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Col de la croix du Fossat (1420m) walks
The Fossat valley and Pierre-sur-Haute from the Col du Béal
Visorando Member
10.13 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,781 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful circular walk starting from the Fossat valley.
Between forests and high stubble fields in the Forez region.
10.90 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,378 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Valcivières (Puy-de-Dôme)
Day hike with little elevation gain in the Monts du Forez and the wild Hautes Chaumes.
It is advisable to climb to the summit of Montiallier for the view.
This can be done in winter with snowshoes and even cross-country skis.
Great spot for snowkiting at the Col des Supeyres.
From the Col du Béal to Pierre sur Haute
10.32 mi
+1,696 ft
-1,696 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
On snowshoes or on foot, from the Col du Béal to the summit of Pierre-sur-Haute through the forest. Return via the ridges, still on theGR®3or a variant thereof.
Col du Béal – Col des Supeyres
10.70 mi
+1,503 ft
-1,591 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage 2: the most beautiful stage of the route. Spectacular, with heathland stretching as far as the eye can see, a boundless 360° view where stunted pines bend under the “burle”. Photos, scents – set aside the whole day.
GR®3route, partly well signposted.
Walks near Col de la croix du Fossat (1420m)
Col des Supeyres to Col du Béal
8.78 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,099 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Valcivières (Puy-de-Dôme)
Spend two days discovering one of the most beautiful destinations in “France à cheval”.
From the Col du Béal to the Col des Supeyres
17.18 mi
+1,936 ft
-2,024 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Over two days, discover one of the most beautiful destinations in “France à Cheval”.
Tour du Teilhet
4.14 mi
+853 ft
-827 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Marat (Puy-de-Dôme)
If you’re on holiday in Marat, here’s a short route for a walk or a horse ride starting from La Ramie.
Col des Pradeaux – Col des Supeyres
6.88 mi
+1,020 ft
-440 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grandrif (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is stage 1 of a mini-trek that can be completed in two days, linking two iconic passes in the Forez region. From the Col des Pradeaux, you’ll make your way to the Col des Supeyres. During this walk, you’ll be able to admire the Pradeaux Dam, the Hautes Chaumes and the iconic shepherd's huts.
La Renaudie – Sainte-Agathe
Association / Club / Walk leader12.96 mi
+1,673 ft
-2,661 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Renaudie (Puy-de-Dôme)
This fourth stage of the route is the longest and most challenging. We will often be walking at high altitudes (highest point: 1,153 m). We will follow the River Couzon before descending along good paths through the woodland towards Vollore-Montagne. The walk through the Ayguebonne Forest, near the Grun de Chignore, will take us to Sainte-Agathe.
Olliergues – La Renaudie
11.84 mi
+2,933 ft
-1,230 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Olliergues (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Olliergues town hall, we head uphill along the cobbled path. Most of this third stage follows the white and green-marked ‘Tour de Pays’ trail as far as Le Brugeron. From Le Brugeron, head towards Le Grun de Batailler, passing the Begue mill (waterfall). Cross Le Clef. At La Croix de Sainte-Agathe, take a small road, pass through the hamlet of Rochefolle to reach the village of La Renaudie, where you’ll find the communal lodge.