La Banne d'Ordanche and Puy Loup via the Borne des Quatres Seigneurs

An unmissable viewpoint over the surrounding mountains, the Banne d'Ordanche, with its orientation table, allows you to locate yourself in relation to the Monts Dore and the surrounding massifs. Don't forget to take a detour through the summer pastures to the Borne des Quatre Seigneurs and then on to Puy Loup with its renovated circular shelter.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.68 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 778 ft
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    Descent: - 768 ft

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    Highest point: 4,941 ft
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    Lowest point: 4,357 ft

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Description of the walk

To get to the starting point, from the church in Murat-le-Quaire, take the D609, follow it to the end and park in the car park near the Refuge de la Banne.

(S/E) Take the track that starts at the corner of the car park and follow it to the Col de Saint-Laurent.

(1) Turn right and reach the stairs that climb up to the Banne d'Ordanche.

(2) Turn left and climb to the summit with its orientation table.

(3) After enjoying the view, return along the same path to Col de Saint-Laurent.

(1) Continue straight ahead on a grassy, poorly marked path and head along the top of the ridge to the Borne des Quatre Seigneurs.

(4) Pass the site's barriers and continue in the same direction to the summit of Puy Loup with its circular shelter.

(5) Then return along the same route you came, to the car park near the Refuge de la Banne (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,357 ft - Car park, Refuge de la Banne
  2. 1 : mi 0.59 - alt. 4,757 ft - Col de Saint-Laurent (1450m)
  3. 2 : mi 0.9 - alt. 4,862 ft - Stairs
  4. 3 : mi 1.01 - alt. 4,928 ft - La Banne d'Ordanche
  5. 4 : mi 2.01 - alt. 4,797 ft - Borne des Quatre Seigneurs
  6. 5 : mi 2.26 - alt. 4,859 ft - Puy Loup
  7. S/E : mi 3.68 - alt. 4,357 ft - Car park, Refuge de la Banne

Notes

(5) There are a few places to shelter in the small Puy Loup shelter.

The route crosses summer pastures, with herds of cows present in August 2024.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Coraya
Coraya

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We only did the first part, not 4 and 5.
Beautiful views
Easy hike

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Guillaume et Julie
Guillaume et Julie
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We set off early in the morning and returned around 10 a.m. We were alone at the summit but encountered quite a few people on the way back. The scenery is magnificent and there is even a shelter in case of rain. The start seems a bit challenging, but it's doable and well worth the effort.

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User 7729728

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Gentle hike, varied landscapes.

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Elsa2
Elsa2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb views, suitable for families.

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Pruvost Alexandre
Pruvost Alexandre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Perfect for family outings and beginners. Easy to access, beautiful views and plenty of opportunities to explore, as there are many hiking trails in the area.

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GérardPierre67
GérardPierre67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk with beautiful views of La Bourboule and the surrounding hills from La Banne d'Ordanche. At Puy Loup, we were in thick fog, so no views. To be repeated in clearer weather.

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JohnnyT
JohnnyT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful walk, not too busy route.
We'll do it again as soon as we're in the area😉

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