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Charroux walks
Moulin Parraut
Visorando Member
7.42 mi
+656 ft
-659 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Charroux (Allier)
A very pleasant hike through countryside and forest between Charroux and the banks of the Sioule, with superb views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Bourbonnais mountains on a clear day.
Bouble Gorges in Chantelle
3.78 mi
+443 ft
-472 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Deneuille-lès-Chantelle (Allier)
A short 8-shaped walk at the foot of Saint-Vincent de Chantelle Abbey.
Giverzat Forest
5.27 mi
+184 ft
-190 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Fleuriel (Allier)
A walk through the Giverzat Forest suitable for families and even mountain bikers, except around the point (8), where it is advisable to walk alongside your bike.
Sainte-Foy, Saint-Michel Chapel in Ébreuil
3.33 mi
+453 ft
-433 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Ébreuil (Allier)
This short walk starting from Ébreuil offers panoramic views of the Sioule valley.
At the (2), the narrow path leading up to Sainte-Foy is not regularly maintained. The grass may be a little overgrown.
The two forests of Fleuriel
8.38 mi
+525 ft
-531 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fleuriel (Allier)
Walk around Fleuriel. A bit of tarmac but on a quiet road, a bit of woodland, a bit of meadow. A varied landscape for a walk during which you can bring a picnic.
Circular via Louchy-Montfand from Cesset
5.65 mi
+331 ft
-302 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Cesset (Allier)
An easy hike in the hills overlooking Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, west of the Allier valley, partly following the GR®300 trail with a few short stretches on minor roads. Easy, well-marked and signposted paths. Beautiful views of Saint Pourçain-sur-Sioule. Unshaded route, best avoided during heatwaves.
Circular via Rilhat Castle
5.50 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Cognat-Lyonne (Allier)
A circular route, mostly on tracks and farm roads, starting from Cognat-L'yonne and passing by Rilhat Castle and Monpensier Golf Course. Beautiful view of the Gannat plain on a clear day, of course.
The Wall Trail
1.53 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
1h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chouvigny (Allier)
A pleasant, challenging walk offering panoramic views of the Sioule Gorges.
Yellow markings.
GPS recommended. Not recommended for families with young children (see practical information).
High ground and banks of the Sioule at Chouvigny
7.94 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chouvigny (Allier)
Circular in the Calvinian countryside overlooking the Sioule Gorges, then along the riverbank.
Le Bois Coutayon
5.68 mi
+200 ft
-226 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vendat (Allier)
The walk takes you to Bois Coutayon on the border between the municipalities of Vendat and Saint-Pont. In the wild boar park, with a little luck and patience, you may spot wild boars and piglets or deer and fawns!
The Briailles Hill
4.61 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule (Allier)
A family hike that passes through the vineyards of Saint-Pourçain.
Saint-Hilaire-la-Croix
1.09 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-la-Croix (Puy-de-Dôme)
Very short walk on a pretty section of the Way of St James.
Tour of the Sep dam
4.12 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-la-Croix (Puy-de-Dôme)
Tour of the Sep Joli dam with a view of it. A fairly easy hike between paths and forest. Not too crowded in July, mostly fishermen.
Menat Bridge
0.66 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Menat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Very short walk to discover a pretty site in the Sioule Gorges
The Menat Bridge
5.97 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme)
An enjoyable walk exploring the Sioule and the Rochocol meander. This route also offers the chance to see fine examples of traditional architecture (houses with stepped roofs) and provides beautiful views of the Sioule and its meander, as well as the Puy de Dôme.
Heights and banks of the Sioule upstream of Pont de Menat
9.48 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,486 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Menat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This trail takes you from hamlet to hamlet to discover the small-scale architectural heritage of this part of Auvergne, in the north of the Puy-de-Dôme: traditional houses with stepped gables, wells and drinking troughs, a former abbey in Menat and a medieval bridge over the Sioule.
Château-Rocher from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot
3.39 mi
+607 ft
-607 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme)
Set off to explore the magnificent Château-Rocher, which overlooks the Sioule valley.
The lime trees of Blot and Château-Rocher
8.25 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme)
Discover the hamlets of the Blot region and the superb lime trees that adorn their squares. The second part of this walk will take you to Château-Rocher, which overlooks the Sioule valley.
From La Faye to the Sep reservoir
7.96 mi
+525 ft
-512 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Blot-l'Église (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant walk in the heart of the Combrailles and its landscapes of hills, hollows, valleys, hedgerows, copses and ponds typical of this part of the region. Beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys, the Limagne and the Bois-Noirs. The route takes a wide loop around the Sep reservoir.
Circular route of the wells and Sainte-Agathe from Blot-l'Église
12.91 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,283 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Blot-l'Église (Puy-de-Dôme)
While further south in Auvergne, water is brought to villages by fountains, here it is provided by numerous public and private wells, which you can enjoy discovering in the hamlets along this circular route in the Blot region, on the heights of the Morge. You will also discover an oratory and a chapel, both dedicated to Saint Agatha.
Circular Vieux Saint-Sylvestre - Saint-Priest-Bramefant
7.72 mi
+436 ft
-453 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant circular starting from Vieux Saint-Sylvestre, heading to Saint-Priest-Bramefant through the Bois Brun forest and back. Very little tarmac and beautiful scenery on a clear day. An easy hike.
Les Moulins de la Morge
Tourist office
6.54 mi
+994 ft
-981 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Vieilles (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Charbonnières-les-Vieilles, the hilly path runs alongside the Morge river, offering remarkable examples of local heritage (wells, crosses, wash houses, mills) and arrives at the magnificent Gour de Tazenat (crater lake) with splendid views of the Chaîne des Puys.