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Fredet (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Couze Chambon walks
The megaliths of the Sailles Plateau
Visorando member 
12.10 km
+385 m
-389 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
North of Saint-Nectaire, the Plateau de Sailles offers beautiful views of Murol and the Couze Chambon valley. You will discover an ancient troglodyte settlement and some of the megaliths that dot the area around the village, known for its beautiful Romanesque church and cheese.
Saint-Nectaire via the Couze Valley Chambon
Visorando member 10.49 km
+353 m
-344 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
The route starts in the hills above the Couze Chambon valley and is circular, looping back via Saint-Nectaire and its unmissable Cornadore Basilica. There are numerous viewpoints along the route, particularly over the Couze Chambon valley, dominated by the hilltop Château de Murol, and the entire Massif du Sancy.
A short, mystical circular loop in Saint-Nectaire
Visorando member 9.46 km
+308 m
-304 m
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
This mystical route takes you past two menhirs, one of which has been Christianised, a tumulus and its dolmen, and the beautiful Basilica of Notre-Dame du Mont Cornadore, a jewel of Auvergne Romanesque architecture. This hike also passes by the Châteauneuf Caves, which offer a beautiful view of Murol Castle, the Couze Chambon valley and the Sancy massif.
Murol Castle, Dent du Marais and Saint-Nectaire summer pastures
Visorando member 12.31 km
+388 m
-385 m
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Beaune-le-Froid, this is a very accessible hike, passing by the Château de Murol, with superb views of the Couze Chambon valley and the village of Murol, the Dent du Marais and Lake Chambon, and further afield, the Chaudefour Valley and the Sancy. The last part of the hike takes you to the iconic Saint-Nectaire, with a circular route through the cow pastures and a visit to the village via the Rue des Caves.
Walks near Fredet (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Couze Chambon
From Pessade to Mont-Dore
Visorando member 16.26 km
+705 m
-830 m
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saulzet-le-Froid (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage 3 of the "Between Puy de Sancy and Monts Dore" route.
A very pretty stage, starting with a route at the bottom of the valley and ending with passages along the ridges of the various puys before Mont-Dore.
Voissières - Le Mont Dore
Visorando member 
12.43 km
+619 m
-526 m
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
A return route to Mont Dore, taking care to avoid the same paths as the previous day.
Mont Dore - Puy de Sancy - Voissières station
Visorando member 
13.32 km
+663 m
-1,018 m
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
Departure from Chalet ECIR in Mont Dore resort to reach Relais Voissières in...Voissières. Pass through the ridges along the Chaudefour valley.
The climb up Sancy can be difficult, but the rest is very easy.
La Bourboule - Mont Dore Resort
Visorando member 
15.51 km
+921 m
-492 m
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from La Bourboule (Puy-de-Dôme)
We will set off from the Étoile du Sancy in La Bourboule and head to the ECIR Chalet in the resort of Mont Dore, passing through Capucin, Puys de Cliergue, La Tour Carrée and Val de Courre.
La Bourboule - Le Mont Dore route
Visorando member
41.26 km
+2,203 m
-2,036 m
3 days
Moderate
Departure from La Bourboule (Puy-de-Dôme)
A three-day hike starting from La Bourboule, taking you to several peaks in Auvergne (Capucin, Puy de Cliergue, Puy de la Tour Carrée, Le Sancy), the Chaudefour Valley, the Grande Cascade waterfall, etc., ending in the town of Le Mont Dore.
Puy de Sancy from Super Besse
Visorando member 
9.89 km
+519 m
-621 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Access to Puy de Sancy on the way there via the east and north ridges of the Super Besse resort and return via theGR®4.
Please note that two vehicles are required for this hike: one at the top of the resort and another at the Lac des Hermines car park.
From Laschamps to La Cassière
Visorando member 
14.91 km
+446 m
-528 m
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Laschamps near Puy de Dôme, the route takes you to the village of Beaune le Chaud, then onto theGR®®4andGR®®30to climb the Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache with magnificent panoramic views, before reaching La Cassière and its lake.
Please note: Access to the summits of Puys de la Vache and Lassolas will be closed for works between spring 2026 and early 2028.
Please note: the Montlosier car park will be closed for works between August 2025 and 2027.
Laschamps - Orcines via Puy de Dôme
Visorando member 12.92 km
+507 m
-649 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
And finally, here is the fifth stage, marked by the ascent of Puy de Dôme. The route takes the Chemin des Muletiers for the ascent, then the Sentier des Chèvres to descend towards Orcines. There is, of course, a vast panorama from the highest point of this stage, overlooking the city of Clermont-Ferrand, the chain of puys, the Combrailles, the Plateau des Dôme and the Massif du Sancy.
Saint-Genès bourg - Laschamps via the pass between Mercœur and Lassolas
Visorando member 10.44 km
+328 m
-232 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
This fourth stage marks the beginning of a wilder route that leads to the foot of the puys, through mountain pastures and woods. It also allows you to discover a pretty village, Beaune le Chaud, which has a beautiful traditional architectural heritage.
Puy de Dôme - Petit knoll - Le Cliersou - Puy Pariou
Visorando member 10.39 km
+541 m
-644 m
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant and easy hike in the Chaîne des Puys. Magnificent views of the Puy de Dôme can be admired.This hike requires two vehicles.Warning! Immediate danger – falling rocks. Due to falling rocks from the cliffs, the Chemin des Muletiers is STRICTLY closed until further notice by municipal decree of the commune of Orcines.