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Mazaye walks
Stream, marsh and village of Mazaye, via Rey de Saint-Pierre
Visorando Member
5.71 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Mazaye (Puy-de-Dôme)
Circular loop starting from the village of Mazaye Basse, passing by the Rey de Saint-Pierre, a basalt promontory overlooking the Sioule valley and offering a beautiful panorama of the Sancy Massif and the Chaîne des Puys, then crossing the Marais de Mazaye, a Sensitive Natural Area, via a path built on stilts.
The Hill and Marshes of Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel
Tourist office
3.29 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel (Puy-de-Dôme)
This Sensitive Natural Area features a variety of habitats. A 50-metre difference in altitude separates the granite hill of Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel from the marsh.
You’ll be able to discover unrivalled flora and fauna.
Take the time to observe and learn more from the information boards along the trail.
From the Marais de Paloux to the solidified lava flow of Tournebize
4.60 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel (Puy-de-Dôme)
A lovely walk offering the chance to explore the superb Marais de Paloux, a designated Sensitive Natural Area, and leading to the chaotic solidified lava flow of Tournebize, formed from the lava of the Puy de Côme.
The solidified lava flow of Tournebise
2.25 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel (Puy-de-Dôme)
A breathtakingly beautiful walk through the mysterious world of solidified lava flows, with their chaotic piles of slag, mosses and lichens. Here you’ll discover the remains of a mysterious medieval settlement, the Camp des Chazaloux.
Olby lime tree, Château d'Allagnat, springs and fountains
8.11 mi
+692 ft
-676 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk mainly along small roads (very quiet) and paths to discover the small-scale heritage linked to water in a few hamlets and villages on the Plateau des Dômes, which are also rich in traditional houses, often beautifully restored. Along the way, you’ll also discover a Sully lime tree and a Troubadour-style castle (which is best seen in winter).
The Ceyssat tanks via the solidified lava flow of Côme
8.74 mi
+761 ft
-732 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hike takes place mainly in the woods that cover the cheire, or solidified lava flow, of the Puy de Côme. In addition to the Bacs de Ceyssat, you will discover many other drinking troughs, fountains and wash houses in the village. There are a few views of the Puy de Dôme and Puy de Côme.
White water walk in Ceyssat
1.25 mi
+85 ft
-82 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the village of Ceysat, there are numerous hydraulic structures: ponds, fountains, drinking troughs, wash houses, all made of Volvic stone, and even a mineral water spring!
Solidified lava flow of Côme from Ceyssat
10.93 mi
+869 ft
-863 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hike takes place mainly in the forest that covers the solidified lava flow of Puy de Côme, but there are some beautiful views on the outskirts of Ceyssat. In the village of Ceyssat, discover the Foker Spring and a rich heritage of water-related buildings: fountains, drinking troughs and wash houses.
The Montmeyre and Ceyssat ferries
6.42 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Short hike to discover the bacs, which are drinking troughs built on the solidified lava flow of Côme for the sheep that were once raised on these summer pastures. The Bacs de Montmeyre were also a favourite site for the Ardents, Resistance fighters from the Chaîne des Puys. A sign tells their story and a memorial stone has been erected in their memory. The route crosses countryside and forest and allows you to discover the small heritage linked to water in the village of Ceyssat.
The solidified lava flow at Pontgibaud
4.51 mi
+384 ft
-381 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pontgibaud (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Pontgibaud and the beautiful medieval architecture of Château Dauphin, you will travel through the mysterious landscapes of the Cheire de Pontgibaud, one of the most beautiful lava flows in the Chaîne des Puys.
The Olby lime tree and the Glavin bridge
10.05 mi
+673 ft
-699 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Olby (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Olby, this circular route takes you past the village’s superb lime tree – known as the ‘Sully lime’ – and crosses the small ‘Romanesque’ bridge at Glavin, before heading up to the heights of the Étang du Fung and its marshland, through which the Ruisseau de Ceyssat flows. Traditional architecture can be seen in the villages and hamlets along the route. Unobstructed views of the Chaîne des Puys for much of the route.
The domes loop - Southern section
15.94 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,686 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The southern loop, to be covered on the first day, is easy going except for its length, which is nearly 27 km.
This route passes through numerous hills, beautiful forests and the lovely countryside surrounding the hills. Be careful not to get your feet caught in the strings!
The two-day dome loop
33.14 mi
+4,088 ft
-4,085 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A two-day loop hike with accommodation in a camper van in Allagnat.
The loop of domes - Northern section
17.19 mi
+2,395 ft
-2,392 ft
10h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
After a moderate day's hiking, you are now in the most demanding part of the loop of domes, with magnificent views of the Puy de Côme, the Grand Knoll, the Petit Knoll and the Puy de Dôme. You will pass through beautiful forests of beech, conifer and hazel trees, a feast for the eyes!
In the Saint-Ours area from Beauloup
6.31 mi
+404 ft
-427 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short hike allowing you to discover many examples of well-preserved built heritage in the hamlets: fountains, wash houses, crosses, and the Louchadière water catchment, passing through woods and meadows.