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Col de la Croix des Gardes walks
Via Puy Rousset, Yronde and Buron
Visorando Member
6.52 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,066 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Parent (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route offering beautiful panoramic views of the Chaîne des Puys, the Limagne and the Sancy massif, passing through the ancient villages of Parent, Yronde and Buron. Of note: a pretty church in Yronde (open every time we passed by), the basalt mound of the old feudal castle of Buron called the Citadelle de Buron, fountains, wash houses and traditional dwellings.
Walks near Col de la Croix des Gardes
Walking quiz "Through our history in Saint-Amant-Tallende"
Tourism professional
0.68 mi
+82 ft
-72 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amant-Tallende (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route is linked to a quiz walk that allows you to discover the town's iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage in a fun way. Find the "Au fil de nos histoires" poster on the church square and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration or app download required).
You can choose the "adult" trail or the "adult + child" trail (with additional questions for children aged 6 to 11).
The description below refers only to the "adult" route.