The three churches of Trizac

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In Trizac, this walk invites you to discover a remarkable religious heritage amidst the landscapes of the Auvergne Volcanoes. Between the Romanesque church of Saint-Beauzire and the mountain chapels of Lieuchy and La Chassagne, the route traces the spiritual and rural history of Haute-Auvergne. It is a trail combining nature, architecture and local traditions, in an authentic and peaceful setting.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.23 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 866 ft
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    Descent: - 883 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,232 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,631 ft
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Stream in the lower valley between Lieuchy and Chauvel
Lieuchy Church
Lieuchy Church
Trizac Heights: cross offering a magnificent 360° panoramic view

Description of the walk

Start at the Town Hall Square.

(S/E) Walk down past the church and turn right into Rue des Tiolets. After about 100 metres, turn left into Rue des Tilleuls. Continue to the D30 Route de Saignes.

(1) Turn right until the next junction.

(2) Turn left towards Vrauzans. Stay on this road until you reach the last houses.

(3) Leave the road and take the path on the right leading to Lieuchy.

(4) At the chapel, take the road that goes downhill and continues along a path leading to the Ruisseau de Varleix.

(5) Head up to the right into the Chauvel forest. At the top of the climb, you’ll reach the road above the hamlet of Chauvel. Do not head towards the houses in Chauvel.

(6) Turn left and follow this road through Lachassagne (chapel) and then Laurichesse. Continue until you reach the track leading to Lacoste.

(7) Turn right towards Lacoste. After the last houses, take the road on the right and you’ll come to a path on the left before the junction with the D678.

(8) Take this small track leading to the village of Leybros.

(9) When you reach the road, turn right, then left to reach Leybros. Continue along the road until you reach a crossroads.

(10) Turn right, then take the small path on the right. At the Fork in the road, continue straight ahead until you reach another crossroads.

(11) Turn left until you reach the next junction, near the cemetery. Continue straight on along the cemetery wall and follow the D678 to the Fork in the road ahead. Turn left onto Rue du Centre, cross the village and head up to the right onto Place de la Mairie (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,166 ft - Town Hall Square - Église Saint-Beauzire (Trizac)
  2. 1 : mi 0.25 - alt. 3,110 ft - End of the road
  3. 2 : mi 0.9 - alt. 3,114 ft - Junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.45 - alt. 2,976 ft - Leaving Vrauzans
  5. 4 : mi 2.37 - alt. 2,900 ft - Lieuchy
  6. 5 : mi 2.8 - alt. 2,638 ft - Varleix (ruisseau) - Affluent du Marilhou
  7. 6 : mi 3.64 - alt. 2,825 ft - Top of the climb
  8. 7 : mi 4.75 - alt. 3,002 ft - Fork in the road towards Lacoste
  9. 8 : mi 5.32 - alt. 2,723 ft - Crossroads
  10. 9 : mi 5.78 - alt. 3,054 ft - Top of the path
  11. 10 : mi 6.06 - alt. 3,156 ft - Junction
  12. 11 : mi 6.6 - alt. 3,150 ft - Path
  13. S/E : mi 7.23 - alt. 3,169 ft - Town Hall Square - Église Saint-Beauzire (Trizac)

Notes

Signpost: The 3 Churches, route no. 5, Yellow.

Worth a visit

Saint-Beauzire Church.

Fountain in the Town Hall Square.

Vrauzans Cross.

12th-century house in Vrauzans.

Lieuchy Chapel.

Lachassagne Chapel.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Mairie Trizac
Mairie Trizac

A huge thank you for your feedback

It’s such a pleasure to hear from you and to know that you enjoyed this walk so much! Your description of the scenery, the paths, the churches, the hamlets and Trizac really warms our hearts.

We’re particularly pleased that the section between Chauvel and Trizac made such an impression on you, as well as the rich heritage and the many little details that make this route so enjoyable. Thank you also for taking the time to point out that the GPS route is reliable and that the paths are passable: this is invaluable information for future walkers.

And above all, a huge thank you for your kind words about the village of Trizac and everyone who works to bring this magnificent area to life and showcase its best features. Your enthusiasm is a wonderful reward and a lovely invitation to discover this walk.

This is exactly what encourages us to keep sharing our trails and our heritage with others.

We look forward to seeing you again on the trails of Trizac for your next hike!

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MARCHERESPIREREVIVRE
MARCHERESPIREREVIVRE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A MAGNIFICENT walk! The scenery is stunning, particularly the stretch from Chauvel to Trizac. Trizac’s main square is charming, and the big advantage is that there’s a mini-market, a bakery, a chemist’s, a maker of pure-butter squares, an excellent butcher’s, two lovely pubs, and so on. There are three churches along the route; those in Lieuchy and Trizac are particularly interesting, and masses are actually held there. Along the way, you can take a break on benches with breathtaking views, whilst crosses and calvaries dot the trail throughout. The GPS route is reliable. The paths are walkable, though walking poles are recommended. A huge well done to the Trizac local council, which has created a truly memorable walk taking in ridge paths with magnificent panoramic views, charming hamlets, forests, streams, moving churches… and, the icing on the cake, offering every possible amenity in Trizac. A walk not to be missed.

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