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Gumières walks
Chazelles-sur-Lavieu–Verrières circular loop
Visorando Member
10.34 mi
+1,867 ft
-1,873 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chazelles-sur-Lavieu (Loire)
A lovely walk, partly through woodland in the Monts du Forez, passing by the Saut du Diable waterfall.
The village of Bard and its two rivers
Local authority6.89 mi
+823 ft
-814 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bard (Loire)
This walk, starting from the village of Bard, will take you along the banks of the two streams that flow through the commune: the Cotayet and the Bouchat. You’ll enjoy lovely views of the mountains and the Forez plain.
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.
Charavan Valley
2.69 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 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
Marols loop in Montarcher
9.58 mi
+1,463 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Marols (Loire)
Marols and Montarcher are two villages in the south of the Forez region, classified as "Villages and Towns of Character" by the Loire Departmental Council. Both have well-preserved medieval architecture, particularly their fortified churches. Montarcher is a small village perched on a promontory and offers a magnificent panoramic view from Mont Blanc to Mont Mézenc. The hike is mainly through forest and partly follows the "Chemin des Brigands" (Brigands' Trail).
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.
The Chemin des Maquis
5.15 mi
+764 ft
-764 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lérigneux (Loire)
This route takes you to the highest point in the commune of Lérigneux, in the Hautes Chaumes, where you’ll follow in the footsteps of the local maquis. You’ll be able to enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Alps and Mont Blanc.
PR®19trail.
The Cotayet springs
4.35 mi
+732 ft
-751 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Lérigneux (Loire)
This route, which runs largely through coniferous woodland, offers beautiful views of the village of Lérigneux and the hamlets of Dovezy, Le Bouchet and Le Fay. It crosses the Ruisseau du Cotayet (the name of the Moingt river – an upper tributary of the Vizézy).
PR® 18
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.
The Cotayet valley, starting from Lérigneux
2.69 mi
+420 ft
-404 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Lérigneux (Loire)
Starting from the Place des Écureuils in Lérigneux, this route takes you across the River Cotayet twice, offering stunning views of the Forez plain and the village.
PR® 14 trail
The Trézaillette Valley
4.76 mi
+679 ft
-686 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lérigneux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Lérigneux, this route will take you through magnificent countryside with views of the Forez, the Lyonnais and perhaps even the Alps.
PR® 16
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 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.
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.
The Roman road starting from Vinols and passing through the village of Bard
7.61 mi
+1,673 ft
-1,647 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bard (Loire)
This route will take you from Vinols to Bard, featuring a few steep climbs. In Bard, you can enjoy a meal at the Auberge de la Grand Font. On the way back, a short detour via the Roman road will offer you a magnificent view of the Forez plain.
Vé Vinau
3.09 mi
+630 ft
-640 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bard (Loire)
This route will allow you to discover the hamlet of Vinols from different angles. It crosses the Cotayet twice and winds its way through woods of Garoles and Fayards.
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.
Chenereilles – Les Sucs: alternative route
5.53 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chenereilles (Loire)
A variation on the ADTHF 6.1 route which avoids the descent towards the Moulin de la Grave, which is stony and slippery in winter. There is still a slightly steep climb of 100 m before Brouilloux. The route takes you through the hamlets of Chenereilles, with lovely views over the plain and the Monts du Lyonnais.
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.
Vizézy Valley Circular Tour
4.81 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,129 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Essertines-en-Châtelneuf (Loire)
This circular route passes through the medieval site and Saint-Étienne Chapel, with the Source du Pic, which was once considered miraculous. The route then follows the river, before returning via the Bois d’Hérieux. A walk offering stunning views over the Vizézy valley.
The waterfall route in Essertines-en-Châtelneuf
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.
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.
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!
Montarcher: a church and a village perched in the heart of the Forez region.
5.81 mi
+912 ft
-909 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Estivareilles (Loire) (Loire)
This hike takes you along sunken paths in the heart of the forest, old paved trails and tracks across meadows, culminating in a view of Montarcher standing on its rocky spur. Magnificent crosses dot this circuit.