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Olby walks
The Olby lime tree and the Glavin bridge
Visorando Member
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 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.
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.
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).
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!
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.
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!
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 Sioule and the Gorce stream starting from Antérioux.
7.74 mi
+633 ft
-640 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A double circular route starting from Antérioux, where two streams and a river meet. These are calm in summer, but during the rainy season they turn into beautiful torrents. The route passes by the Cascade des Saliens waterfall, which is not very high but has an impressive flow during heavy rainfall. The route passes through hamlets that have retained their traditional architecture and numerous fountains and wash houses. It also passes along the edge of the Olby lava flow, a curiosity if you bring a compass!
Sioule Valley via Polagnat Castle
6.33 mi
+430 ft
-446 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-près-Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Plateau des Dôme, a circular route passing through traditional villages, a beautiful castle and a pretty site on the banks of the Sioule, offering beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys.
Gorce Valley and Pourcharet Tower via Recoleine
8.13 mi
+771 ft
-738 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This hike offers varied landscapes, as the first part takes place on the plateau, criss-crossed by small rivers such as the Gorce, while the second part allows you to venture between the puys of the Chaîne. There are unobstructed views over much of the route. Recoleine is a hamlet of Nébouzat; both villages have preserved their ancient architectural heritage.
Montmeyre ferry and Chez Pierre water catchment
7.99 mi
+810 ft
-810 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular loop starting from Allagnat offers a variety of landscapes: forest paths, summer pastures at the foot of the Puy de Dôme, and a valley with numerous streams. Of note: a pretty castle in Allagnat, a memorial site to the Resistance, and some very beautiful beech trees that will delight tree lovers and paréidolia enthusiasts alike.
Springs and fountains near Chez Pierre
9.88 mi
+794 ft
-810 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk from village to village on the Plateau des Dômes, focusing on rural heritage linked to water: fountains, drinking troughs, wash houses, bridges over the Sioule, canals and springs, ending at the remarkable Chez Pierre water catchment site.
The lime tree of Olby and the Foker Spring
9.07 mi
+732 ft
-735 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Plateau des Dômes, at the foot of the volcanoes, walk through the countryside from village to village. Two wonderful surprises await you on this route: the beautiful lime tree in the square in front of Olby church and the Foker Spring in the village of Ceyssat.
Tour of the Puys de Besace and Salomon starting from Allagnat
7.59 mi
+896 ft
-892 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk in the forest along trails, paths and, above all, two magnificent avenues lined with majestic beech trees.
The Saliens Waterfall
8.43 mi
+909 ft
-922 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Plateau des Dômes, at the foot of the volcanoes, this hike, themed around water, takes you on a journey of discovery through three beautiful and lively waterways: a stream, the Gigeole, which feeds the Cascade des Saliens, and two rivers, the Gorce and the Sioule, which meander through peaceful countryside.
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.
Puy d'Ébert circular
4.16 mi
+574 ft
-587 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rochefort-Montagne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Short circular route starting from the pretty hamlet of Saint-Martin-de-Tours. Le Puy d'Ébert is a volcanic cone that rises 500 m above Rochefort-Montagne. It is a very small puy, but it offers beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys.