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Laval-sur-Doulon walks
Circular route around Laval-sur-Doulon via Le Cros, La Chassagne and Le Vialard
Visorando Member 
4.54 mi
+935 ft
-938 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Laval-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
The trails on this route will take you on a journey of discovery through the villages on the outskirts of the market town of Laval-sur-Doulon. Most are permanently inhabited. The two mills at Diat and Le Vialard have ceased operations, but their ‘engine’, the River Doulon, still flows. The trails are often shaded, so you can hike here in summer.
Circular route on the heights of the Doulon valley starting from Vintz via l'Air
Visorando Member 3.98 mi
+673 ft
-702 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
The route passes through coniferous woods and magnificent beech forests, offering welcome shade if you walk it in summer. Recent logging has opened up the view to the right bank of the Doulon valley, revealing superb panoramic views.
The Cistrières forest and its isolated hamlets
Visorando Member 4.68 mi
+315 ft
-325 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cistrières (Haute-Loire)
This route crosses part of the forest in the municipality of Cistrières, starting from the village of Condat. The hamlets, which are now sparsely populated or uninhabited, were once lively, as evidenced by an old school in Condat and the houses of Béates au Faud and Les Montilles. But during mushroom season, you will encounter many mushroom pickers there.
The Champrivat Valley from the Champagnac-Le-Vieux lake
Visorando Member 
5.73 mi
+856 ft
-876 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champagnac-le-Vieux (Haute-Loire)
This walk offers you the chance to discover several viewpoints over the Sancy and Cézallier massifs and the Allier Valley.
Discover Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon: water, forest, pastures
Visorando Member 7.84 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,375 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
Discover Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon by following the course of the Doulon river, which once powered numerous mills. Pass through the undergrowth and villages where you will find chapels and wash houses.
Moissac Bas pond and bog
Visorando Member 6.62 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
Following this route, you will pass successively through forest, fields and pastures. You will discover the volcanic activity of the village of Moissac Bas, its pond and its forming peat bog.
Circular through the hills above Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon via Cenat and Celhac.
Visorando Member 6.82 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
The commune of Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon covers a large area of around 35 hectares and comprises around 30 villages and hamlets. During this route, you will discover some of them, all bearing witness to a rural past where agriculture was the main activity. You will discover a chapel, an old school and some splendid views.
Circular on the heights of Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon, Largnes, Tavernols
Visorando Member 6.60 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon (Haute-Loire)
This route starts at the lowest point in the commune of Saint-Didier and leads to almost the highest point. You will discover a castle, a remarkable sequoia tree, the ruins of a mill and splendid views.
Forest and hamlets at the start of Cistrières
Visorando Member 6.16 mi
+787 ft
-814 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cistrières (Haute-Loire)
Leaving the village of Cistrières, you will mainly be walking through the forest. These woods are dotted with hamlets that were once home to agricultural activity. Most of the farms have been renovated and are now inhabited. The paths are well maintained and easy to walk on. You will find peace and quiet here, and cool shade from the trees in summer.
Circular route to the south-west of Connangles via Pissis and Intranges
Visorando Member 5.83 mi
+709 ft
-682 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Connangles (Haute-Loire)
The route passes through beautiful, shaded forest tracks and crosses seven villages surrounded by areas dedicated to livestock farming. The route is dotted with remarkable trees and magnificent high forests. The thick-walled houses, built of granite, are a reminder of the harsh climate of the Cassadean plateau.
Frugières-le-Pin - Vals-le-Chastel circular via Aubagnat
Visorando Member 6.07 mi
+961 ft
-981 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Frugières-le-Pin (Haute-Loire)
In good weather, this route offers superb panoramic views of the Auvergne mountains at Fiossat. From the coudert (communal land) at Le Pin, you will have a magnificent view of the Château de Domeyrat. A visit to Vals-le-Chastel is a must: castle, church and seigneurial chapel. At Frugières station, you can visit the Resistance Museum and, on the way back, don't miss the church in Frugières.
All around La Chaise Dieu or Casa Dei
Visorando Member 
6.53 mi
+722 ft
-722 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chaise-Dieu (Haute-Loire)
In the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Park, a beautiful walk from hamlet to hamlet, through forests and fields, and an opportunity to discover or rediscover La Chaise-Dieu and its rich heritage.
Senouire Valley from Domeyrat
Visorando Member 4.15 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Domeyrat (Haute-Loire)
This route allows you to discover the Senouire valley between Domeyrat and Esbelin, a small "limagne" (flat area) framed by wooded slopes. The Senouire accompanies you with its murmurs all along the route, where you can sometimes hear it without seeing it. The majestic 12th-century feudal castle with its imposing ruins dominating the village is sure to impress, and the old Romanesque bridge completes the medieval feel of the village.
Sapinières de l'Armandon, miellerie de Grattepaille et villages isolés
Visorando Member 
6.01 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Préjet-Armandon (Haute-Loire)
This route passes through fir forests and a few pastures, reminders of a bygone era of pastoral farming.The Grattepaille honey farm is breathing new life into this beautiful region.
Circular route starting from Collat through the Senouire valley
Visorando Member 5.30 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,161 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Collat (Haute-Loire)
A circular route towards the Senouire valley starting from Collat.
Along the Senouire: from Lavaudieu to Château de Domeyrat.
Visorando Member 
8.33 mi
+686 ft
-659 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lavaudieu (Haute-Loire)
Along the Vallée de Dieu (Valley of God), the former name given to the Senouire valley, this walk combines the pleasure of walking with the discovery of the Haute Loire's heritage. It takes us from the village of Lavaudieu, one of the most beautiful villages in France, to the impressive towers of the medieval castle of Domeyrat.
From the banks of the Senouire in Lavaudieu to the red stones of the village of Buze
Visorando Member 6.26 mi
+433 ft
-413 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lavaudieu (Haute-Loire)
Lavaudieu is one of the most beautiful villages in France.
This walk invites you to leave the village and stroll through the surrounding hills, passing through villages such as Buze, whose houses are built of red arkose.
From the banks of the Senouire to the Allier
Visorando Member 
11.81 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Lavaudieu (Haute-Loire)
Lavaudieu, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", will be the starting point for your hike.
During the first part of the hike, you can admire beautiful views of the Cézallier, the Massif du Sancy and the Puy de Dôme. During the second part, you will follow the Allier gorges on a balcony trail. During the last part, you can discover a magnificent chapel and pastoral meadows.
Circular route on the right bank of the Allier river starting from Allevier.
Visorando Member 3.96 mi
+331 ft
-351 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Azérat (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Allevier, the route climbs through fields and villages, then enters the woods. Throughout the route, you will have a splendid view of the Sancy, Cézallier, Cantal and Margeride mountains.
Circular Étang de Lavaux in Saint-Préjet-Armandon
Visorando Member 5.18 mi
+614 ft
-607 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Domeyrat (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the Lavaux Pond (the pond is a former clay quarry), the route crosses pastures and fields and then reaches the woods on the heights of Saint-Préjet-Armandon.This route passes through villages with houses built from basalt stones from a distant volcanic period. Take the time to wander through the villages and notice the old workshops of blacksmiths and carpenters, and the communal ovens. Listen carefully and you may hear the sound of a hammer on an anvil or a carpenter's saw... These villages, once bustling with activity, are now quiet.
Left bank of the Allier and Limagne from Brioude to Cohade
Visorando Member 6.70 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Brioude (Haute-Loire)
During this leisurely stroll, you’ll discover the banks of the Allier, the Limagne de Brioude plain and the village of Cohade.
The forgotten mineral waters of Clémensat
Visorando Member 
6.77 mi
+866 ft
-853 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Azérat (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A walk through woodland, vineyards, farmland and orchards in the plains and mountains of Livradois.
Walk in Brioude
Visorando Member 0.82 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Brioude (Haute-Loire)
A discovery walk in Brioude, a small town in Auvergne boasting one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the region, the Basilica of Saint-Julien.
The heights of Vieille-Brioude from Costes-Cirgues to Dintillat via Le Monteil
Visorando Member 5.88 mi
+748 ft
-843 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vieille-Brioude (Haute-Loire)
The route follows a variety of paths and landscapes, offering superb panoramic views of the Auvergne mountains, including the Puy de Dôme and the Allier valley. The trails lead to pastures, woods and streams.
From Chassagnes to Les Sauces via La Brousse
Visorando Member 5.26 mi
+715 ft
-715 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Chassagnes (Haute-Loire)
You will discover two landscapes. The walk starts in Chassagnes, crosses part of Chaliergues (the Paulhaguet basin), an area dedicated to agriculture, then climbs gradually through the woods, passing through hamlets that are mostly restored and inhabited.
Vieille-Brioude Vineyard Museum
Visorando Member 0.19 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 05
Easy
Departure from Vieille-Brioude (Haute-Loire)
A short walk around the church of Vieille-Brioude, in an open-air eco-museum dedicated to vines and wine, in the form of a succession of small priests' gardens.
Panoramic view of Chaliergues (Paulhaguet basin)
Visorando Member 4.57 mi
+269 ft
-272 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Salzuit (Haute-Loire)
This route passes through the villages on the eastern side of the Paulhaguet basin called Le Chaliergue. It corresponds to the lower volcanic plateau of Paulhaguet, at around 600 m, drained by the Senouire. The name was once written Callianicum and refers to stones, a stony area; it is also known as the Paulhaguet plateau. The panorama opens up from Jaroussier and Scombalou.
Around Lake Malaguet
Tourism professional 
7.17 mi
+509 ft
-525 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Monlet (Haute-Loire)
Half-day hike in the heart of the Livradois Forez Regional Nature Park, allowing you to discover the Lac de Malaguet Regional Nature Reserve and its surroundings, alternating between forest and meadow...
Around La Chapelle-sur-Usson
Visorando Member 
3.46 mi
+551 ft
-574 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-sur-Usson (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short walk through a peaceful, rural setting that provides the perfect backdrop to this village and its chapel.
From the Mont Bar bog to the Potence d'Allègre
Visorando Member 
4.45 mi
+814 ft
-801 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Monlet (Haute-Loire)
This is a fairly short walk, but there are two different worlds to discover: in the footsteps of George Sand, the enchanting world of the peat bog nestled in the crater of an ancient Strombolian volcano (unique in Europe) and the medieval village of Allègre with its many remains, including the famous "Potence" (gallows). In both cases, there are numerous information panels to tell you more....