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Malvalette walks
The Balconies of Malvalette
Visorando Member
6.61 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,063 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Malvalette (Haute-Loire)
This short hike offers many views: Mont Mézenc, Monts du Pilat, and even Mont Blanc when the weather is clear. An orientation table at the highest point allows you to identify the many mountains around you. The circuit is largely open, with passages on dry hillsides. Particularly pleasant in spring and autumn, it is therefore best avoided in hot weather.
The Sainte-Reine Chapel in Aurec-sur-Loire
9.92 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,542 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aurec-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire)
A circular walk starting from Aurec-sur-Loire along the banks of the Loire and the footbridges at “Saut du Chien”, before heading uphill to reach the village of Malvalette via thePR®® “Le Pont d’Angelard”. The route passes through the Chapelle Sainte-Reine on theGR®® de Pays des Gorges de la Loire, which leads back to Aurec via the valley of the Rivoire stream.
Around Saint-Maurice-en-Gourgois
6.97 mi
+843 ft
-850 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-en-Gourgois (Loire)
A short half-day walk along the edge of the Loire Gorges, overlooking Aurec-sur-Loire with sweeping panoramic views, returning via the plateau with views of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, the capital of pétanque.
From Monistrol to Aurec-sur-Loire
9.64 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,325 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bas-en-Basset (Haute-Loire)
A linear walk along the “Chemin de Ter” between Bas-Monistrol and Aurec-sur-Loire stations, following theGR® de Pays des Gorges de la Loire trail – now reclassified asthe GR® 302 – with a few shortcuts.
The return journey by train, which is very short (11 mins), offers the chance to discover a picturesque stretch of the Loire riverbank, such as around Le Chambon-sur-Loire, which was deliberately avoided on the outward journey.
The author followed this route prior to the publication of the walk guide in issue No. 157 of *Balades Randos*.
Rochebaron Castle
5.70 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,293 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bas-en-Basset (Haute-Loire)
Rochebaron Castle is the emblematic site in the Bas-en-Basset and Monistrol-sur-Loire area.
Beautiful views, first over the Loire and, on the return journey, over the Meygal massif.
Circular family-friendly loop around Aboën
3.84 mi
+682 ft
-705 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Aboën (Loire)
Circular route starting from Aboën with very little tarmac and lovely views of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château and the surrounding countryside. Suitable for all, although there are two fairly steep hills to tackle at your own pace.
Séauve-Bénite route
9.06 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,004 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire)
From Paulin, above Monistrol-sur-Loire, let’s set off to explore a former Cistercian abbey on the banks of the Semène, a tributary of the Loire, via a circular route combining twoPR®® trails: the Dames de la Séauve-Bénite and the Route de l’Ecureuil, developed by the Loire-Semène Tourist Office. The stretch of the Semène around the former abbey offers an attractive spot to stop off halfway along the route, with its picnic area, children’s play area and landscaped riverbanks.
Small waterfall trail in Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
Local authority5.39 mi
+587 ft
-597 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-La-Valmitte, this hiking trail offers a comprehensive tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stone buildings, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
Tour of the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
16.46 mi
+2,812 ft
-2,835 ft
10h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte, this walking trail offers a complete tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stones, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
Megalith circuit in Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
5.48 mi
+318 ft
-348 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-La-Valmitte, this hiking trail offers a comprehensive tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stones, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
Poix circuit in Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
7.36 mi
+515 ft
-522 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-La-Valmitte, this walking route offers a comprehensive tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stone buildings, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
Aigue-Blanche circuit in Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
13.85 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,650 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue-Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte, this hiking trail offers a comprehensive tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stone buildings, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
The Pierres circuit
8.36 mi
+899 ft
-922 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
This is a very wooded route, reflecting the commune of Saint-Hilaire, which has more than 1,000 hectares of forest. From pine forests to beech woods, you will come across some curious rocks, such as the Pierre-Siège de Saint-Martin, reminiscent of a Druidic site. On the way back, stop at the village church, which houses a statue of Saint Hilaire under its porch.
Pertuiset Circular - Grangent Dam
14.44 mi
+2,615 ft
-2,638 ft
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Unieux (Loire)
Located on the outskirts of Saint-Étienne, on the border between the Loire and Haute-Loire departments, the Loire Gorges, a 4,000-hectare nature reserve, charms visitors with its peaceful wooded landscapes, remarkable flora and fauna, rocky outcrops, beautiful Lake Grangent, medieval castles and traditional villages.
The Séauve-sur-Semène Water Trail
3.16 mi
+174 ft
-203 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from La Séauve-sur-Semène (Haute-Loire)
To mark World Water Day on 22 March, we suggest walking along the River Semène for half the route. You’ll notice a trout ladder along the way, allowing the fish to swim upstream to spawn at their birthplace. In Mathevard, on the site of a former weaving mill, you can also see a Napoleonic sundial with its decimal scale (a rare feature).
Water walk from La Séauve-sur-Semène, south-east loop
6.06 mi
+974 ft
-971 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Séauve-sur-Semène (Haute-Loire)
A short circular walk from La Séauve-sur-Semène, following the Semène river, with a return journey partly through the countryside and partly through ancient forest.
