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Le Chaos de Flore walks
A pleasant walk along the banks of the Auzon.
Visorando Member
1.77 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Chanonat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Near Chanonat, this short walk takes you across the Auzon twice and past several ponds. It's a great way to stretch your legs, alone or with your family, in the forest.
Moderator's note: some difficulties with orientation on this route. See reviews.
The Auzon via Puy Giroux
8.52 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,706 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The climb up Puy Giroux offers magnificent panoramic views of the Chaîne des Puys and Mont Dore. Descend through the pretty villages of Opme and Chanonat to reach the banks of the Auzon and the Chaos de la Flore. A short stretch across the Redon plateau to return.
The Bois de Barre and the Bois Vert
8.58 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,552 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
Long maintained by humans for livestock farming and crops, the Montagne de la Serre is now only partially cultivated and is returning to its original state, with alternating grasslands, fallow land and woods, which you can discover on this hike. This diversity of landscapes is much appreciated by wildlife, particularly migratory birds, many of which stop off at this site.
Low walls and boulders on the Montagne de la Serre
8.11 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,250 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Montagne de la Serre, the inhabitants have exploited every inch of land for livestock farming, surrounding their small pastures or pailhas with dry stone walls that provide shelter for shepherds in bad weather. On the slopes, there are also rocky outcrops such as the Chaos de Flore, on the banks of the Auzon, in the centre of which a beautiful dolmen has been built.
Walks near Le Chaos de Flore
Saint-Genès bourg - Laschamps via the pass between Mercœur and Lassolas
6.49 mi
+1,076 ft
-761 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
This fourth stage marks the beginning of a wilder route that leads to the foot of the puys, through mountain pastures and woods. It also allows you to discover a pretty village, Beaune le Chaud, which has a beautiful traditional architectural heritage.
Ceyrat - Saint-Genès village via Chaos de la Faille and Artière
8.67 mi
+2,264 ft
-1,224 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ceyrat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A third, very "geological" stage, allowing you to discover an impressive rock chaos, evidence of the Limagne Fault that borders the Plateau des Dômes, and the small gorges of the Artière. The itinerary also allows you to continue your discovery of Ceyrat with a visit to its second ancient village, Boisséjour.
Walking quiz "Through our history in Saint-Amant-Tallende"
Tourism professional
0.68 mi
+82 ft
-72 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amant-Tallende (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route is linked to a quiz walk that allows you to discover the town's iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage in a fun way. Find the "Au fil de nos histoires" poster on the church square and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration or app download required).
You can choose the "adult" trail or the "adult + child" trail (with additional questions for children aged 6 to 11).
The description below refers only to the "adult" route.
Beaumont - Ceyrat via Puy de Montrognon
4.98 mi
+1,004 ft
-735 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Beaumont (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A fairly short second stage between Beaumont and Ceyrat, passing by the pretty Moulin de la Tranchère, a renovated mill on the banks of the Artière, then by the summit of Puy de Montrognon, crowned by a tower that is the remains of a medieval castle.
Royat - Place de Jaude via Rocher du Salut and Chamalières
7.90 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Royat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This seventh and final stage, which is partly urban, allows you to continue exploring Royat, which you started at the end of the previous stage, first in the wooded hills of the town, passing by the Rocher du Salut promontory, then through the streets and park of the spa district, with its beautiful seaside architecture. Finally, the return route to Clermont allows you to discover the centre of Chamalières.
Laschamps - Orcines via Puy de Dôme
8.03 mi
+1,663 ft
-2,129 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
And finally, here is the fifth stage, marked by the ascent of Puy de Dôme. The route takes the Chemin des Muletiers for the ascent, then the Sentier des Chèvres to descend towards Orcines. There is, of course, a vast panorama from the highest point of this stage, overlooking the city of Clermont-Ferrand, the chain of puys, the Combrailles, the Plateau des Dôme and the Massif du Sancy.
From Laschamps to La Cassière
9.27 mi
+1,463 ft
-1,732 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Laschamps near Puy de Dôme, the route takes you to the village of Beaune le Chaud, then onto theGR®®4andGR®®30to climb the Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache with magnificent panoramic views, before reaching La Cassière and its lake.
Please note: Access to the summits of Puys de la Vache and Lassolas will be closed for works between spring 2026 and early 2028.
Please note: the Montlosier car park will be closed for works between August 2025 and 2027.
Beautiful architecture in Clermont, east side.
3.19 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
An urban itinerary to discover the beautiful late 19th and early 20th century buildings in the eastern districts of Clermont-Ferrand city centre.
Four monumental murals in Clermont
2.79 mi
+39 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
Exploratory walk through the neighbourhoods north of Clermont's central plateau, discovering recent street art (2022).
Place de Jaude - Beaumont via Puy de Montaudoux
6.64 mi
+768 ft
-492 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
This first stage is mainly urban, with a few green interludes at Parc Bargoin in Chamalières, on the slopes of Puy de Montaudoux, in the chestnut grove of Beaumont and in the small parks along the Artière.