La Roche Nité

Situated on the edge of the Plateau de la Chavade, the Roche Nité is a lava outcrop left behind by the glacier, offering an exceptional view over the Couze de Valbeleix valley, the Cézallier, the Monts Dore and the Chaîne des Puys.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.17 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 118 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 135 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,865 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,717 ft

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Description of the walk

To get to the start from Valbeleix, take the D127 towards La Chavade. At the next junction, turn left onto the D641 and head for the plateau. Park immediately on the left in the grassy car park by the recycling bins.

(S/E) On leaving the car park, follow the road to the left until you reach the track on the right, just before the wayside cross.

(1) Take this track and carry on until you reach a three-way junction.

(2) Turn right and head for an orientation table at the summit of Roche Nité.

(3) Continue along the ridge until you reach a second orientation table.

(4) Carry on to the right along the path that leads down. When you reach the road, head right, taking care on the bend, and you’ll soon reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,747 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.15 - alt. 3,740 ft - Vehicle track
  3. 2 : mi 0.55 - alt. 3,812 ft - Three-way junction
  4. 3 : mi 0.75 - alt. 3,858 ft - Orientation sign - Roche Nité
  5. 4 : mi 0.87 - alt. 3,842 ft - Orientation sign
  6. S/E : mi 1.16 - alt. 3,747 ft - Car park

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
pascal114mxm
pascal114mxm

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little walk.

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