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Monistrol-d'Allier walks
A stretch of the pilgrims' route in Monistrol
Visorando Member
12.11 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,215 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This long circular loop offers two very different atmospheres. The first part is spent in the company of pilgrims on the Way of St James, often in groups, some more talkative than others, passing through hamlets marked by this pilgrimage (crosses, statues). In the second part, you will be alone in the world in the vast expanses of the plateau overlooking the Allier valley.The Visorando app is useful on certain sections.
Chapelle Saint-Étienne from Monistrol-d'Allier
6.33 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,089 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
Circular route on the heights of the Allier, around Monistrol, to discover a chapel overlooking the valley. See the variation in the Practical Information section for a round trip to Château de la Beaume.
According to one review, it seems thatthe Visorando app is necessary to follow the route properly.
The Treuil cave
3.74 mi
+892 ft
-873 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Privat-d'Allier, a large mountain village at an altitude of 870 metres, follow this route to discover the imposing Treuil cave, with the added bonus of beautiful views of the Allier Gorges.
Lac de l'Oeuf
6.46 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
From the village of Saint-Privat d'Allier, walk along the Saint-Jacques path to Lac de l'Oeuf, an ancient crater filled with a bog. On the way back, the descent to Dallas and Le Villard will give you distant views of the surrounding area.
Saint-Didier
6.65 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A walk to discover the village of Saint-Didier-d'Allier from above. A beautiful descent from Chier to Saint-Didier overlooking the Allier valley, the Rouchoux Gorges and the castle of Saint-Didier.The return to Saint-Privat d'Allier is partly along the road, but it is narrow and very beautiful.
The chapel and tower of Rochegude
4.79 mi
+938 ft
-961 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This easy hike takes you along theGR® 65 (the famous Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle trail) to discover the chapel and keep of Rochegude, which dominate the Allier valley. Then a beautiful descent through a forest will take you to Pratclaux for a return to the village of Saint-Privat.
Around Saint-Privat-d'Allier
7.02 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This is a very pleasant walk to enjoy with family or friends. It passes through numerous small hamlets while winding its way along the national road.
Saint-Privat-d'Allier - Saugues
12.76 mi
+2,313 ft
-2,175 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This seventeenth "mountain" stage with significant elevation gain takes you to the village of Monistrol-d'Allier and the troglodyte chapel of La Madeleine, which are must-see sights before arriving in Saugues.
Circular walk of the castles and fortified towns of Alleyras
12.92 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,543 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Alleyras (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Pont d’Alleyras station, a crossing point over the Allier for over 2,000 years, the Vabres plain has always been dotted with numerous castles and watchtowers to control the passage of travellers. This route follows one of the two Roman roads designed to link Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine, with Lyon, the capital of Gaul, passing through the southern part of the Massif Central towards Rodez and Cahors. In the Middle Ages, the River Allier formed the boundary between the Velay and the Gévaudan regions.
Stroll around Saint-Jean-Lachalm
0.98 mi
+112 ft
-108 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-Lachalm (Haute-Loire)
A short hike to discover this village in the Devès region, a Cluniac site.
La Durande
8.51 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Vernet (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Le Vernet, this walk offers beautiful panoramic views of the Devès at the summit of La Durande.
The crosses with balls in Charraix
9.40 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,126 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Prades (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful themed hike in the hills above the Allier valley. Charraix is a pretty village with a rich architectural heritage in addition to its famous crosses with balls. There are some beautiful views along several sections of this route.Visorando app recommended between (9) and (10)
Saugues - Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole
21.43 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,962 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saugues (Haute-Loire)
During this 18th stage of the Way of St James, you’ll traverse a wild, poetic and challenging landscape as you cross the Margeride and Gévaudan plateaus. You’ll spot rocky outcrops scattered here and there at the whim of chance and time, promising a surprising journey where it’s lovely to reconnect.
Le Monteil and Légal from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes
Association / Club / Walk leader3.65 mi
+843 ft
-843 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes (Haute-Loire)
A very beautiful walk. The route offers stunning views over the Allier valley from the Chemin de Darne, as well as from the waterfall right up to the finish.
Lac du Bouchet via Cayres
11.88 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,316 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Lachalm (Haute-Loire)
Starting with a short circular route in the Devès, near Cayres, a visit to Lac du Bouchet, well known to volcanology enthusiasts, is a must.
Ancient Roman road and the Devès Plateau
7.18 mi
+479 ft
-509 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ouides (Haute-Loire)
A hike with completely unobstructed views, at an altitude of 1,200 m, offering a beautiful view of the Margeride plateaus, via the old track running alongside the Forêt du Devès. Return via the hamlets and farm tracks of the plateau.
Circular route via Le Vernet and the Limagne Marshes from Saint-Jean-de-Nay
10.03 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,037 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Nay (Haute-Loire)
Through plains and woodland, this easy route offers stunning panoramic views from the plateau towards the Massif du Mezenc to the east, then over the Gorges de l’Allier to the west after La Durande. The route runs alongside the Marais de Limagne, a protected area of peat bogs.
The path around Lac du Bouchet
1.62 mi
+13 ft
-16 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Cayres (Haute-Loire)
An ideal place for a walk, Lac du Bouchet is reminiscent of a Canadian lake. A real gem in its forest setting, this circular lake of volcanic origin occupies the site of an ancient crater.
The suggested route allows you to walk around it. It is a very easy walk that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Abbeys of Pébrac and Chanteuges
12.43 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Arcons-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful long loop, rich in scenery and built heritage, on the heights of the Allier.
Durande viewpoint and Siaugues Saint-Romain castle
10.51 mi
+2,431 ft
-2,405 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Siaugues-Sainte-Marie (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the village of Siaugues Sainte-Marie, climb towards the Durande orientation point via smooth forest tracks, then enjoy a fun descent to the castle hidden in the forest, and finally return to the village.
Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas - Pradelles
12.89 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,237 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas (Haute-Loire)
This route is the third stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This is undoubtedly the easiest stage of the tour. The route follows the GR®70 (follow the well-known GR® markings). Please note the route may have been slightly modified from what is shown on the map, in particular to avoid a few short stretches of busy road.
The Chemin des Sources in Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaison
5.93 mi
+246 ft
-243 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaison (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the pretty little village of Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaison, this easy, undemanding hike leads across the plateau through farmland and pastureland to the pretty hamlets of Tallobre, Eycenac and Dolaison. Water is plentiful here, with streams flowing down towards Le Puy-en-Velay. The end of the route is on the GR®65 (Way of St James).
Short circular loop from Chanteuges to the Allier
2.12 mi
+269 ft
-256 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
A short walk around Chanteuges to the banks of the Allier. It first crosses the village’s paved slanting streets beneath the old abbey, then passes through La Vialle – which was undoubtedly the village’s original settlement – before reaching the banks of the Allier and then a section of the old road from Saugues to Brioude (in use until 1825).
Circular loop between Chanteuges and La Cambuse
2.18 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
A short walk around Chanteuges, combining the cool banks of the Desges with a section of the old road from Brioude to Saugues (until 1825), offering lovely views of the Desges and Allier valleys.
La Bretogne - Barlet - Marsanges circular
6.63 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,093 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Langeac (Haute-Loire)
Circular with the highest point halfway along the route, offering superb views of Langeac surrounded by mountains.
Towards the rebirth of the Château de Saint-Vidal
5.90 mi
+935 ft
-935 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Polignac (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A walk offering numerous and varied views of a key part of the Haute-Loire's heritage: the fortress of Saint-Vidal.
The Langeadois Mines
6.55 mi
+407 ft
-397 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Langeac (Haute-Loire)
A former mining area, with a few remains but above all a long, flat path that used to be a railway line.
Villages and banks of the Allier in Langeac
5.77 mi
+249 ft
-279 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mazeyrat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A pleasant circular loop on the west bank of the Allier. From the Costet bridge north of Langeac to the viewpoint on the Biot cliff, with a detour through the charming villages of Truchon and Cerzat. Stops at beautiful stretches of river where you may see fly fishers. Return to the car park along the river.
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