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La Chapelle walks
Around Molles
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5.99 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Molles (Allier)
Hike route starting from Molles, a village at the foot of the Bourbonnais mountains, 17km east of Vichy.
The Jolan route
5.36 mi
+531 ft
-558 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Nizerolles (Allier)
This hike starts in Nizerolles, a small village at the foot of the Monts de la Madeleine. It takes you across the River Jolan three times and partly follows the Tacot de la Montagne Bourbonnaise platform, the former departmental railway line that linked Vichy and Laprugne until 1949.
The Gourcet and Sichon valleys
9.79 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,247 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Busset (Allier)
Hike not far from Vichy in the rolling countryside bordering the Sichon Valley, in the foothills of the Livradois-Forez Massif.
Route from Châteauroux to Isserpent
5.22 mi
+587 ft
-600 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Isserpent (Allier)
Route starting from Isserpent, a small village at the foot of the Bourbonnais mountains, 15 km east of Vichy.
An easy hike through the Bourbonnais countryside.
Le Gourcet stream route
8.09 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A very pleasant route in all seasons. You will walk through wooded areas at the bottom of the valley, accompanied by the sound of the babbling brook, but also through open areas offering views of the Monts Dômes to the west and the Montagne Bourbonnaise to the east.
The passages near the monument to the 11 Martyrs of Goutte Grandval and the Château de Busset give this route a historical appeal.
Coupe-Gorge and Fonds de Fer route
6.05 mi
+843 ft
-823 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A lovely walk for those who enjoy combining walking with nature observation. Starting from Saint-Yorre, walk through the pleasant undergrowth following the course of the Andraux stream, then around the Coupe-Gorge and Fonts de Fer stream basins. Open views over the Monts Dômes, the Vichy plain and the Vernet hill.
André Monnot Trail and Vichy parks
7.74 mi
+33 ft
-98 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A hike dedicated to water. Flowing water, Ruisseau des Andraux, Allier. Water to drink, Saint-Yorre bottling plant, Source des Célestins. Water with healing properties, Hall des Sources and Grand Établissement Thermal de Vichy. And, depending on the weather, perhaps water falling from the sky?This hike can also be done as a round trip, difficulty: difficult (24 km).
Puy du Roc route
5.51 mi
+922 ft
-922 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Châtel-Montagne (Allier)
Route from Puy du Roc starting from Chatel-Montagne in the Bourbonnais mountains.
The tour of Lake Saint-Clément
3.01 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Mayet-de-Montagne (Allier)
Since spring 2021, a path has been created around this artificial lake in the Bourbonnais mountains. This is a short, easy route on a very well-maintained path.
The Allier between Saint-Yorre and Abrest
7.30 mi
+66 ft
-95 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A lovely walk in any season in fine weather, whether on your own or with the family. You can explore the banks of the River Allier and its magnificent waterholes. The route is largely shaded during the summer months. You can also listen to the song of a wide variety of birds.
This route is similar to the “Circular Source Trail” listed by Vichy Community: a fully developed route with rest and picnic areas.
Important: Since 1 June 2026, (6) the footbridge running alongside the tracks on the railway bridge at Abrest has been closed to all traffic. This closure is for an indefinite period.
Bizin Wood
4.99 mi
+607 ft
-594 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Mayet-de-Montagne (Allier)
A pleasant little walk through meadows and woods with, on a clear day, a view of the volcanic range.
Left bank of the Allier in the Saint-Priest-Bramefant plain
5.93 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A very pleasant walk to do alone or with the family. If you enjoy observing nature and listening to its calm, you will be in your element. You will walk at varying distances from the course of the River Allier and its former meander, skirting a magnificent stretch of water with a variety of flora and fauna. Part of the route runs through cultivated land. There is no tarmac except for a few metres at the finish.
In the heart of the Bois des Gris in Chateldon
3.89 mi
+653 ft
-643 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Châteldon (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant circular loop through the woods, lost in the middle of nowhere. Dogs can be walked off-lead. Just take care at the start and finish. A bit of a climb but also suitable for cycling. Apart from the walk back to the starting point, there are absolutely no roads to cross on the walk.
The Queen of the Waters
4.71 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Vichy (Allier)
I suggest a short urban hike to discover Vichy, nicknamed "the Queen of Waters". This circuit takes you through the emblematic streets of Napoleon III's beloved city, lined with beautiful houses of eclectic architecture, as well as the shopping streets of the modern city and the parks along the Allier River. You can quench your thirst at the famous Source des Célestins.
Les Bois Noirs on the heights of Châteldon
6.87 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Châteldon (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike in the northern foothills of Livradois, known as the Bois Noirs, starting from Châteldon, a village with some beautiful medieval houses.
From Vauziron to La Chasserelle
5.17 mi
+896 ft
-896 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Châteldon (Puy-de-Dôme)
After a bit of effort due to the initial climb, you’ll be rewarded with magnificent panoramic views of the Bois Noirs and the Chaîne des Puys.
Route Ramille in Arfeuilles
5.91 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Arfeuilles (Allier)
A pleasant walk starting from Arfeuilles, with plenty of woodland, crossing the Barbenan, and lovely views of the surrounding area.
Circular Vieux Saint-Sylvestre - Saint-Priest-Bramefant
7.72 mi
+436 ft
-453 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant circular starting from Vieux Saint-Sylvestre, heading to Saint-Priest-Bramefant through the Bois Brun forest and back. Very little tarmac and beautiful scenery on a clear day. An easy hike.
