The solidified lava flow of Tournebise

To reach Bannières, located 25 km west of Clermont-Ferrand, take the D941; then, at La Courteix, turn left onto the D62 towards Bannières. Turn right onto Rue du Puy de Dôme and, at the wash house and drinking trough, follow the Route des Fermes to the right until you reach the ‘Parking’ sign. Turn right onto a track leading to the start sign.

Yellow butterfly markings

(S/E) From the start sign, take the path leading into the Forêt de la Cheire de Tournebise, part of the Cheire de Côme (information on this can be found 20 m after the start). 150 m further on, the track begins to cross the medieval site of Camp des Chazaloux (a 5-minute round trip from the junction; on the right and left, there are interpretative displays explaining the remains of the buildings). Continue straight on until you reach the Fork in the road at the exit of the site.

(2) Turn right onto the^GR® 441 and, at the next Fork in the road, head down to the left. At the third Fork in the road, turn right until you reach a Y-junction.

(1) Turn right, and at the next junction, turn left. At the fork, head down to the right and, after 30 m, continue to the right. Walk alongside a clearing with ruined buildings. Ignore the paths to the left and then to the right. Pass a car park at the edge of the forest. Stay on the main path, ignoring the side paths. Before reaching the houses, there are views of the Banne d’Ordanche and, 30 metres further on, the Puys de Dôme and de Côme. Continue to the road.

(3) Turn right, leaving the^GR®. At the next road junction (elevation 766), leave Rue des Clidelles and take the road on the right. Walk past some farm buildings, then, at the car park sign, return to the starting point (S/E).

For your safety, always take a bottle of water, a hat, warm and rainproof clothing with you, and wear suitable walking shoes.
Some sites are sensitive, so please stay on the marked paths. Avoid picking wild flowers and disturbing wildlife. Please take your rubbish with you.