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Eau Mère (rivière) - Affluent de l'Allier walks
The Pic d'Usson
Visorando Member
7.10 mi
+879 ft
-883 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Chargnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Take a stroll around and through the village of Usson. Climb to the top of the peak (639 m) for a 360° panoramic view of the Chaîne des Puys, the Sancy massif and the Livradois-Forez mountains.
A statue of the Virgin Mary dating from 1893 stands at the summit.
The Picondry Volcano from Sauxillanges
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.22 mi
+892 ft
-902 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sauxillanges (Puy-de-Dôme)
After passing between the fountain and the Cluniac cloister, you will discover the Quai des Coufferts, its leat and its half-timbered house. You will visit the interior of the Picondry Volcano (Petit Lemptégy). From there, you will have a panoramic view of the Chaîne des Puys and the plain. On the way back, you will enjoy beautiful landscapes and a view of Saint-Quentin-sur-Sauxillanges (its castle and bell tower). Then you will pass by the waterfall dating from 936, along the leat of the monks and a wash house.
The Sentier de Claire, from Sauxillanges to Usson
6.77 mi
+978 ft
-1,004 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sauxillanges (Puy-de-Dôme)
Why take the road from Sauxillanges to Usson and back again? Why not walk instead? Come and discover this wild trail that links a Cluniac site to the volcano in one of the most beautiful villages in France. And once in Usson, why not admire the 360° view from the top of the hill?
La Chassagne from Sauxillanges
3.45 mi
+531 ft
-528 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sauxillanges (Puy-de-Dôme)
You will pass between the fountain and the Cluniac cloister. Approach the gate to admire it. You will go via the Quai des Coufferts with its canal, sundial and half-timbered house with basalt window surrounds. Then, enjoy magnificent views of Sauxillanges, the Chaîne des Puys, Saint-Quentin-sur-Sauxillanges (its castle and bell tower). On the way back, take the time to visit the waterfall built in 930, where you will walk along the leat of the monks and the wash house. A lovely outing.
Circular Cluniac route between Sauxillanges and Saint-Quentin-sur-Sauxillanges
2.61 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sauxillanges (Puy-de-Dôme)
Come and admire two Cluniac sites: Sauxillanges with its museum, cloister, ramparts, etc., and Saint-Quentin-sur-Sauxillanges with its unusual church and its orientation table, from where you’ll have a beautiful view of Sauxillanges below, the plain and the Chaîne des Puys.
If the weather is fine, the view from this promontory is well worth the detour.
Our villages and their livestock farms, starting from Sauxillanges
7.87 mi
+505 ft
-509 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sauxillanges (Puy-de-Dôme)
On an easy route, marked in yellow after the cemetery, which can be tackled on foot, by running or by bike, come and discover the various farms and the countryside around Sauxillanges.