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La Pacaudière walks
Le Crozet and La Pacaudière
Visorando Member
2.77 mi
+344 ft
-351 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from La Pacaudière (Loire)
A short walk to explore the old village of Le Crozet, which has been beautifully restored and is a real pleasure to visit. A brief journey through history, offering panoramic views of the Roanne plain and the story of the ‘Le Crozet accident’ in 1971.
The washhouse route in Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts
5.26 mi
+719 ft
-715 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts (Loire)
A route through woods and along paths, starting from the small village of Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts.
Lespinasse Forest Route
4.96 mi
+358 ft
-335 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse (Loire)
Route through the Lespinasse Forest, a peaceful spot with several ponds and picnic areas, facilities for children.
Between Ambierle and Les Servajeans
6.75 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ambierle (Loire)
Enjoy a lovely walk above Ambierle through fields and forests. Discover its magnificent church with its polychrome tiles.
From leats to Loge des Gardes
Association / Club / Walk leader12.97 mi
+2,382 ft
-1,342 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts (Loire)
This stage crosses the highest villages in the Monts de la Madeleine, at an altitude of around 1,000 metres, and allows you to visit two major tourist attractions in St-Nicolas-des-Leat (03): the Allée des Géants and the Pierre Châtel. Most of the route is through deciduous forest, home to mushrooms. The stage ends at the Loge des Gardes sports resort, where accommodation is available (hotel-restaurant).
The Pisserote Waterfall
6.21 mi
+669 ft
-656 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arfeuilles (Allier)
This hike will allow you to discover the Cascade de la Pisserote waterfall on the Barbenan.
A view of the Roannais region from the Croix du Sud
5.42 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,119 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ambierle (Loire)
Just above Saint-Haon-le-Vieux and Saint-Haon-le-Châtel. Starting from the Croix du Sud, a walk through beautiful woodland with views of the Roannais region at several points. The paths are generally easy, with a few stony sections. The walk climbs slightly for a quarter of the route, after the turning point at the quiet hamlet of Combejardin. It remains an accessible walk for amateurs, and can be shortened by taking a different route.
The GPX track may prove useful.
The Chestnut Route above the village of Arfeuilles
2.97 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Arfeuilles (Allier)
A short route above Arfeuilles, at the entrance to the Bourbonnais mountains, offering lovely views of the surrounding area.
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.
Bénisson-Dieu Abbey from Noailly
6.22 mi
+361 ft
-361 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Noailly (Loire)
An easy walk from Noailly to Abbaye de la Bénisson-Dieu, passing Château de la Motte on the way back.
From Saint-Haòn-le-Châtel to leat
10.63 mi
+2,461 ft
-1,348 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Haon-le-Châtel (Loire)
Morning: crossing the northern part of the Roanne coast vineyards, with little elevation gain, and two beautiful historic villages: Saint-Haon-le-Châtel and Ambierle, with a rich heritage open to visitors. The afternoon is more challenging with the climb to leat (altitude 765 m) through meadows and forest. Most of the route is on dirt tracks with no traffic.
Grand Route of the Crosses in Andelaroche
7.57 mi
+610 ft
-604 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Andelaroche (Allier)
Set off to discover the 18 crosses in our parish.
Throughout your walk, you’ll discover our historical heritage, starting from Saint-Pierre Church, passing through various hamlets, with a stop at Glennet to explore its castle, mill and pond.
Walk in Saint-Haon-Châtel via Saint-Haon-le-Vieux
3.83 mi
+636 ft
-607 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Haon-le-Châtel (Loire)
The walk takes you through Saint-Haon-le-Vieux along the Chemin Rouge, then on to the site of Saint-Haon-le-Châtel, a veritable open-air museum where you can relive ten centuries of civilisation with its remains of high walls, 17 towers and 4 gates. These fortifications were built in the mid-14th century to protect the town from bands of looters. A magnificent village where every street is worth exploring.
A stroll along the calm waters at Artaix
Tourist office
6.26 mi
+79 ft
-102 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Artaix (Saône-et-Loire)
An easy walk between the peaceful banks of the Loire and the towpath of the Roanne Canal to Digoin, where nature and tranquillity invite you to savour every step. This walk starts in Artaix and passes through Les Brenons before returning along the Roanne Canal to Digoin.
La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey and the port of Briennon
7.71 mi
+469 ft
-440 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Bénisson-Dieu (Loire)
Explore the splendid Abbey of La Bénisson-Dieu and the river port of Briennon. Take a leisurely stroll along the canal.
The wind turbines around Saint-Nicolas-des-leat
6.81 mi
+994 ft
-981 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs (Allier)
This hike takes us on a journey between modernity (the wind turbines) and the past (the old glassmakers' village, the Château des Hormières) and offers beautiful views of the surrounding valleys.
Pierre Châtel - Allée des Sorcières
2.88 mi
+600 ft
-587 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs (Allier)
This short hike takes you past two remarkable sites: the Pierre Châtel with a beautiful view from its summit and the mysterious "Allée des Sorcières" (Witches' Alley) with its twisted beech trees.
Peat bog on the Verrerie plateau
4.34 mi
+476 ft
-453 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs (Allier)
This walk takes us through woods to the Verrerie plateau and its peat bog.
La Verrerie-Le plateau
3.06 mi
+312 ft
-322 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs (Allier)
A short route for a first taste of the Verrerie plateau on snowshoes.
From Pierre Châtel to the Druidic Stone
12.38 mi
+2,664 ft
-2,671 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs (Allier)
This hike takes us through the woods of Pierre Châtel (Saint-Nicolas-des-leat) to the Druidic Stone (Loge des Gardes). The return journey takes us through isolated hamlets and farms.
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