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Fredet (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Couze Chambon walks
The megaliths of the Sailles Plateau
Visorando Member 
7.52 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,276 ft
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 6.52 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,129 ft
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.
Murol Castle, Dent du Marais and Saint-Nectaire summer pastures
Visorando Member 7.65 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,263 ft
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.
A short, mystical circular loop in Saint-Nectaire
Visorando Member 5.88 mi
+1,010 ft
-997 ft
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.
Between the Monne and Fredet valleys
Visorando Member 8.04 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,033 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite (Puy-de-Dôme)
At the foot of the Monts Dore, hike on the plateau criss-crossed by streams, between pastures and coniferous forests.
Saint-Nectaire thermal baths via the Route des Croix
Visorando Member 7.91 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,079 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk allowing you to explore the thermal spa district of Saint-Nectaire starting from Boissières, which makes it easy to park away from the village during the tourist season. The route is dotted with several stone crosses, some of which are ancient and very simple, but you will also discover the beautiful Croix du Marchidial in Saint-Nectaire Haut, as well as a Christianised menhir, the Croix Saint-Roch. You will also enjoy beautiful views of Murol Castle and the Sancy massif.
From Murol to Pessade
Visorando Member 
11.50 mi
+2,290 ft
-1,181 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage 2 of the 5-day route.
This stage takes you to theGR®4trail through the countryside. You can visit Murol Castle at the start of the stage, then the troglodyte caves of Chautignat.