The slopes of Puy Giroux

A family-friendly hike on the slopes of Puy Giroux, offering views of the Montagne de la Serre and the Redon Plateau.

Details

n°6188506

Creation:
09 Mar 2021

Last update:
26 Mar 2021

Last review:
27 Nov 2023

Activity: Walking
Distance: 1.87 mi
Average duration: 1h 05
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 259 ft
Descent: - 259 ft
Highest point: 2,454 ft
Lowest point: 2,195 ft

Country: France
Areas: Massif central, Chaîne des Puys
City: Romagnat (63540)
Start/End: N 45.710669° / E 3.071419°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2531ET, 2531ETR, 2531SB
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Description of the walk

The car park is located on Allée des Frênes along the A40, just after the large bend, coming from Clermont-Ferrand. It is next to a cross.

(S/E) From the car park, take the path leading to the tunnel that goes under the A42 (signposted). On the other side of the road, take the road that climbs to the right until you reach a four-way junction.

(1) Continue climbing straight ahead through the forest. As you emerge from the forest, you’ll reach a flat area

(2) Continue along the path on the hillside to climb Puy Giroux; see the practical information section. Turn right and head towards a T-junction.

(3) Take the path on the right which winds through the fields. When you reach a cross, the path turns right and climbs steeply; just before the A-road, it turns sharply right. Keep to the right to avoid heading towards the A-road, and return to the junction from the outward journey.

(1) Head back down the road you took on the way there, turning left, go under the tunnel to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,195 ft - Car park
1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 2,270 ft - Crossroads of the circular loop
2 : mi 0.5 - alt. 2,444 ft - Junction - Access to the - Puy Giroux
3 : mi 0.76 - alt. 2,356 ft - T-junction
S/E : mi 1.87 - alt. 2,195 ft - Car park

Notes

Ascent of Puy Giroux:
At point (2), take the path on the left marked by a post with a Yellow Circle. Follow the winding path up to the summit. 360° panoramic view of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5

Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5

Ease of following the route
5 / 5

Route interest
4.7 / 5

27 Nov 2023 at 12:00 3600 • Edited: 27 Nov 2023 at 18:45 3600

Thinking we’d only be walking for an hour and a half at most, we found ourselves in the dark, 2 km from our car, and forced to walk along a very busy road… but which signposting should we follow?

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Gillesmille

11 Sep 2023 at 14:53 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short walk, mostly shaded in summer.

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Hannah58

17 Mar 2022 at 14:06 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A nice, leisurely walk.
The view of the surrounding area was lovely despite the gloomy weather; when the weather’s fine, it must be stunning.

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clarad23

28 Mar 2021 at 20:00 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A family walk with a four-and-a-half-year-old boy and a baby in a baby carrier; the climb up Le Puy is lovely, with moss-covered Scots pine woodland, a very idyllic setting and a beautiful view from the top. A lovely walk! Thank you! I think you can do a similar route starting from the pretty village of Opme, with the added bonus of a small castle and a village to visit...

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