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Massiac walks
The Oudeyre hut
Visorando Member
3.79 mi
+860 ft
-860 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Massiac (Cantal)
My favourite walk in Massiac. Starting from the centre of Massiac, this route allows you, after 400 m, to walk through countryside with no roads, no houses and no fences. On the ascent, it follows the old royal, then imperial, road from Paris to Perpignan as far as the Baraque d’Oudeyre, a ruined former coaching inn. On the descent, it returns along the ridge through heathland and woods of pine and oak trees.
The area around Massiac via the high plateaus
8.18 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,250 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Massiac (Cantal)
Visit the town of Massiac and the surrounding high plateaus
Chalet - Montgon
6.95 mi
+866 ft
-889 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Massiac (Cantal)
To the north-east of the Cantal volcano, Massiac lies in a small basin formed by the Alagnon and its two tributaries: the Alagnonette and the Arcueil. From the top of the Plateau de Chalet, a basalt plateau, one of many left by volcanic flows in the landscape, there is a beautiful view over the valley.
Between Brivadois and the Massiac region, starting from Lubihac.
6.86 mi
+692 ft
-709 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lubilhac (Haute-Loire)
The first slate-roofed houses, large pastures and isolated farms herald the end of the Brivadois forests and the beginning of the Cézallier summer pastures.
The sparkling spring of Bois du Four
3.52 mi
+751 ft
-741 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Blesle (Haute-Loire)
In search of the spring in the forest, this is a short but challenging hike that starts by following the Sianne valley and continues towards the hamlet of Chantejail through the woods that cover the ridges of the Pic du Chambon.
Château d'Aurouze and Palhàs de Molompize
3.68 mi
+883 ft
-853 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Molompize (Cantal)
This walk takes in two iconic sites in the Alagnon Valley: the ruined Château d'Aurouze and its beautiful view over the valley, followed by the vineyard terraces (known in our valley as "Palhàs") of Molompize.
Around Suc du Mirial
4.37 mi
+394 ft
-400 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-Laurent (Cantal)
This walk, on small roads and paths between Cantal and Haute Loire, takes you through five villages and farms and offers superb views of the Livradois to the east and, above all, the Monts d'Auvergne (Cantal, Cézallier, Sancy and even Puy de Dôme) to the west from La Fage.
La Ferme du Bos
4.69 mi
+860 ft
-860 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Blesle (Haute-Loire)
This walk begins in the woods along a stream, leading to a former 17th-century fortified castle that has now been converted into a farm. You’ll discover magnificent views over the valleys surrounding the charming village of Blesle.
The Orgues de Chadecol
5.73 mi
+748 ft
-755 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Blesle (Haute-Loire)
A hike to discover the site of Chadecol, inhabited 10,000 years ago by the first farmers and herders.
A walk to admire the basalt columns of Chadecol, the Allagnon valley and the village of Blesle.
The Vernassal Stream
5.96 mi
+554 ft
-561 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Léotoing (Haute-Loire)
This pleasant route, partly through woodland along the stream or across farmland, offers views of Torsiac Castle in the foreground and then Léotoing Castle.
In the background lies the Alagnon valley.
The castles in Lorlanges
6.01 mi
+568 ft
-597 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lorlanges (Haute-Loire)
A walk through farmland and forests, along a stream, with views of the châteaux of Védrines, Vernassal and Léotoing.
Lorlanges, paths and castles
Association / Club / Walk leader6.20 mi
+545 ft
-571 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Lorlanges (Haute-Loire)
A lovely walk along good paths, offering a close-up view of the castles of Védrines and Vernassal, and a distant view of Léotoing Castle.
This is a variation on the “castles walk” (Respirando No. 497 and Visorando No. 1363868), which takes you closer to Védrines Castle and offers an extended view of Léotoing Castle at the start of the route.
The Serre Cross
2.35 mi
+449 ft
-446 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Léotoing (Haute-Loire)
This route allows you to admire the village of Léotoing and the ruins of its castle, and to discover the Alagnon valley, the Cézaliers mountains and the castle of Torsiac.
Chambezon - Le Caure
4.37 mi
+909 ft
-909 ft
2h 50
Difficult
Departure from Chambezon (Haute-Loire)
A physically demanding route halfway down the descent into the valley, offering magnificent views of the Alagnon Valley and Léotoing Castle.
The Tour de Besse and the old Bave sawmill
5.67 mi
+886 ft
-906 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Anzat-le-Luguet (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular walk that ascends and descends along both banks of the Bave stream. The route passes by the foot of a 15th-century tower and offers views of the remains of an old sawmill. Beautiful panoramic views of the Cézallier await.
Route designed and suggested by Chamina.
The Lempdes Hills
5.22 mi
+584 ft
-574 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lempdes-sur-Allagnon (Haute-Loire)
Landscapes on the edge of the Lembron valley and at the start of the Allagnon Gorges, a landscape of plateaus and plains in the Limagne region, punctuated by the villages of Lempdes and Moriat.
From Vergongheon to the Allier via Rilhac
6.09 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Vergongheon (Haute-Loire)
Vergongheon is situated on a plateau overlooking the Allier valley. This is why fortified houses, topped with towers, were built in the villages of Rilhac and Lubières, enabling the monitoring of traffic in the valley. The remains of these structures can be seen in Rilhac and Lubières.
Luguet signpost
11.32 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,542 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Anzat-le-Luguet (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Signal du Luguet is the highest point of the Cézallier. This hike along wide tracks, the only difficulty being the distance, takes you around the peak and up to the summit. But as for the view from the top, forget it, as it’s covered in trees! You can nevertheless enjoy the scenery by skirting the summit and taking in a 360° panorama, from the Puy de Dôme to the Monts du Cantal.
Mid-altitude landscapes starting from Apchat
6.42 mi
+699 ft
-709 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Ardes (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk across the plateaus between Lembron and Cézalier offers the chance to explore the mid-altitude landscapes around the villages of Ardes-sur-Couze, Bord and Apchat.
Plum Picking around Auzon
5.73 mi
+935 ft
-909 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Auzon (Haute-Loire)
On this walk, you will discover both the landscapes of the volcanic mountains of western Auvergne and the small hamlets that bring life to these somewhat deserted areas.
The Val d’Allier in Auzon
4.77 mi
+591 ft
-571 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Auzon (Haute-Loire)
A walk to discover Auzon’s industrial past and its present-day agricultural and forestry resources.
Watermills and dovecotes in Auzon
4.18 mi
+719 ft
-702 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Auzon (Haute-Loire)
A walk that allows you to discover the mills and dovecotes near Auzon, admire the forests of holm oaks and conifers, and experience the transition between the landscapes of the Cé Valley and those of the mining basin!