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La Chapelle-Marcousse walks
Around Roche Rouge, Zanières (Le Froid)
Tourism professional
2.32 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-Marcousse (Puy-de-Dôme)
A lovely little family walk, with views of the Cézallier and Sancy mountain ranges.
Mid-altitude landscapes starting from Apchat
Visorando Member
6.42 mi
+699 ft
-709 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Ardes (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk across the plateaus between Lembron and Cézalier offers the chance to explore the mid-altitude landscapes around the villages of Ardes-sur-Couze, Bord and Apchat.
Vodable and Colamine
6.65 mi
+988 ft
-984 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mareugheol (Puy-de-Dôme)
A tour of these old villages of the Lembron, linked by the paths of this region of grain-growing plains, pastures and woods.
La Chaux and the Bois de Jaby
6.15 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Mareugheol (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through the woods and countryside of Lembron, starting from the village of Mareugheol and its14th-century fortified castle, then on to the15th- and16th-century castle of Villeuneuve.
Circular Montjours to Mareugheol
3.96 mi
+571 ft
-587 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mareugheol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk with views of the Lembronnais region and numerous castles, with an optional visit to the village fort.
Old Valley of Saints Trail and Pic de l'Avoiron tower
5.36 mi
+650 ft
-643 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk between Boudes and Saint-Hérent allows you to discover the landscapes around the Pic de l'Avoiron and get closer to the Vallée des Saints.
If you approach the old entrance to the Vallée des Saints, you will find that it is now closed.
The village of Saint-Héran, the Source de Bard and the Auvergne ‘Colorado’
6.85 mi
+945 ft
-942 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful route through the Auvergne countryside starting from Boudes, known for its vineyards. This walk will take you to Saint-Hérent, a small village perched on a rocky outcrop with a magnificent Romanesque church. You’ll then discover the Source de Bard, gushing from the bowels of the earth, as well as the Vallée des Saints – also known as the ‘Auvergne Colorado’ – with its stunning variety of colours and rock formations.
The Valley of the Saints (fairy chimney trail)
3.03 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
Boudes, its vineyards and the Vallée des Saints, known as the Colorado of Lembron.
The Fairy Chimneys of Boudes
3.45 mi
+518 ft
-502 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Sentier des Cheminées de Fées trail leads to a dry forest with a series of viewpoints overlooking geological formations: fairy chimneys, cirques and multicoloured cliffs.
Via Bard and Letz
6.33 mi
+728 ft
-719 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Madriat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk around the villages and hamlets near Boudes and its Valley of the Saints, the red clay fields and a saltwater spring known to the Romans!
Villeneuve Lembron
3.95 mi
+486 ft
-505 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy and enjoyable walk for lovers of chestnuts and wild cherries.
The oppidum of Ronzières starting from Vodable and view of Lembron
8.38 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,194 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vodable (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the heart of Lembron, a land of ancient volcanoes and lava flows, the village of Ronzières winds around a basalt hill. Proud of its oppidum, this stronghold was used as early as the first millennium BCE.
Le Puy d'Ysson
4.66 mi
+728 ft
-732 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Solignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the summit of Puy d'Ysson, there is a 360° panoramic view of the agricultural plains of Lembron.
A lovely walk through fields, villages and forests.
The tour of Puy d'Ysson
3.89 mi
+354 ft
-344 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Solignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walking around Puy d'Ysson, you can discover the surrounding villages one by one without having to climb to the top.
You can park at point (2) to shorten the hike and reduce the elevation gain even further. There are even picnic tables.
Puy d’Ysson and the surrounding area
4.85 mi
+682 ft
-712 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Solignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk of just under 8 km, passing the orientation table on the Puy d’Ysson (856 m), which offers a 360° view of the Chaîne des Puys and the Forez.
Circular walk starting from Bessolle
6.11 mi
+827 ft
-827 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Diéry (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through plains and forests along part of the Couze Pavin river valley.
The Couze Pavin and its balcony
3.65 mi
+466 ft
-446 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Diéry (Puy-de-Dôme)
Do you know what a ‘chérille’ is? The first part of the trail, an easy warm-up, will teach you by example. Next, a lovely climb through a magnificent oak forest will take you onto a superb path below 800 m, from where you’ll be treated to a view of the landscape dotted with the peaks and ‘puys’ that characterise the Couze Pavin valley. All that remains is for you to enjoy a gentle descent back to your starting point...
The Fairy Chimney of Cotteuge
0.70 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Diéry (Puy-de-Dôme)
A geological curiosity, the Cheminée des Fées is a ‘demoiselle coiffée’ (a rock formation resembling a lady with a headdress) formed as a result of volcanic eruptions. A mass of lava fell onto the clay soil and, over thousands of years, erosion washed away the clay except beneath the enormous volcanic bomb, which now stands perched on top.
Circuit of the Signal du Luguet
8.43 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,512 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Anzat-le-Luguet (Puy-de-Dôme)
Circular route on the summit of the Cézallier, amidst the summer pastures, with numerous stepping stones to cross the fences. The route offers sweeping panoramic views of the Monts du Cantal and the Monts Dore, including the Puy de Sancy. The route passes at the foot of the Cézallier’s two highest peaks but does not climb them, as they are surrounded by woodland and offer no views.
Route designed and organised by Chamina.
Via the Puy de Mercoeur
5.82 mi
+495 ft
-522 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Perrier (Puy-de-Dôme)
Rivers or simple streams, steep slopes between forests and meadows, picturesque villages showcasing their old stone buildings, steeped in history – this is the Auvergne of volcanoes.
From the caves of Perrier to Pardines, or the history of the village of Les Roches
4.38 mi
+617 ft
-614 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Perrier (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hiking trail climbs up to the village of Les Roches, a prehistoric site currently undergoing restoration, then leads to Pardines via the plateau before descending through a beautiful acacia forest. Here you can see the outcrop of ancient lacustrine sediments, known as Lahres.