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La Renaudie walks
Around the Ruisseau de la Faye
Visorando Member 
5.54 mi
+663 ft
-656 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Brugeron (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant walk in summer due to its coolness. The stream is well known to fishermen and, for the lucky ones, a few chanterelle mushrooms can be found. This is the domain of wild boars and deer...
Pass through old villages such as La Terrasse (very old house on the right), which was very important at the beginning of the 20th century. A victim of rural depopulation, Montolas is now in ruins!
Lit de la Vierge - Pas de la Vierge
Visorando Member 
2.31 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Noirétable (Loire)
A pleasant, mostly shaded walk leading to a magnificent panorama from the summit (granite chaos at an altitude of 1,260 metres).
From the Col du Béal to the Col des Supeyres
Visorando Member 
17.18 mi
+1,936 ft
-2,024 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Over two days, discover one of the most beautiful destinations in “France à Cheval”.
From the Col du Béal to Pierre sur Haute
Visorando Member 10.32 mi
+1,696 ft
-1,696 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
On snowshoes or on foot, from the Col du Béal to the summit of Pierre-sur-Haute through the forest. Return via the ridges, still on theGR®3or a variant thereof.
The Fossat valley and Pierre-sur-Haute from the Col du Béal
Visorando Member 
10.13 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,781 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful circular walk starting from the Fossat valley.
Noirétable Lake and Puy de Rot
Visorando Member 
4.64 mi
+472 ft
-476 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Noirétable (Loire)
A gentle hike to start your holiday in the Forez mountains.
The Altar of the Barony and the Gilbernie Oak Tree
Visorando Member 5.79 mi
+597 ft
-571 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Noirétable (Loire)
An easy walk through fields and woods to discover a beautiful rock formation, the Autel de la Baronnie, with its wobbly stone, armchairs and potholes, followed by a large majestic oak tree at the Ferme de la Gilbernie.
The chestnut tree of La Bitortie
Visorando Member 6.50 mi
+801 ft
-778 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Noirétable (Loire)
A walk in the Netrablaise countryside, across fields, from hamlet to hamlet, to discover an old and majestic chestnut tree.
Route des Loges on the Hautes Chaumes
Visorando Member 9.32 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
The lodges or shepherd's huts, located on the Hautes Chaumes, were summer pasture buildings from May to October.
To get to the start of the hike, after passing the hamlet of Nermond, 200 m away, in a straight line, at the crossroads of this road with the Route de la Combe on the right, turn more to the right and take a stony path, heading for the calvary. Park at the bottom or in the cornfields on the left-hand side of the uphill path.
Pierre sur Haute via the Molinvé shepherd's huts
Visorando Member 
11.37 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,736 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
“Here, more than anywhere else, one perceives the notion of infinity, and the concept of solitude takes on a new dimension.” This is how the famous geneticist Axel Kahn expressed his feelings during his journey through the Monts du Forez.
Circular Col de la Loge starting from Chalmazel
Visorando Member 12.74 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,028 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
A walk in the Monts du Forez, towards the Hautes Chaumes, passing through heathland dotted with heather and blueberry bushes, then through forests.
4-pass circular starting from Chalmazel-Jeansagnières
Visorando Member 10.85 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,545 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
An ideal hike to do in the morning to enjoy the coolness of the undergrowth, sheltered from the rising sun.
You will overlook the Chalmazelloise valley, the Haut Lignon valley and, in the distance, the summit of Pierre sur Haute.
Your attention will be drawn to the numerous blueberry fields.
Tour of Chalmazel via Roc de l'Olme
Visorando Member 9.93 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
From the top of Roc de l'Olme, a rock climbing spot, you can admire the view overlooking Chalmazel and the Lignon valley.
The sound of streams will accompany your steps.
Dore Valley: Saint-Just Chapel and Meymont Bridge
Visorando Member 
7.38 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,083 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tours-sur-Meymont (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike in the heart of nature to discover a place steeped in history in the Dore river valley, on the borders of the Pays de Courpière, Cunlhat and Olliergues, in the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Nature Park.
Part of the route follows "the old path", the ancient medieval road that linked Meymont to Cunlhat via Tours Sur Meymont through Alligier, Les Gouttes, etc.
Les Quatre Vents - Olliergues
Association / Club / Walk leader 
12.49 mi
+1,906 ft
-2,005 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Courpière (Puy-de-Dôme)
For the second stage of the route, we reach the right bank of Lake Aubusson, and after crossing the dam we follow aPR® path that climbs gently to take us to the village of Augerolles. We pass by the Pied de Bœuf site and reach the village of Olmet. We pass the Chamaly cross and descend gently towards the Dore valley to reach Olliergues town hall via a stepped street (Rue des Cors).
Balade à partir de Bertignat
Visorando Member 6.38 mi
+863 ft
-863 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bertignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Circular starting from the village of Bertignat. Along the way, you will see the Virgin of Puybayou and then a beautiful view of the commune of La Chapelle-Agnon.
Chorsin waterfall and tall grass
Visorando Member 
6.35 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sauvain (Loire)
A magnificent and fairly easy circuit. Shaded in its first section, it allows you to discover the beautiful Chorsin waterfall and then reaches the plateau of tall grasses before quickly returning to its starting point. The circuit is well signposted with information panels.
The Chorsin Waterfall
Visorando Member 
5.46 mi
+860 ft
-843 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
This is an easy hike that we did with children aged 7 and 10. Maximum duration: 2 hours.
High pastures, Pierre sur Haute and Colleigne from the shepherd's hut at Jasserie Garnier
Visorando Member 
9.38 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,214 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
A magnificent walk, classic in the Monts du Forez, offering a change of scenery on the high pastures at altitude, but with fairly gentle gradients.
The Vernières oak tree via the Chemin de la Pierre aux deux Yeux
Visorando Member 7.80 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chabreloche (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hidden in the heart of the Bois Noirs, the Pierre aux Deux Yeux (Two-Eyed Stone) watches over the unwary hiker. If you escape it, the majestic old oak tree will grant you some of its serenity. Then take a break at the foot of the Roc du Guet rock formation, a place conducive to meditation.
The Valley of the Waterwheels in Thiers
Visorando Member 
1.40 mi
+400 ft
-417 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Thiers (Puy-de-Dôme)
A trail themed around cutlery. As you follow the Durolle, you’ll step back in time as you discover the waterwheels, a type of mill powered by the river’s flow. They reveal the valley’s rich industrial past. The arrival of electrification in the 20th century eventually brought an end to these waterwheels.
Between forests and high stubble fields in the Forez region.
Visorando Member 
10.90 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,378 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Valcivières (Puy-de-Dôme)
Day hike with little elevation gain in the Monts du Forez and the wild Hautes Chaumes.
It is advisable to climb to the summit of Montiallier for the view.
This can be done in winter with snowshoes and even cross-country skis.
Great spot for snowkiting at the Col des Supeyres.
Thiers - Les Quatre Vents
Association / Club / Walk leader 11.38 mi
+1,998 ft
-1,526 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Thiers (Puy-de-Dôme)
This first stage of the Chemin de Sainte-Agathe gives us the opportunity to take different PR®® trails. We pass through charming little hamlets: Lamouroux, Sardier, Grand Cognet, Laurençon and cross a few streams. Beautiful trees line the route, as well as numerous views of the Chaîne des Puys.From the village of Vollore-Ville, passing close to the castle, we descend towards the plain and reach the Gîte des Quatre Vents via the hamlet of Sauvetat.
The fortress of the cutlers
Visorando Member 3.47 mi
+715 ft
-689 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Thiers (Puy-de-Dôme)
Thiers is a city of challenges. In this grandiose and isolated location in the heart of Auvergne, the inhabitants of Thiers have had to contend with a turbulent river, the Durolle, and the steep slopes of its gorges. Over time, thanks to numerous developments, this partially tamed river has ensured the industrial prosperity of the town, which is known as the cutlery capital of France.
