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Essertines-en-Châtelneuf walks
The waterfall route in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf
Visorando Member
5.27 mi
+965 ft
-971 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Essertines-en-Châtelneuf (Loire)
Starting from the village of Essertines-en-Châtelneuf, this route, winding through woodland and countryside, passes through small hamlets and by the Trézaillette Waterfall.
Route of the Fraisse Chapel via Mont Sémiol
5.79 mi
+896 ft
-906 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Châtelneuf (Loire) (Loire)
This route passes near an ancient volcano, Mont Sémiol, which offers beautiful views of the Forez plain from its heights, then continues to the Fraisse Chapel at an altitude of 1,012 metres.
Charavan Valley
Local authority2.69 mi
+276 ft
-292 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Bard (Loire)
You will discover the charms of Charavan, Bard and the Forez plain from an enchanting perspective.
The Roman road starting from Lérigneux
7.35 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,273 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lérigneux (Loire)
This route, starting from Lérigneux, will take you along the Roman road, with lovely views accompanying you all the way. On your return, you can enjoy a refreshing drink in the village at the Coin des Écureuils.
Le Puy de Montchaud
5.19 mi
+823 ft
-840 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Lérigneux (Loire)
Route created by the “Chemins” committee of the municipality of Lérigneux.
PR®15.
Between Cotayet and Trézaillette
10.47 mi
+1,611 ft
-1,634 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lérigneux (Loire)
Go even further! It gets even more beautiful! This route combines sections of ourPR®15,PR®17andPR®16trails.
The Pic and the Cotayet
3.65 mi
+686 ft
-666 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bard (Loire)
This route crosses the River Cotayet twice and offers varied scenery: low stone walls, beech groves, paths lined with hazel trees, and views over the plain and the Alps.
Le Vieil Écotay
5.04 mi
+873 ft
-889 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Bard (Loire)
After passing through the hamlet of Celle, a pleasant hillside path descends to the Charavan river, then climbs back up to Quérézieux, surrounded by deciduous trees. The descent offers a splendid view of Bard, then of Vieil-Écotay nestled at the bottom of the valley, with its beautiful stone houses, castle, church, wash house, and two rivers that meet under a magnificent little stone bridge.
Le Bout du Monde from Vinols
3.14 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bard (Loire)
After passing through Bellevue, you’ll walk alongside the vineyards and reach a plateau from where you’ll see the Vizézy Gorges and the village of Essertines to your right, and the tower of Old Ecotay and the Cotayet Valley to your left.
You’ll cross the Cotayet and pass through beech woods. Following a steep path, you’ll reach the ‘end of the world’, near the ruins of an old hamlet. Taking a path through the valley, you’ll reach Vinols.
From Vieil Ecotay to Montplaisir
4.04 mi
+397 ft
-400 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Écotay-l'Olme (Loire)
Starting from Vieil Ecotay, this is a pleasant, family-friendly walk with no real difficulty, taking you to the hamlet of Montplaisir as you follow the Cotayet stream and then the Moingt.
Madone circuit in Champdieu
5.38 mi
+594 ft
-587 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Champdieu (Loire)
A short family route offering a chance to explore the heights of Champdieu with unobstructed views of the Forez plain.
Le Cheix des Lunes
5.44 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,148 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lérigneux (Loire)
Starting from the LPO car park, after taking in the exceptional views, you’ll walk through pretty hamlets and beautiful forests.
PR®17trail.
Circular of Garnier shepherd's huts starting from Courreau
10.40 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,611 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
A beautiful walk to the high pastures, passing by the shepherd's hut de Garnier and the beautiful Chorsin waterfall.
The Stone with Seven Holes
3.39 mi
+315 ft
-331 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Anthème (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the car park at the Col de Baracuchet, situated 6 km from the village of Lérigneux via the D113, you’ll enjoy a stunning view of the peaks of the Haute-Loire and Mont Mézenc. This walk (PR®20) will take you past the Pierre aux Sept Trous and close to the Grande Pierre Bazanne.
PR® 20 trail
The Chorsin Waterfall
5.46 mi
+860 ft
-843 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
This is an easy hike that we did with children aged 7 and 10. Maximum duration: 2 hours.
Around Prabouré
8.47 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Anthème (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy hike around the Prabouré ski resort.
Chorsin waterfall and tall grass
6.35 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sauvain (Loire)
A magnificent and fairly easy circuit. Shaded in its first section, it allows you to discover the beautiful Chorsin waterfall and then reaches the plateau of tall grasses before quickly returning to its starting point. The circuit is well signposted with information panels.