From Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise to Murol

First stage of a 5-day route.
This stage takes you through the mountain pastures to the medieval town of Murol. A very pretty route ending near Lake Chambon.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Between Puy de Sancy and Monts Dore

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 289 m
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    Descent: - 480 m

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    Highest point: 1,229 m
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    Lowest point: 834 m

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Description of the walk

We spent the night at the Hotel Le Clos (very welcoming hotel with a swimming pool and excellent breakfast). The hike starts from the hotel car park.

(S) Head towards the Ecomuseum, then take theGR®30on the right (white and red markings).

(1) At the end of the path, take the road on the left, continuing to follow theGR®30.

(2) At the last houses in the hamlet of Leylavaux, turn right onto theGR® towards Courbanges. At the intersection, continue straight ahead along the pond, then turn left before a field (there were Salers cattle there when we passed). Walk along another pond and continue to a fork in the road (elevation 1210).

(3) Continue straight ahead until you reach a large crossroads with a forest path (Chemin de Vanzoux).

(4) Cross the lane and continue straight ahead. Turn right onto theGR® and descend to Courbanges.

(5) When you reach Courbanges, cross the main road and pass in front of a stopover lodge. On the descent, take a small path opposite.
At the end of the path, take the road on the right towards Murol.

(6) At the bridge, take Murol on the left (you will pass in front of the La Ribeyre campsite).

(7) Take the road on the right, then quickly take a path on the left, which is quite steep!

(8) Turn right towards Murol, then take the road on the left towards Lac Chambon (followthe GR® on the right before the lake (alternative route possible for those who want to go along the lake). At the end of the path, turn right.

(9) When you reach the Murol road, turn right and follow the road to the next crossroads.
We arrive in front of the Les Volcans hotel where we spend the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,032 m - Hotel Le Clos. Close to the - Couze Pavin (rivière) à finaliser
  2. 1 : km 0.82 - alt. 1,105 m - Road, on the left
  3. 2 : km 2.25 - alt. 1,191 m - Leylavaux, on the right
  4. 3 : km 4.35 - alt. 1,211 m - Junction, on the left
  5. 4 : km 5.2 - alt. 1,219 m - Forest lane, straight ahead.
  6. 5 : km 6.72 - alt. 1,152 m - Cross the departmental road.
  7. 6 : km 11.41 - alt. 855 m - At the bridge, turn left towards Murol.
  8. 7 : km 12 - alt. 902 m - Take the road on the right.
  9. 8 : km 12.69 - alt. 902 m - Turn right towards Murol.
  10. 9 : km 13.66 - alt. 858 m - Murol road, turn right
  11. E : km 14.14 - alt. 834 m - Les Volcans Hotel

Notes

No particular difficulty, no water points along the route.

Worth a visit

Visit to the town of Besse and Saint Anastaise (ancient town dating from the 15th/17th century).
Visit to Murol Castle (sound and light show).

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
GUY J.P.
GUY J.P.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with a good description (done with several groups on 13 October 2021).
This is a crossing that can be extended: from the village of COUBANGES, head towards Lake CHAMBON. It is
a little longer, but both routes are well worth the trip.

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mikelitos
mikelitos

Hello,
Surprised by the "good" in the description if you haven't done it yet....

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papyrus54
papyrus54

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We will be doing this hike in a few days.

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mikelitos
mikelitos

Hello,

To complete our circular route (Besse, Murol, Pessade, Le Mont Dore, Besse), we drove to Besse (we left our car in the car park of the Hotel Le Clos, which is very convenient for the start of the hike).
Enjoy your hike and let me know if you need any information.

Best regards

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Antodou
Antodou

Hello!
I want to do this hike, but I can't find a way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Issoire in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise.
How did you manage it?

Thanks in advance.

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MANTEROLA
MANTEROLA
• Edited:

HELLO FELLOW HIKERS
I have just completed the GR30 with my wife, completely self-sufficient,
It was tough but the scenery was beautiful; however, I can only keep
photos in my memory, as I lost my camera between
Lake Guéry and Lake Servières.
So, on the off chance, I'm putting out a notice to find it. DATE of loss
10 August 2013 around 10 a.m. Digital camera: Kodak Hybrid Black
It's a shame, but I'll have fond memories of our hike,
197KM and beautiful weather, with very welcoming people
THANK YOU ALL FOR ANYTHING YOU CAN DO

LE BASQUE 82
06 60 82 43 62

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