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Les Bois Noirs on the heights of Châteldon
Visorando Member
6.87 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Châteldon (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike in the northern foothills of Livradois, known as the Bois Noirs, starting from Châteldon, a village with some beautiful medieval houses.
From Vauziron to La Chasserelle
5.17 mi
+896 ft
-896 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Châteldon (Puy-de-Dôme)
After a bit of effort due to the initial climb, you’ll be rewarded with magnificent panoramic views of the Bois Noirs and the Chaîne des Puys.
In the heart of the Bois des Gris in Chateldon
3.89 mi
+653 ft
-643 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Châteldon (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant circular loop through the woods, lost in the middle of nowhere. Dogs can be walked off-lead. Just take care at the start and finish. A bit of a climb but also suitable for cycling. Apart from the walk back to the starting point, there are absolutely no roads to cross on the walk.
The Gourcet and Sichon valleys
9.79 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,247 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Busset (Allier)
Hike not far from Vichy in the rolling countryside bordering the Sichon Valley, in the foothills of the Livradois-Forez Massif.
Left bank of the Allier in the Saint-Priest-Bramefant plain
5.93 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A very pleasant walk to do alone or with the family. If you enjoy observing nature and listening to its calm, you will be in your element. You will walk at varying distances from the course of the River Allier and its former meander, skirting a magnificent stretch of water with a variety of flora and fauna. Part of the route runs through cultivated land. There is no tarmac except for a few metres at the finish.
Le Gourcet stream route
8.09 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A very pleasant route in all seasons. You will walk through wooded areas at the bottom of the valley, accompanied by the sound of the babbling brook, but also through open areas offering views of the Monts Dômes to the west and the Montagne Bourbonnaise to the east.
The passages near the monument to the 11 Martyrs of Goutte Grandval and the Château de Busset give this route a historical appeal.
André Monnot Trail and Vichy parks
7.74 mi
+33 ft
-98 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A hike dedicated to water. Flowing water, Ruisseau des Andraux, Allier. Water to drink, Saint-Yorre bottling plant, Source des Célestins. Water with healing properties, Hall des Sources and Grand Établissement Thermal de Vichy. And, depending on the weather, perhaps water falling from the sky?This hike can also be done as a round trip, difficulty: difficult (24 km).
The Allier between Saint-Yorre and Abrest
7.30 mi
+66 ft
-95 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A lovely walk in any season in fine weather, whether on your own or with the family. You can explore the banks of the River Allier and its magnificent waterholes. The route is largely shaded during the summer months. You can also listen to the song of a wide variety of birds.
This route is similar to the “Circular Source Trail” listed by Vichy Community: a fully developed route with rest and picnic areas.
Important: Since 1 June 2026, (6) the footbridge running alongside the tracks on the railway bridge at Abrest has been closed to all traffic. This closure is for an indefinite period.
Coupe-Gorge and Fonds de Fer route
6.05 mi
+843 ft
-823 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A lovely walk for those who enjoy combining walking with nature observation. Starting from Saint-Yorre, walk through the pleasant undergrowth following the course of the Andraux stream, then around the Coupe-Gorge and Fonts de Fer stream basins. Open views over the Monts Dômes, the Vichy plain and the Vernet hill.
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.
Le Puy de Montoncel
7.50 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Palladuc (Puy-de-Dôme)
For much of this route, it is clear why we are walking through the Bois Noirs, as the light sometimes struggles to penetrate the foliage. In other places, however, tree felling has opened up the view, and the number of logs stacked along the paths is impressive.
The Puy de Montoncel from La Lizolle
4.45 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,401 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Palladuc (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Giant of the Bois Noirs, whose summit is often shrouded in clouds or mist, can be approached from Lavoine or Saint-Priest-la-Prugne. For this walk, we chose to approach it via Palladuc. It is a fairly strenuous walk, but one that guarantees peace and quiet, wide open spaces and sweeping views over this part of the beautiful Auvergne region.
The Valley of the Waterwheels in Thiers
1.40 mi
+400 ft
-417 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Thiers (Puy-de-Dôme)
A trail themed around cutlery. As you follow the Durolle, you’ll step back in time as you discover the waterwheels, a type of mill powered by the river’s flow. They reveal the valley’s rich industrial past. The arrival of electrification in the 20th century eventually brought an end to these waterwheels.
The Saint-Vincent Rock
5.10 mi
+738 ft
-738 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Lavoine (Allier)
Winding its way between forests and pastures, this walk leads to the foot of Rocher Saint-Vincent, the protective power of Lavoine and the Sichon valley.
The fortress of the cutlers
3.47 mi
+715 ft
-689 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Thiers (Puy-de-Dôme)
Thiers is a city of challenges. In this grandiose and isolated location in the heart of Auvergne, the inhabitants of Thiers have had to contend with a turbulent river, the Durolle, and the steep slopes of its gorges. Over time, thanks to numerous developments, this partially tamed river has ensured the industrial prosperity of the town, which is known as the cutlery capital of France.
Thiers - Les Quatre Vents
Association / Club / Walk leader11.38 mi
+1,998 ft
-1,526 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Thiers (Puy-de-Dôme)
This first stage of the Chemin de Sainte-Agathe gives us the opportunity to take different PR®® trails. We pass through charming little hamlets: Lamouroux, Sardier, Grand Cognet, Laurençon and cross a few streams. Beautiful trees line the route, as well as numerous views of the Chaîne des Puys.From the village of Vollore-Ville, passing close to the castle, we descend towards the plain and reach the Gîte des Quatre Vents via the hamlet of Sauvetat.
Around Molles
5.99 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Molles (Allier)
Hike route starting from Molles, a village at the foot of the Bourbonnais mountains, 17km east of Vichy.
Bizin Wood
4.99 mi
+607 ft
-594 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Mayet-de-Montagne (Allier)
A pleasant little walk through meadows and woods with, on a clear day, a view of the volcanic range.
The Jolan route
5.36 mi
+531 ft
-558 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Nizerolles (Allier)
This hike starts in Nizerolles, a small village at the foot of the Monts de la Madeleine. It takes you across the River Jolan three times and partly follows the Tacot de la Montagne Bourbonnaise platform, the former departmental railway line that linked Vichy and Laprugne until 1949.
The Vernières oak tree via the Chemin de la Pierre aux deux Yeux
7.80 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chabreloche (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hidden in the heart of the Bois Noirs, the Pierre aux Deux Yeux (Two-Eyed Stone) watches over the unwary hiker. If you escape it, the majestic old oak tree will grant you some of its serenity. Then take a break at the foot of the Roc du Guet rock formation, a place conducive to meditation.
