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Miremont (Puy-de-Dôme) walks
The Sioulet Gorges
Tourist office
4.49 mi
+387 ft
-390 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pontaumur (Puy-de-Dôme)
Leaving the village of Pontaumur, you will discover the Sioulet, a tributary of the Sioule and a paradise for trout fishermen. The wild gorges will delight lovers of unspoilt nature.
Pont du Bouchet
5.86 mi
+955 ft
-968 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Miremont (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Between steep-sided valleys, unspoilt wilderness and wooded slopes, the Sioule has become a lake thanks to the Fades-Besserve dam. It accompanies us throughout the route with beautiful views of the Sioulet valley and the Combrailles.
Les Eaux Minérales in Saint-Priest-des-Champs
Visorando Member
3.11 mi
+407 ft
-436 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Priest-des-Champs (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant, short, shaded walk, mainly through woodland, with a point of interest to discover: the site known as Eaux Minérales (a source of iron-rich water, not commercially exploited but showcased).
No major difficulty; just a slight elevation gain, with a fairly steep slope at the end of the route.
A particularly refreshing walk in summer as it is largely under the cover of trees.
Chartreuse State Forest
9.87 mi
+938 ft
-938 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montfermy (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is a lovely walk through the Sioule Valley, remarkable for its scenery and the diversity of its natural habitats. You’ll enjoy the beautiful Montfermy waterfall and the unobstructed views of the volcanoes of the Chaîne des Puys.
La Chartreuse Port-Sainte-Marie
4.13 mi
+627 ft
-623 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Ancizes-Comps (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route will take you to the ruins of the Chartreuse du Port-Sainte-Marie, founded in 1219, passing by the banks of the Sioule and its meanders.
The Gour Saillant waterfall
2.07 mi
+433 ft
-440 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Priest-des-Champs (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short round trip to enjoy the beautiful Gour Saillant waterfall.
The Chemin Fais'Art
4.11 mi
+459 ft
-459 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chapdes-Beaufort (Puy-de-Dôme)
Since 1992, this pleasant walk has invited visitors to stroll among Gilles Perez's monumental contemporary lava stone sculptures, which blend in with the landscape and nature. Additional sculptures have been added over the years.
Besserve and Sioule
6.10 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sauret-Besserve (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the charming village of Sauret-Besserve, the route descends to the banks of the Sioule and the pretty Cascade des Trois Cuves waterfall. This walk offers numerous breathtaking views of the valley and ends on the wild plateaus of the Combrailles.
Walk around the Étang Neuf and its footbridges
2.18 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Montel-de-Gelat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Set off to explore L’Étang Neuf and its footbridges in a magnificent setting!
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.
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.
Hamlets in the northern Ursinian countryside
9.84 mi
+722 ft
-735 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route starting from Saint-Ours, through the hamlets of the Saint-Ours countryside between Combrailles and the Chaîne des Puys, featuring a pleasant section through the forest and a visit to an old pozzolan quarry.
La Vergnade circuit from Courdemanges (yellow markings)
Local authority7.67 mi
+617 ft
-633 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
Starting from Courdemanges, this is a magnificent, well-maintained walk through woodland. Note the recent restoration of an old weighbridge, magnificent views and the imposing Croix Tontus in the village of Courdemanges.
Drouille woods circuit from Courdemanges (yellow markings)
3.65 mi
+246 ft
-230 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
Stroll through the Drouille Forest along small paths. Enjoy the magnificent undergrowth and admire several crosses along the way, including the imposing stone cross of Courdemanges.
The Sioule Gorges
11.48 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
In a sumptuous setting, dominated on one side by the imposing Château de Chouvigny and on the other by the ghostly Château Rocher, you will discover a route that is well worth a detour for its fishing and tourist attractions.
Green markings
The Huit Croix (eight crosses)
7.31 mi
+850 ft
-856 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vergheas (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike between rivers and woodland hills, in the Combrailles region.
The Four Crosses Route in Vergheas
3.61 mi
+400 ft
-371 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Vergheas (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike in the Combrailles, amongst valleys and hills – on foot, by bike or on horseback – come and explore this green haven.
The Mills Route in Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne
6.69 mi
+614 ft
-607 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A magnificent route that will take you to the banks of the Chalamont, passing by Neuvialle Castle.
Route of the two ponds in Saint-Gervais d'Auvergne
5.77 mi
+348 ft
-364 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant route allowing you to discover the Moulin de l’Arche and the Étang du Masmont, before finishing the walk with the relaxing circular loop around Étang Philippe.
⚠️ Between (4) and (5): herd of goats and mountain dogs in a fenced enclosure. Keep pets securely on a lead and avoid any sudden movements.
Stream, marsh and village of Mazaye, via Rey de Saint-Pierre
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.
Arle Circuit (blue markings)
5.96 mi
+551 ft
-541 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
A beautiful hike at the gateway to Auvergne, discovering the small heritage sites and landscapes of Creuse. Discover the flora and fauna of our countryside and stop at pretty viewpoints.
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).
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.