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Mariol walks
Circular route around the village of Mariol
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12.65 mi
+1,867 ft
-1,864 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Mariol (Allier)
A lovely walk starting from Mariol, which follows the valley of the Darot stream, passes near Arronnes and Le Sichon, then returns to the ridges and ends with a beautiful panoramic view, with the Allier valley in the foreground and the Chaîne des Puys in the background.
Via the Bois Brun
5.30 mi
+344 ft
-377 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Priest-Bramefant (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through the hills above Saint-Priest-Bramefant in the Bois Brun, ideal in fine weather with some lovely views on the way back. The woods are private property; you must stay on the authorised paths.
The Gourcet and Sichon valleys
9.79 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,247 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Busset (Allier)
Hike not far from Vichy in the rolling countryside bordering the Sichon Valley, in the foothills of the Livradois-Forez Massif.
In the heart of the Bois des Gris in Chateldon
3.89 mi
+653 ft
-643 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Châteldon (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant circular loop through the woods, lost in the middle of nowhere. Dogs can be walked off-lead. Just take care at the start and finish. A bit of a climb but also suitable for cycling. Apart from the walk back to the starting point, there are absolutely no roads to cross on the walk.
Les Bois Noirs on the heights of Châteldon
6.87 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Châteldon (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike in the northern foothills of Livradois, known as the Bois Noirs, starting from Châteldon, a village with some beautiful medieval houses.
From Vauziron to La Chasserelle
5.17 mi
+896 ft
-896 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Châteldon (Puy-de-Dôme)
After a bit of effort due to the initial climb, you’ll be rewarded with magnificent panoramic views of the Bois Noirs and the Chaîne des Puys.
Left bank of the Allier in the Saint-Priest-Bramefant plain
5.93 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A very pleasant walk to do alone or with the family. If you enjoy observing nature and listening to its calm, you will be in your element. You will walk at varying distances from the course of the River Allier and its former meander, skirting a magnificent stretch of water with a variety of flora and fauna. Part of the route runs through cultivated land. There is no tarmac except for a few metres at the finish.
Le Gourcet stream route
8.09 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A very pleasant route in all seasons. You’ll walk through wooded sections at the bottom of the valley, accompanied by the babbling of the stream, as well as open sections offering views of the Monts Dômes to the west and the Montagne Bourbonnaise to the east.The sections near the monument to the 11 Martyrs of La Goutte Grandval and Busset Castle lend this route a historical charm.
André Monnot Trail and Vichy parks
7.74 mi
+33 ft
-98 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A hike dedicated to water. Flowing water, Ruisseau des Andraux, Allier. Water to drink, Saint-Yorre bottling plant, Source des Célestins. Water with healing properties, Hall des Sources and Grand Établissement Thermal de Vichy. And, depending on the weather, perhaps water falling from the sky?This hike can also be done as a round trip, difficulty: difficult (24 km).
Coupe-Gorge and Fonds de Fer route
6.05 mi
+843 ft
-823 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yorre (Allier)
A lovely walk for those who enjoy combining walking with nature observation. Starting from Saint-Yorre, walk through the pleasant undergrowth following the course of the Andraux stream, then around the Coupe-Gorge and Fonts de Fer stream basins. Open views over the Monts Dômes, the Vichy plain and the Vernet hill.
The Étang des Grands Graviers and Puy-Guillaume
4.05 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Puy-Guillaume (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short walk through Puy-Guillaume, offering a chance to discover the town and its proximity to the sediment-laden rivers that enabled it to flourish through the establishment of its glassworks.
Circular Vieux Saint-Sylvestre - Saint-Priest-Bramefant
7.72 mi
+436 ft
-453 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant circular starting from Vieux Saint-Sylvestre, heading to Saint-Priest-Bramefant through the Bois Brun forest and back. Very little tarmac and beautiful scenery on a clear day. An easy hike.
Around Molles
5.99 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Molles (Allier)
Hike route starting from Molles, a village at the foot of the Bourbonnais mountains, 17km east of Vichy.
Saint-Victor-Montvianeix – Arconsat
Association / Club / Walk leader
11.87 mi
+2,172 ft
-1,909 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-Montvianeix (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage4 of the circular mid-mountain loop linking the Monts de la Madeleine, Bois Noirs and the northern Livradois – picturesque hilltop villages nestled in deep gorges carved out by rivers, from the beautiful Muratte Dam to the village of Arconsat: explore the wooded and unspoilt countryside on the Auvergne side of the Puy de Montoncel. This stage very often follows the routes of the Espace VTT Bois Noirs, guaranteeing that you’ll find open, signposted trails.
The Jolan route
5.36 mi
+531 ft
-558 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Nizerolles (Allier)
This hike starts in Nizerolles, a small village at the foot of the Monts de la Madeleine. It takes you across the River Jolan three times and partly follows the Tacot de la Montagne Bourbonnaise platform, the former departmental railway line that linked Vichy and Laprugne until 1949.
The Queen of the Waters
4.71 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Vichy (Allier)
I suggest a short urban hike to discover Vichy, nicknamed "the Queen of Waters". This circuit takes you through the emblematic streets of Napoleon III's beloved city, lined with beautiful houses of eclectic architecture, as well as the shopping streets of the modern city and the parks along the Allier River. You can quench your thirst at the famous Source des Célestins.
The Creuziers hillsides
9.29 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,194 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Creuzier-le-Vieux (Allier)
A circular route offering beautiful panoramic views from the Creuzier plateau: the Val-d’Allier, Vichy and the Chaîne des Puys.
The Maquisards’ Wood in Châtel-Montagne
7.36 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,312 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Châtel-Montagne (Allier)
A walk offering varied scenery and beautiful panoramic views, starting from the Darots car park. And as a bonus for the children, there are plenty of farm animals along the route!
The Puy de Montoncel from La Lizolle
4.45 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,401 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Palladuc (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Giant of the Bois Noirs, whose summit is often shrouded in clouds or mist, can be approached from Lavoine or Saint-Priest-la-Prugne. For this walk, we chose to approach it via Palladuc. It is a fairly strenuous walk, but one that guarantees peace and quiet, wide open spaces and sweeping views over this part of the beautiful Auvergne region.
Le Puy de Montoncel
7.50 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Palladuc (Puy-de-Dôme)
For much of this route, it is clear why we are walking through the Bois Noirs, as the light sometimes struggles to penetrate the foliage. In other places, however, tree felling has opened up the view, and the number of logs stacked along the paths is impressive.
Route from Châteauroux to Isserpent
5.22 mi
+587 ft
-600 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Isserpent (Allier)
Route starting from Isserpent, a small village at the foot of the Bourbonnais mountains, 15 km east of Vichy.
An easy hike through the Bourbonnais countryside.
The castles of Espinasse-Vozelle
3.90 mi
+135 ft
-112 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Espinasse-Vozelle (Allier)
A circular route starting from the stadium, passing by the church (11th–19th centuries) with its flat bell tower, the Vieux Château, which served as the residence of Madame de la Fayette, a native of Espinasse-Vozelle, and the Château de “La Chaise”. These remarkable buildings are not open to the public.
The Château du Rozet
2.96 mi
+217 ft
-236 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Vendat (Allier)
A short route that takes you (depending on the season and vegetation) around the front and back of the Château du Rozet, a chalet built in the aftermath of the 1870 war. It is currently used as a guesthouse.
