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Collat walks
Circular route starting from Collat through the Senouire valley
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5.30 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,161 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Collat (Haute-Loire)
A circular route towards the Senouire valley starting from Collat.
Sapinières de l'Armandon, miellerie de Grattepaille et villages isolés
6.01 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Préjet-Armandon (Haute-Loire)
This route passes through fir forests and a few pastures, reminders of a bygone era of pastoral farming.The Grattepaille honey farm is breathing new life into this beautiful region.
From Chassagnes to Les Sauces via La Brousse
5.26 mi
+715 ft
-715 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Chassagnes (Haute-Loire)
You will discover two landscapes. The walk starts in Chassagnes, crosses part of Chaliergues (the Paulhaguet basin), an area dedicated to agriculture, then climbs gradually through the woods, passing through hamlets that are mostly restored and inhabited.
Circular route to the south-west of Connangles via Pissis and Intranges
5.83 mi
+709 ft
-682 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Connangles (Haute-Loire)
The route passes through beautiful, shaded forest tracks and crosses seven villages surrounded by areas dedicated to livestock farming. The route is dotted with remarkable trees and magnificent high forests. The thick-walled houses, built of granite, are a reminder of the harsh climate of the Cassadean plateau.
Circular Étang de Lavaux in Saint-Préjet-Armandon
5.18 mi
+614 ft
-607 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Domeyrat (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the Lavaux Pond (the pond is a former clay quarry), the route crosses pastures and fields and then reaches the woods on the heights of Saint-Préjet-Armandon.This route passes through villages with houses built from basalt stones from a distant volcanic period. Take the time to wander through the villages and notice the old workshops of blacksmiths and carpenters, and the communal ovens. Listen carefully and you may hear the sound of a hammer on an anvil or a carpenter's saw... These villages, once bustling with activity, are now quiet.
Senouire Valley from Bacou to Le Rif via Sainte-Marguerite
5.56 mi
+604 ft
-604 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Mazerat-Aurouze (Haute-Loire)
At the start of the route, the Senouire accompanies you to Sainte-Marguerite. After Barbason, the Ribeyrette greets you as it flows into the Senouire. Sainte-Marguerite welcomes you with its history and tranquillity. A superb panorama awaits you at Le Rif. Walk around the hamlet and see the rounded corners of some of the houses. Continue the route towards La Vizade and rejoin the Senouire at Barbanson.
Moissac Bas pond and bog
6.62 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
Following this route, you will pass successively through forest, fields and pastures. You will discover the volcanic activity of the village of Moissac Bas, its pond and its forming peat bog.
Discover Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon: water, forest, pastures
7.84 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,375 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
Discover Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon by following the course of the Doulon river, which once powered numerous mills. Pass through the undergrowth and villages where you will find chapels and wash houses.
Circular through the hills above Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon via Cenat and Celhac.
6.82 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
The commune of Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon covers a large area of around 35 hectares and comprises around 30 villages and hamlets. During this route, you will discover some of them, all bearing witness to a rural past where agriculture was the main activity. You will discover a chapel, an old school and some splendid views.
Circular on the heights of Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon, Largnes, Tavernols
6.60 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
This route starts at the lowest point in the commune of Saint-Didier and leads to almost the highest point. You will discover a castle, a remarkable sequoia tree, the ruins of a mill and splendid views.
Senouire Valley from Domeyrat
4.15 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Domeyrat (Haute-Loire)
This route allows you to discover the Senouire valley between Domeyrat and Esbelin, a small "limagne" (flat area) framed by wooded slopes. The Senouire accompanies you with its murmurs all along the route, where you can sometimes hear it without seeing it. The majestic 12th-century feudal castle with its imposing ruins dominating the village is sure to impress, and the old Romanesque bridge completes the medieval feel of the village.
Forest and hamlets at the start of Cistrières
6.16 mi
+787 ft
-814 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cistrières (Haute-Loire)
Leaving the village of Cistrières, you will mainly be walking through the forest. These woods are dotted with hamlets that were once home to agricultural activity. Most of the farms have been renovated and are now inhabited. The paths are well maintained and easy to walk on. You will find peace and quiet here, and cool shade from the trees in summer.
Around Lake Malaguet
Tourism professional
7.17 mi
+509 ft
-525 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Monlet (Haute-Loire)
Half-day hike in the heart of the Livradois Forez Regional Nature Park, allowing you to discover the Lac de Malaguet Regional Nature Reserve and its surroundings, alternating between forest and meadow...
From the Mont Bar bog to the Potence d'Allègre
4.45 mi
+814 ft
-801 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Monlet (Haute-Loire)
This is a fairly short walk, but there are two different worlds to discover: in the footsteps of George Sand, the enchanting world of the peat bog nestled in the crater of an ancient Strombolian volcano (unique in Europe) and the medieval village of Allègre with its many remains, including the famous "Potence" (gallows). In both cases, there are numerous information panels to tell you more....
Panoramic view of Chaliergues (Paulhaguet basin)
4.57 mi
+269 ft
-272 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Salzuit (Haute-Loire)
This route passes through the villages on the eastern side of the Paulhaguet basin called Le Chaliergue. It corresponds to the lower volcanic plateau of Paulhaguet, at around 600 m, drained by the Senouire. The name was once written Callianicum and refers to stones, a stony area; it is also known as the Paulhaguet plateau. The panorama opens up from Jaroussier and Scombalou.
Circular route on the heights of the Doulon valley starting from Vintz via l'Air
3.98 mi
+673 ft
-702 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
The route passes through coniferous woods and magnificent beech forests, offering welcome shade if you walk it in summer. Recent logging has opened up the view to the right bank of the Doulon valley, revealing superb panoramic views.
All around La Chaise Dieu or Casa Dei
6.53 mi
+722 ft
-722 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chaise-Dieu (Haute-Loire)
In the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Park, a beautiful walk from hamlet to hamlet, through forests and fields, and an opportunity to discover or rediscover La Chaise-Dieu and its rich heritage.
The Cistrières forest and its isolated hamlets
4.68 mi
+315 ft
-325 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cistrières (Haute-Loire)
This route crosses part of the forest in the municipality of Cistrières, starting from the village of Condat. The hamlets, which are now sparsely populated or uninhabited, were once lively, as evidenced by an old school in Condat and the houses of Béates au Faud and Les Montilles. But during mushroom season, you will encounter many mushroom pickers there.
Forests, meadows and fields in Champagnac-le-Vieux
5.88 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,217 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Champagnac-le-Vieux (Haute-Loire)
Take a stroll through the southern part of the commune near the village of Le Boucharel, where woodland, fields and meadows alternate.
Relive the past through rustic ruins, old farming equipment and modern-day agriculture set in unspoilt countryside.
In summer, this route is shaded.