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Lachaux walks
In the heart of the Bois des Gris in Chateldon
Visorando Member 
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.
From Vauziron to La Chasserelle
Visorando Member 
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.
Les Bois Noirs on the heights of Châteldon
Visorando Member 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.
The Saint-Vincent Rock
Visorando Member 
5.10 mi
+738 ft
-738 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Lavoine (Allier)
Winding its way between forests and pastures, this walk leads to the foot of Rocher Saint-Vincent, the protective power of Lavoine and the Sichon valley.
Bizin Wood
Visorando Member 
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.
The Puy de Montoncel from La Lizolle
Visorando Member 
4.45 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,401 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Palladuc (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Giant of the Bois Noirs, whose summit is often shrouded in clouds or mist, can be approached from Lavoine or Saint-Priest-la-Prugne. For this walk, we chose to approach it via Palladuc. It is a fairly strenuous walk, but one that guarantees peace and quiet, wide open spaces and sweeping views over this part of the beautiful Auvergne region.
Le Puy de Montoncel
Visorando Member 
7.50 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Palladuc (Puy-de-Dôme)
For much of this route, it is clear why we are walking through the Bois Noirs, as the light sometimes struggles to penetrate the foliage. In other places, however, tree felling has opened up the view, and the number of logs stacked along the paths is impressive.
The Gourcet and Sichon valleys
Visorando Member 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.
The Jolan route
Visorando Member 
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 tour of Lake Saint-Clément
Visorando Member 
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.
Le Gourcet stream route
Visorando Member 
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.
André Monnot Trail and Vichy parks
Visorando Member 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).
Left bank of the Allier in the Saint-Priest-Bramefant plain
Visorando Member 
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.
Around Molles
Visorando Member 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 Allier between Saint-Yorre and Abrest
Visorando Member 
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.
Coupe-Gorge and Fonds de Fer route
Visorando Member 
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.
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.
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.
Puy du Roc route
Visorando Member 
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 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.
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.
Bois de Dôle
Local authority 
2.34 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Chausseterre (Loire)
A family-friendly route for a breath of fresh air in the Dole forest at Chausseterre. A shaded route, very pleasant on hot days. It has its charms in other seasons, too. This is a route marked by Urfé Random and the Pays d’Urfé Community of Communes with the number 28.
The Pisserote Waterfall
Visorando Member 
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.
The Queen of the Waters
Visorando Member 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.