Le Suc de Combret and La Durande

Set off to explore the Suc de Combret pozzolan quarry and the artwork “Racines en dentelles” by Francine Garnier & Alain Engelaere, installed as part of the “Echo, Street & Land Art en Velay” project. Whilst you’re there, take in the spectacular view from La Durande.

Details

n°53108554

Creation:
06 Jun 2024

Last update:
14 Jun 2024

Last review:
18 Aug 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 3.05 mi
Average duration: 1h 50
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 486 ft
Descent: - 469 ft
Highest point: 4,262 ft
Lowest point: 3,819 ft

Country: France
Areas: Massif central, Margeride
City: Saint-Bérain (43300)
Start/End: N 45.035024° / E 3.649925°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2735O
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Racines en dentelles by Francine Garnier & Alain Engelaere

Description of the walk

Start at the Col de Peyra Taillade car park.

(S/E) Take the path heading north-east.

(1) At the junction, turn left.

(2) Take the first path on the left and climb the knoll. Take the hairpin bend to the right, continue climbing and reach the summit.

(3) Head back down the other side (north) and you’ll soon reach a junction.

(4) Go straight on, turn left onto the path and immediately take the first path on the right.

(5) At the T-junction, follow the^GR®40to the left (red and white markings). Climb the winding path to the summit of La Durande.

(6) Head back down the same path to the previous junction.

(5) Turn right (leaving the^GR®) and follow the path back the way you came.

(4) Take the first path on the left (south-east).

(2) Continue straight on.

(1) Turn right and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,839 ft - Car park - Col de Peyra Taillade (1162m)
1 : mi 0.31 - alt. 3,819 ft - Junction
2 : mi 0.43 - alt. 3,855 ft - Southern junction of the circular Suc loop
3 : mi 0.85 - alt. 4,039 ft - Suc de Combret (1232 m)
4 : mi 1.01 - alt. 3,957 ft - Northern junction of the circular Suc loop
5 : mi 1.11 - alt. 3,980 ft - Crossroads – GR40 junction
6 : mi 1.65 - alt. 4,262 ft - La Durande (1299 m)
S/E : mi 3.05 - alt. 3,839 ft - Car park - Col de Peyra Taillade (1162m)

Worth a visit

Set off to explore the Suc de Combret pozzolan quarry and the artwork “Racines en dentelles” by Francine Garnier & Alain Engelaere

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5

Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5

Route interest
3.5 / 5

Fulgur15

18 Aug 2025 at 09:21 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful and pleasant little walk, very easy with a panoramic view of the Knoll of Combret. As for the artwork painted on the roots in the quarry, it has been cleared away and is hardly visible unless you go right up to the quarry.

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patricklanglois

02 Jun 2025 at 08:09 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No