, Cantal and Margeride mountains.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 101 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 107 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 603 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 490 m

Description of the walk

The route starts from the village of Allevier, in front of the chapel dedicated to Sainte-Bonnette. Vehicles can be parked in the square in front of the chapel and the drinking trough. The route does not follow the existing markings.

(S/E) From the car park, head east, walking alongside the chapel, until you reach a fork in the road.

(1) Turn left and you will arrive at the entrance to the village of Chadriat.

(2) Turn right and continue to La Bastille.

(3) Turn left, cross the Ruisseau de la Bastide stream, and climb towards Chamalière.

(4) Continue left and join the D181.

(5) Follow it carefully to the left, then leave it for thefirst path on the left. Follow this path through the woods and come out onto a road to follow to the right until you reach a hairpin bend.

(6) Turn left, cross the Ruisseau de la Bastide stream again, and continue to the entrance to Allevier.

(7) Turn right, then left, and continue straight ahead to the car park in front of the Sainte-Bonnette Chapel (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 502 m - Car park in front of the Sainte-Bonnette Chapel.
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 513 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 1.08 - alt. 521 m - Hamlet of Chadriat
  4. 3 : km 1.5 - alt. 550 m - La Bastide
  5. 4 : km 2.54 - alt. 595 m - Chamalière
  6. 5 : km 3.61 - alt. 540 m - D181
  7. 6 : km 5.19 - alt. 501 m - Hairpin bend
  8. 7 : km 5.87 - alt. 498 m - Entrance to Allevier
  9. S/E : km 6.38 - alt. 496 m - Car park in front of the Sainte-Bonnette Chapel.

Worth a visit

The village of Allevier. Its drinking trough and chapel. Panorama to the west over the Monts d'Auvergne.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
bcg243
bcg243

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with beautiful views of the Cézallier.
About a quarter of the route is on tarmac at the start and finish.
A few gentle climbs.
Suitable for pushchairs with all-terrain wheels.

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francoisebachelard
francoisebachelard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike: scenic views, woods, wide paths for groups.
As we found it a little short, we extended it via Lindes (9 km):
After point 5 on the D 161, instead of turning left, we continued for another 100 m and turned onto a path on the right.
At the bottom, you have to jump over the Chazelle stream or climb 20 metres to get back onto the D 161.
At the entrance to Lindes, cross the small country bridge on the left.
At the end of the lane, go 10 m to the right and take a path on the left that leads to point 6.
F Bachelard

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REDONDIE ARLETTE
REDONDIE ARLETTE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Our group of hiking friends enjoyed this route, discovering the village on a beautiful sunny morning with lovely trails. Some of them don't usually walk long distances, but they loved this hike. Thank you!

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