Between the mining basin and farmland in Livradois

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This walk is a transition between the flat landscapes of the former mining basin and the forest landscapes of Livradois.
It was from the woods of these forests that sapinières (single-use wooden boats) transported coal, wine and hemp to Paris.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.27 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 558 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 558 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,060 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,503 ft
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For a pleasant lunch break

Description of the walk

Park opposite the church in the village car park in Vézézoux.

(S/E) Go up the street towards the school and take Rue de l'École on the right. Continue to thefirst street on the left, Rue de la Fraisse.

(1) Go up Rue la Fraisse and continue above the houses. The road becomes unpaved near the fields. Reach the intersection at a place called Les Plaux.

(2) Continue along the path opposite, climbing slightly to reach the crossroads at La Garde.

(3) Stay on the path opposite and you will reach the D33 crossroads near the hamlet of Serlandes.

(4) Turn left, continue for 100 metres and then take thefirst path on the left. Follow the slight descent to reach the hamlet of Marnat.

(5) Turn right, then immediately left onto the tarmac road towards Vénézoux.

(6) At the entrance to Vénézoux, take the street on the left, then the first street on the right. Pass in front of the cemetery and continue along the path to the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,503 ft - Car park opposite the church
  2. 1 : mi 0.11 - alt. 1,519 ft - Rue de la Fraisse
  3. 2 : mi 0.68 - alt. 1,867 ft - Intersection with Chemin les Plaux
  4. 3 : mi 1.36 - alt. 2,060 ft - Intersection with Chemin la Garde
  5. 4 : mi 1.97 - alt. 1,919 ft - Intersection with the D33
  6. 5 : mi 3.04 - alt. 1,703 ft - Hamlet of Marnat
  7. 6 : mi 3.81 - alt. 1,614 ft - Entrance to Vénézoux
  8. S/E : mi 4.27 - alt. 1,503 ft - Car park opposite the church

Notes

Yellow markings

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
mick15
mick15

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very well

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Paco5759
Paco5759

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The climb is a bit steep at the start of the route, and the downside is that I have to walk along the road for too long at the end.
Otherwise, it's a good walk.

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Le club des cinq
Le club des cinq

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk, lack of signposting at the start but then it's fine, a slightly steep climb at the start then it's almost flat until the descent from Marnat to Vézezoux. A very enjoyable family outing.

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Jacqueline et Serge
Jacqueline et Serge

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant hike, varied landscapes, all very beautiful. Well marked. A bit of tarmac at the end but little traffic.

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chantal fontbonne
chantal fontbonne

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Pleasant route, beautiful view of the mining basin, well signposted, a bit too much tarmac road at the end of the route, but good overall, recommended.

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pepmed
pepmed

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

on the "easy" route
This is ideal for a leisurely stroll and admiring the different landscapes.
However, please note that this route cannot currently be completed in its entirety. A bridge over a river has collapsed, so you will need to turn back.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

Thank you for your comments.

You noted:

Reliability of the description: Average
Reliability of the map: Average

Is the description the issue? Or is it a lack of familiarity with reading and following a description, or perhaps reading a map?

If so, please feel free to send us your suggestions for improvement.

Best regards

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migue la lune
migue la lune

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Start of a very tough hike with a climb of around 12° over 1000m, after which it's easy going until Marnat, where you have to walk about 1200m on a tarmac road to reach the car park (not very pleasant):

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