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Félines (Haute-Loire) walks
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...
All around La Chaise Dieu or Casa Dei
Visorando Member
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.
Walk along the Chemin de César in Chomélix
6.47 mi
+315 ft
-331 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chomelix (Haute-Loire)
Easy walk on small roads and gravel paths, through the meadows and woods around Chomélix.
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....
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.
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.
Circular route starting from Collat through the Senouire valley
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.
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.
The Bourianne lava flow
3.71 mi
+653 ft
-653 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-d'Ance (Haute-Loire)
The Bourianne lava flow is the result of an interesting geological phenomenon. Halfway through this hike, walkers will discover an imposing scree slope of basalt columns at their feet and, in the distance, the Forez Massif.
From the Coulée de la Bourianne to Saint-Julien-d’Ance
2.33 mi
+636 ft
-640 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-d'Ance (Haute-Loire)
This walk offers the chance to discover the natural and historical heritage around the village of Saint-Julien-d’Ance, particularly the Coulée de la Bourianne.This walk was organised as part of the ECHO project, which ended on 1 October 2023. It can still be undertaken to explore the local heritage.
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.
Between Dore and Dolore
7.29 mi
+689 ft
-676 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Arlanc (Puy-de-Dôme)
Heading upstream along the River Dolore, you’ll reach a viewpoint overlooking the Forez Mountains and the town of Arlanc.
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.
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.
From the Miaune forest to the remains of a bygone era in Roche en Régnier
5.61 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,076 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Roche-en-Régnier (Haute-Loire)
This hike combines a walk through the beautiful beech forest of Miaune with its views of the Loire Valley, the Monts du Vivarais and Mézenc, with the discovery of Roche-en-Régnier and its few richly decorated houses, remnants of a bygone era.
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.
Circular route around Laval-sur-Doulon via Le Cros, La Chassagne and Le Vialard
4.54 mi
+935 ft
-938 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Laval-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
The trails on this route will take you on a journey of discovery through the villages on the outskirts of the market town of Laval-sur-Doulon. Most are permanently inhabited. The two mills at Diat and Le Vialard have ceased operations, but their ‘engine’, the River Doulon, still flows. The trails are often shaded, so you can hike here in summer.
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 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.
Chalencon, a feudal village in the heart of the Ance valley
6.95 mi
+1,611 ft
-1,631 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Chalencon (Haute-Loire)
This circuit allows you to discover the feudal castle of Chalencon (Baronnie des Chalencon), perched on a promontory, nestled in the Ance valley, in the heart of a 25-hectare protected site
At its feet lies the feudal village, and spanning the Ance are two bridges: the Pont du Diable with its two arches, one of which is 15 metres high and certainly dates from the 12th century, and the 15th-century Bounery bridge.
From Beurières to Montravel
12.07 mi
+1,742 ft
-1,742 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Beurières (Puy-de-Dôme)
It offers a magnificent view over the Dore Valley from the Montravel site on the eastern slope of the Forez.
Discovering the heritage around Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon
7.49 mi
+509 ft
-479 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon (Haute-Loire)
A walk offering the chance to discover the rich heritage of this small medieval village and explore the surrounding paths.
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.
Views of the Château de Lavoûte-sur-Loire and the Fortress of Polignac
8.25 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,047 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Blanzac (Haute-Loire)
This beautiful hike offers, in turn, a bird's eye view of the Château de Lavoûte-sur-Loire along the banks of the Loire, a distant view of the Château de Polignac and, finally, the discovery of two shepherd's huts in the heart of a vineyard that has almost disappeared.
The medieval bridge of Masselèbre
2.01 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Marsac-en-Livradois (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the days of courtly love,A bridge embraced the beloved Dore with its arches.But the carefree beauty abandoned her bed.The inconsolable, built of heavy stones,frozen in the green grass, reaches out to the liberated beauty,To the lively and joyful waters, shimmering,So close and yet so inaccessible.
The Rocher de Costaros and the knoll de Barthou
4.23 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,217 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chamalières-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire)
A fairly short hiking route but offering, at the summit of Rocher de Costaros and Suc de Barthou, a magnificent view of Meygal, the Monts du Velay and the Loire Valley.
Walk around Viverols and its ruined fortress
5.50 mi
+666 ft
-656 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Viverols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk, perhaps with the family, to discover the remains of the Viverols fortress and, in April, to marvel at the meadows covered with daffodils.
Walk in Viverols
0.57 mi
+108 ft
-115 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Viverols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A mini-hike to discover a pretty village and the remains of its castle, beautiful houses and pretty street signs.
Loop east of Usson-en-Forez
4.16 mi
+430 ft
-413 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Usson-en-Forez (Loire)
An easy hike that shortens the PR®4 (yellow markings) and offers shaded trails rising above Usson en Forez. It is not particularly difficult and offers beautiful shaded sections. The climbs are not particularly difficult and are mostly in the woods. The few sections on roads are in areas with little traffic
Mont Recours in Beaulieu
3.30 mi
+591 ft
-597 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Beaulieu (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
This short route takes you to Mont Recours in the commune of Beaulieu, north of Le Puy-en-Velay. From the summit of this ancient volcanic vent, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Emblavez hills.
Durande viewpoint and Siaugues Saint-Romain castle
10.51 mi
+2,431 ft
-2,405 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Siaugues-Sainte-Marie (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the village of Siaugues Sainte-Marie, climb towards the Durande orientation point via smooth forest tracks, then enjoy a fun descent to the castle hidden in the forest, and finally return to the village.
In the Livradois hills in Saint-Just
5.94 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,207 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike full of ups and downs, over hills and through valleys, alongside the Tonvic, Baffie and Cros streams.
The volcanic crater of Montpeloux
4.68 mi
+554 ft
-541 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saillant (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful trail with, halfway through the hike, the discovery of the Montpeloux volcanic crater and its many informative panels (geology, history of the volcano, fauna, flora, etc.), an undeniable bonus for curious children!
The Creux de l'Oulette and the Montpeloux organs pipes
8.18 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,237 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saillant (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular walk passes by two must-see sites in the area: the Creux de l'Oulette and its waterfall, and the volcano of Montpeloux, a former basalt quarry converted into an open-air geological museum. At the end of the itinerary, you'll find a beautiful path along the Ance River.
Saint Quentin, a renovated hamlet overlooking the Loire Gorges
6.57 mi
+853 ft
-853 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Chaspinhac (Haute-Loire)
This tour of part of the Chaspinhac plateau offers numerous views of the Puy en Velay basin, Mont Bar and the Loire Gorges. It is an opportunity to discover Saint Quentin, a hamlet abandoned for more than fifty years that enthusiasts have restored and brought back to life in the summer months with exhibitions, shows or simply by sharing a drink.
The villages of La Blache and Le Riou
4.26 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Malrevers (Haute-Loire)
This route takes you on a discovery of the villages of Riou, with its wash house, and La Blache, with its bread oven. It also offers beautiful views of the Emblavez plain and the rounded or slightly pointed hills known locally as "les knolls".
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