The Pierre Ancize spur

A walk around the village of Saint-Yvoine, with views of the Chaine des Puys, the Sancy and the Allier Valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.71 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 269 m
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    Descent: - 269 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 533 m
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    Lowest point: 367 m

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Description of the walk

Access A75, exit 10, follow signs for Saint-Yvoine (D713), ignore the first crossroads, take the second right towards the old town centre, pass the town hall and continue to the cemetery. Car park and start sign.

Markings: Yellow: L'Éperon de Pierre Ancize

(S/E) With your back to the cemetery, turn right and go down the path, ignoring the paths on your right and continuing straight ahead.
At the first houses, turn right into Rue des Haumines and continue to the road.

(1) Cross and continue on the path opposite. At the first intersection, turn left and then left again.
Continue along the path overlooking the water reservoir, then directly opposite Les Tresins farm. At the intersection, continue along this wide path for about 800 metres.

(2) Turn left and take a steep grassy path, make a zigzag turn and join a tarmac road.

(3) Follow it to the left, continue to the junction with the access road to Les Tresins farm and continue straight ahead for about 50 metres.

(4) Turn right onto a path, cross the stream and take the first path on the left. Ignore the path on the left.

(5) At the crossroads, take the left-hand path. After 100 metres, it turns right and runs alongside the stream to the road.

(6) Turn left, cross the bridge and take the road on the right. At the crossroads, turn right towards La Ribeyre, pass the water treatment plant and continue to the roundabout before the A75.

(7) Go up the path on the left, through the undergrowth, and turn right at the intersection. Go up a wide path and continue straight ahead until you reach the intersection with the sign for an orientation table.
Walk to the orientation table and back (200 m).

(8) Continue to the road, turn right onto Rue de Charroux, then take the first right onto Montée de Cros-Roland.

(9) At the intersection of the streets, turn right, head towards the church and take Impasse Saint-Roch. Turn right onto Impasse Roche-sur-Allier, which turns into a narrow path and goes around the Pierre Ancize rocky outcrop. Back at the square, turn right.

(9) Turn right onto Rue Sainte-Radegonde and you will soon reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 454 m - Cemetery car park
  2. 1 : km 0.99 - alt. 446 m - Road
  3. 2 : km 3.84 - alt. 529 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 4.32 - alt. 460 m - Small road
  5. 4 : km 5.24 - alt. 427 m - After Route les Trézins
  6. 5 : km 5.8 - alt. 447 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 6.27 - alt. 407 m - Route D713 Pont des Tuiles
  8. 7 : km 7.47 - alt. 367 m - Roundabout before the A75
  9. 8 : km 8.55 - alt. 494 m - Orientation Table Path
  10. 9 : km 9.05 - alt. 466 m - Pierre Ancize circular loop
  11. S/E : km 9.71 - alt. 454 m - Cemetery car park

Notes

Please note that the path around the Pierre Ancize rock spur can be slippery and is not recommended for young children.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
amclg
amclg

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Starting out, there are beautiful views for half of the hike, but then there is a section on the road that is disappointing.

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jloup63
jloup63

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy with beautiful views, the circular detour to the motorway adds nothing and can be avoided on the way back to the village.

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sylvainadsl
sylvainadsl

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk, with the only drawback being the occasional presence of the motorway.
It is very easy to climb up to Puy Neyrand, which offers beautiful views.

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levetoietmarche
levetoietmarche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I recommend this route... easy to follow... beautiful scenery.

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kiweee
kiweee

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant and easy hike with superb views of the Sancy!

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fouineplus2
fouineplus2

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful route, offering magnificent views of the Sancys and Puys mountain ranges, as well as the Allier valley.
I will do it again in spring or autumn, it must be worth it.

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JehanClau
JehanClau

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very beautiful hike. Best done in springtime and in the sunshine!!!

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