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Grandrif walks
Col des Pradeaux – Col des Supeyres
Visorando Member
6.88 mi
+1,020 ft
-440 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grandrif (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is stage 1 of a mini-trek that can be completed in two days, linking two iconic passes in the Forez region. From the Col des Pradeaux, you’ll make your way to the Col des Supeyres. During this walk, you’ll be able to admire the Pradeaux Dam, the Hautes Chaumes and the iconic shepherd's huts.
Lac des Pradeaux via The Shepherd's Hut at La Fayolle
7.34 mi
+551 ft
-531 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Grandrif (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is a beautiful hike that is accessible due to its low elevation gain. You will set off to explore the Livradois-Forez plateaus on passable paths with plenty of shaded sections.
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.
Discover Ambert
3.65 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ambert (Puy-de-Dôme)
A discovery walk through the birthplace of Emmanuel Chabrier, which still has a few half-timbered houses in its historic centre and some beautiful residences along its avenues. Green spaces are not forgotten, with a visit to the Jardin Chabrier, a short walk along the Ruisseau de Valeyre, and an encounter with the Dore.
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.
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 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!
Le Creux de l’Oulette and the Montpeloux rock formations
8.18 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,237 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saillant (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular walk takes in two sites not to be missed if you’re in the area: the Creux de l’Oulette and its waterfall, and the Volcan de Montpeloux, a former basalt quarry converted into an open-air geological museum. Towards the end of the walk, the route follows a lovely path along the River Ance.
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.
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.
On the plateaus and the summit of Pierre-sur-Haute
11.62 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,129 ft
7 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Valcivières (Puy-de-Dôme)
A long and extensive snowshoe walk (on foot or on cross-country skis) across the vast plateaus and valleys to the west of Pierre-sur-Haute, followed by an ascent to the summit to take in the view.
Between forests and high stubble fields in the Forez region.
10.90 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,378 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Valcivières (Puy-de-Dôme)
Day hike with little elevation gain in the Monts du Forez and the wild Hautes Chaumes.
It is advisable to climb to the summit of Montiallier for the view.
This can be done in winter with snowshoes and even cross-country skis.
Great spot for snowkiting at the Col des Supeyres.
Col des Supeyres to Col du Béal
8.78 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,099 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Valcivières (Puy-de-Dôme)
Spend two days discovering one of the most beautiful destinations in “France à cheval”.
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.
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
