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Cognat-Lyonne walks
Circular via Rilhat Castle
Visorando Member
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 castles of Espinasse-Vozelle
3.90 mi
+135 ft
-112 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Espinasse-Vozelle (Allier)
A circular route starting from the stadium, passing by the church (11th–19th centuries) with its flat bell tower, the Vieux Château, which served as the residence of Madame de la Fayette, a native of Espinasse-Vozelle, and the Château de “La Chaise”. These remarkable buildings are not open to the public.
The Château du Rozet
2.96 mi
+217 ft
-236 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Vendat (Allier)
A short route that takes you (depending on the season and vegetation) around the front and back of the Château du Rozet, a chalet built in the aftermath of the 1870 war. It is currently used as a guesthouse.
The 300-year-old oak tree in Vendat
2.83 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Vendat (Allier)
Discover an oak tree over 300 years old that lived through the French Revolution! Blue markings and signposts.
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 Queen of the Waters
4.71 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Vichy (Allier)
I suggest a short urban hike to discover Vichy, nicknamed "the Queen of Waters". This circuit takes you through the emblematic streets of Napoleon III's beloved city, lined with beautiful houses of eclectic architecture, as well as the shopping streets of the modern city and the parks along the Allier River. You can quench your thirst at the famous Source des Célestins.
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.
Château de la Roche in Aigueperse
6.20 mi
+699 ft
-679 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Aigueperse (Puy-de-Dôme)
The route takes walkers to the heights of Aigueperse and Chaptuzat, past fountains, wash houses, crosses and castles.
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.
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.
The Creuziers hillsides
9.29 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,194 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Creuzier-le-Vieux (Allier)
A circular route offering beautiful panoramic views from the Creuzier plateau: the Val-d’Allier, Vichy and the Chaîne des Puys.
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).
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’ll walk through wooded sections at the bottom of the valley, accompanied by the babbling of the stream, as well as open sections offering views of the Monts Dômes to the west and the Montagne Bourbonnaise to the east.The sections near the monument to the 11 Martyrs of La Goutte Grandval and Busset Castle lend this route a historical charm.
Via the Bois Brun
5.30 mi
+344 ft
-377 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Priest-Bramefant (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through the hills above Saint-Priest-Bramefant in the Bois Brun, ideal in fine weather with some lovely views on the way back. The woods are private property; you must stay on the authorised paths.
Around Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort
4.83 mi
+364 ft
-351 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort (Allier)
A pleasant walk around Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort.
Moulin Parraut
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.
Trails and paths in the Marcenat State Forest
10.98 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Marcenat (Allier)
A proper mountain bike route with a mix of winding trails and wide tracks.
Around Saint-Félix
6.78 mi
+364 ft
-341 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Félix (Allier)
A walk around Saint-Félix, fairly easy and offering some lovely views.
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.
The Étang des Grands Graviers and Puy-Guillaume
4.05 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Puy-Guillaume (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short walk through Puy-Guillaume, offering a chance to discover the town and its proximity to the sediment-laden rivers that enabled it to flourish through the establishment of its glassworks.