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Chapelle Saint Etienne (Essertines-en-Châtelneuf) walks
Vizézy Valley Circular Tour
Visorando Member
4.81 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,129 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Essertines-en-Châtelneuf (Loire)
This circular route passes through the medieval site and Saint-Étienne Chapel, with the Source du Pic, which was once considered miraculous. The route then follows the river, before returning via the Bois d’Hérieux. A walk offering stunning views over the Vizézy valley.
Walks near Chapelle Saint Etienne (Essertines-en-Châtelneuf)
Col des Supeyres to Col du Béal
8.78 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,099 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Valcivières (Puy-de-Dôme)
Spend two days discovering one of the most beautiful destinations in “France à cheval”.
Monts du Forez – From Chalmazel to the Col du Béal
8.63 mi
+2,182 ft
-407 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
First stage of a 13-day route.
A short stage to get you going, with some elevation gain. A gentle slope will take you up to the Hautes Chaume plateaus.
Col des Pradeaux – Col des Supeyres
6.88 mi
+1,020 ft
-440 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grandrif (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is stage 1 of a mini-trek that can be completed in two days, linking two iconic passes in the Forez region. From the Col des Pradeaux, you’ll make your way to the Col des Supeyres. During this walk, you’ll be able to admire the Pradeaux Dam, the Hautes Chaumes and the iconic shepherd's huts.
Col du Béal – Col des Supeyres
10.70 mi
+1,503 ft
-1,591 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage 2: the most beautiful stage of the route. Spectacular, with heathland stretching as far as the eye can see, a boundless 360° view where stunted pines bend under the “burle”. Photos, scents – set aside the whole day.
GR®3route, partly well signposted.
Les Hautes Chaumes: from the Col du Béal to La Ramie
5.15 mi
+200 ft
-2,001 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walks, horse rides, mountain biking or cross-country skiing in the Hautes Chaumes are truly magnificent in every respect. From up there, you can see the Alps and Mont Blanc, or the Massif Central, the Sancy massif and the Puy de Dôme.
And to head back down into the valley on the Puy de Dôme side, here’s a route that will take you from the Col du Béal to a stopover lodge and guesthouse/equestrian centre at La Ramie (63480).
