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Medeyrolles walks
From Beurières to Montravel
Visorando Member
12.07 mi
+1,742 ft
-1,742 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Beurières (Puy-de-Dôme)
It offers a magnificent view over the Dore Valley from the Montravel site on the eastern slope of the Forez.
Between Dore and Dolore
7.29 mi
+689 ft
-676 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Arlanc (Puy-de-Dôme)
Heading upstream along the River Dolore, you’ll reach a viewpoint overlooking the Forez Mountains and the town of Arlanc.
Issandolanges and the Clavelier Tower via the Chalas Dam
13.48 mi
+2,523 ft
-2,500 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Arlanc (Puy-de-Dôme)
Following the course of the Dolore and then the Dore, this walk takes you past various historic sites around Arlanc: the Chalas dam, the abandoned village of Issandolanges and the ruins of the Clavelier Tower.
The medieval bridge of Masselèbre
2.01 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Marsac-en-Livradois (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the days of courtly love,A bridge embraced the beloved Dore with its arches.But the carefree beauty abandoned her bed.The inconsolable, built of heavy stones,frozen in the green grass, reaches out to the liberated beauty,To the lively and joyful waters, shimmering,So close and yet so inaccessible.
Walk in Viverols
0.57 mi
+108 ft
-115 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Viverols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A mini-hike to discover a pretty village and the remains of its castle, beautiful houses and pretty street signs.
Walk around Viverols and its ruined fortress
5.50 mi
+666 ft
-656 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Viverols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk, perhaps with the family, to discover the remains of the Viverols fortress and, in April, to marvel at the meadows covered with daffodils.
In the Livradois hills in Saint-Just
5.94 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,207 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike full of ups and downs, over hills and through valleys, alongside the Tonvic, Baffie and Cros streams.
The volcanic crater of Montpeloux
4.68 mi
+554 ft
-541 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saillant (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful trail with, halfway through the hike, the discovery of the Montpeloux volcanic crater and its many informative panels (geology, history of the volcano, fauna, flora, etc.), an undeniable bonus for curious children!
Le Creux de l’Oulette and the Montpeloux rock formations
8.18 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,237 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saillant (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular walk takes in two sites not to be missed if you’re in the area: the Creux de l’Oulette and its waterfall, and the Volcan de Montpeloux, a former basalt quarry converted into an open-air geological museum. Towards the end of the walk, the route follows a lovely path along the River Ance.
Écho at the Étang du Breuil in La Chaise-Dieu
Tourism professional
0.54 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from La Chaise-Dieu (Haute-Loire)
Enjoy a short walk around the Étang du Breuil to discover the artwork “Les racines du ciel” by the artist Fiona Paterson, installed as part of the “Écho, Street & Land Art en Velay” project.
Loop east of Usson-en-Forez
4.16 mi
+430 ft
-413 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Usson-en-Forez (Loire)
An easy hike that shortens the PR®4 (yellow markings) and offers shaded trails rising above Usson en Forez. It is not particularly difficult and offers beautiful shaded sections. The climbs are not particularly difficult and are mostly in the woods. The few sections on roads are in areas with little traffic
All around La Chaise Dieu or Casa Dei
6.53 mi
+722 ft
-722 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chaise-Dieu (Haute-Loire)
In the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Park, a beautiful walk from hamlet to hamlet, through forests and fields, and an opportunity to discover or rediscover La Chaise-Dieu and its rich heritage.
Discovering the heritage around Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon
7.49 mi
+509 ft
-479 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon (Haute-Loire)
A walk offering the chance to discover the rich heritage of this small medieval village and explore the surrounding paths.
The Bourianne lava flow
3.71 mi
+653 ft
-653 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-d'Ance (Haute-Loire)
The Bourianne lava flow is the result of an interesting geological phenomenon. Halfway through this hike, walkers will discover an imposing scree slope of basalt columns at their feet and, in the distance, the Forez Massif.
Col des Pradeaux – Col des Supeyres
6.88 mi
+1,020 ft
-440 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grandrif (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is stage 1 of a mini-trek that can be completed in two days, linking two iconic passes in the Forez region. From the Col des Pradeaux, you’ll make your way to the Col des Supeyres. During this walk, you’ll be able to admire the Pradeaux Dam, the Hautes Chaumes and the iconic shepherd's huts.
Lac des Pradeaux via The Shepherd's Hut at La Fayolle
7.34 mi
+551 ft
-531 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Grandrif (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is a beautiful hike that is accessible due to its low elevation gain. You will set off to explore the Livradois-Forez plateaus on passable paths with plenty of shaded sections.
From the Coulée de la Bourianne to Saint-Julien-d’Ance
2.33 mi
+636 ft
-640 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-d'Ance (Haute-Loire)
This walk offers the chance to discover the natural and historical heritage around the village of Saint-Julien-d’Ance, particularly the Coulée de la Bourianne.This walk was organised as part of the ECHO project, which ended on 1 October 2023. It can still be undertaken to explore the local heritage.
Walk along the Chemin de César in Chomélix
6.47 mi
+315 ft
-331 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chomelix (Haute-Loire)
Easy walk on small roads and gravel paths, through the meadows and woods around Chomélix.
Circular route to the south-west of Connangles via Pissis and Intranges
5.83 mi
+709 ft
-682 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Connangles (Haute-Loire)
The route passes through beautiful, shaded forest tracks and crosses seven villages surrounded by areas dedicated to livestock farming. The route is dotted with remarkable trees and magnificent high forests. The thick-walled houses, built of granite, are a reminder of the harsh climate of the Cassadean plateau.
Discover Ambert
3.65 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ambert (Puy-de-Dôme)
A discovery walk through the birthplace of Emmanuel Chabrier, which still has a few half-timbered houses in its historic centre and some beautiful residences along its avenues. Green spaces are not forgotten, with a visit to the Jardin Chabrier, a short walk along the Ruisseau de Valeyre, and an encounter with the Dore.
The Reyrolles circular route
4.22 mi
+554 ft
-545 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Connangles (Haute-Loire)
Near La Chaise-Dieu, amongst woodland, forest tracks, scenic countryside and typical hamlets, this short circular route crosses the Fourniau Forest, starting from Reyrolles and passing through Montestudier, Le Mas and Monthiol.
Chalencon, a feudal village in the heart of the Ance valley
6.95 mi
+1,611 ft
-1,631 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Chalencon (Haute-Loire)
A circular route allowing you to explore the feudal castle of Chalencon (Barony of Chalencon), perched on its promontory, nestled in the Ance valley, at the heart of a 25-hectare protected siteAt its foot lies the feudal village, and spanning the River Ance are two bridges: the Pont du Diable, with its two arches—one of which is 15 metres high—certainly dating from the 12th century, and the 15th-century Bounery Bridge.