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Charraix walks
The crosses with balls in Charraix
Visorando Member 
9.40 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,126 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Prades (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful themed hike in the hills above the Allier valley. Charraix is a pretty village with a rich architectural heritage in addition to its famous crosses with balls. There are some beautiful views along several sections of this route.Visorando app recommended between (9) and (10)
Abbeys of Pébrac and Chanteuges
Visorando Member 12.43 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Arcons-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful long loop, rich in scenery and built heritage, on the heights of the Allier.
La Bretogne - Barlet - Marsanges circular
Visorando Member 
6.63 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,093 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Langeac (Haute-Loire)
Circular with the highest point halfway along the route, offering superb views of Langeac surrounded by mountains.
La Durande
Visorando Member 
8.51 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Vernet (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Le Vernet, this walk offers beautiful panoramic views of the Devès at the summit of La Durande.
Saugues - Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole
Visorando Member 
21.43 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,962 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saugues (Haute-Loire)
During this 18th stage of the Way of St James, you’ll traverse a wild, poetic and challenging landscape as you cross the Margeride and Gévaudan plateaus. You’ll spot rocky outcrops scattered here and there at the whim of chance and time, promising a surprising journey where it’s lovely to reconnect.
Durande viewpoint and Siaugues Saint-Romain castle
Visorando Member 10.51 mi
+2,431 ft
-2,405 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Siaugues-Sainte-Marie (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the village of Siaugues Sainte-Marie, climb towards the Durande orientation point via smooth forest tracks, then enjoy a fun descent to the castle hidden in the forest, and finally return to the village.
A stretch of the pilgrims' route in Monistrol
Visorando Member 12.11 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,215 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This long circular loop offers two very different atmospheres. The first part is spent in the company of pilgrims on the Way of St James, often in groups, some more talkative than others, passing through hamlets marked by this pilgrimage (crosses, statues). In the second part, you will be alone in the world in the vast expanses of the plateau overlooking the Allier valley.The Visorando app is useful on certain sections.
Saint-Privat-d'Allier - Saugues
Visorando Member 
12.76 mi
+2,313 ft
-2,175 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This seventeenth "mountain" stage with significant elevation gain takes you to the village of Monistrol-d'Allier and the troglodyte chapel of La Madeleine, which are must-see sights before arriving in Saugues.
Around Saint-Privat-d'Allier
Visorando Member 
7.02 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This is a very pleasant walk to enjoy with family or friends. It passes through numerous small hamlets while winding its way along the national road.
The chapel and tower of Rochegude
Visorando Member 
4.79 mi
+938 ft
-961 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This easy hike takes you along theGR® 65 (the famous Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle trail) to discover the chapel and keep of Rochegude, which dominate the Allier valley. Then a beautiful descent through a forest will take you to Pratclaux for a return to the village of Saint-Privat.
Lac de l'Oeuf
Visorando Member 
6.46 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
From the village of Saint-Privat d'Allier, walk along the Saint-Jacques path to Lac de l'Oeuf, an ancient crater filled with a bog. On the way back, the descent to Dallas and Le Villard will give you distant views of the surrounding area.
Saint-Didier
Visorando Member 
6.65 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A walk to discover the village of Saint-Didier-d'Allier from above. A beautiful descent from Chier to Saint-Didier overlooking the Allier valley, the Rouchoux Gorges and the castle of Saint-Didier.The return to Saint-Privat d'Allier is partly along the road, but it is narrow and very beautiful.
The Treuil cave
Visorando Member 
3.74 mi
+892 ft
-873 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Privat-d'Allier, a large mountain village at an altitude of 870 metres, follow this route to discover the imposing Treuil cave, with the added bonus of beautiful views of the Allier Gorges.
The Langeadois Mines
Visorando Member 
6.55 mi
+407 ft
-397 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Langeac (Haute-Loire)
A former mining area, with a few remains but above all a long, flat path that used to be a railway line.
Chapelle Saint-Étienne from Monistrol-d'Allier
Visorando Member 6.33 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,089 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
Circular route on the heights of the Allier, around Monistrol, to discover a chapel overlooking the valley. See the variation in the Practical Information section for a round trip to Château de la Beaume.
According to one review, it seems thatthe Visorando app is necessary to follow the route properly.
Villages and banks of the Allier in Langeac
Visorando Member 5.77 mi
+249 ft
-279 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mazeyrat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A pleasant circular loop on the west bank of the Allier. From the Costet bridge north of Langeac to the viewpoint on the Biot cliff, with a detour through the charming villages of Truchon and Cerzat. Stops at beautiful stretches of river where you may see fly fishers. Return to the car park along the river.
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