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Olloix walks
The Monne Gorges
Visorando Member
10.56 mi
+1,535 ft
-1,542 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Olloix (Puy-de-Dôme)
Immerse yourself in the coolness of the superb Monne Gorges. On the heights, enjoy absolute calm in a Mediterranean atmosphere on large rocky plateaus. Discover places of worship from yesterday and today: the Allée Couverte de la Grotte and the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Randol (modern).
Please note that the path through the gorges is narrow and slippery, with ropes in some places.
The Standing Stones
6.72 mi
+692 ft
-663 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cournols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike on a volcanic plateau with views of the Chaîne des Puys, a world of stones and pastures; a few isolated villages, cows and a glimpse of the civilisation of the Arverni (Gauls of Auvergne) through standing stones and dolmens.
A magnificent walk in all seasons.
Saint-Saturnin from Cournols
9.70 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,273 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cournols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route starting from Cournols, on the volcanic plateau in the eastern part of the solidified lava flow of Aydat, in the pastures of the monks of Randol, passing through the medieval village of Saint-Saturnin, rich in old houses, a beautiful Romanesque church and a very beautiful castle. Two short return trips can be added to this circular route to discover a wash house in Saint-Saturnin and a covered walkway in Cournols.
The village and Abbey of Randol as seen from Cournols
6.84 mi
+797 ft
-771 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cournols (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular walk starting from Cournols to explore the pretty village of Randol and the abbey of the same name. Peace and quiet guaranteed on these monastic grounds. The walk continues across the plateau, dotted with large granite boulders, offering unobstructed views over the Monne valley and, to the east, the Forez. Next, discover the beautiful Dolmen de la Grotte, then, upon arriving in Cournols, a beautifully restored wash house and its fountain.
Landes de Fohet
7.80 mi
+784 ft
-778 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk through the gorse heathland, dotted with rocky outcrops, where cows and sheep sometimes graze, making up the landscape on the heights of Aydat. Lovely views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Monts Dore. A refreshing stretch along the banks of the Monne.
The Monne Valley
8.07 mi
+853 ft
-846 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A medium-altitude hike through pastures and farmland, sheep and cows; a countryside dotted here and there with volcanic rocks. The walk follows the course of the Monne and Ribeyre rivers and offers splendid panoramic views of the Chaîne des Puys.
The upper Monne valley
10.47 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,171 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Discover the Monne, a beautiful Auvergne river, and its valley nestled in high rocky plateaus offering superb views of the surrounding mountains.
Le Puy de Peyronère
7.24 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,293 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the pretty medieval village of Saint-Saturnin, I suggest a walk on the heights of the Monne, then a tour of the Puy de Peyronère, before returning to the banks of the Monne to discover the old village of Saint-Amant.
A mystical walk in the hills above La Monne
9.84 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,138 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Saint-Saturnin, immerse yourself in very different mystical atmospheres: the Monastère Notre-Dame de Randol, a modern Benedictine monastery where monks make cheese, the megalithic site of the Allée Couverte de la Grotte, and the unmissable Église Notre-Dame de Saint-Saturnin, one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Auvergne.
Châteauneuf Caves, Freydefont Menhir, La Pineyre Dolmen
2.95 mi
+732 ft
-732 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route takes you to the Châteauneuf Caves, ancient cave dwellings, then the small Freydefond Menhir, with its viewpoint, and the Dolmen de la Pineyre burial mound. The return journey follows a wild and steep path through the undergrowth.
The megaliths of the Sailles Plateau
7.52 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,276 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
North of Saint-Nectaire, the Plateau de Sailles offers beautiful views of Murol and the Couze Chambon valley. You will discover an ancient troglodyte settlement and some of the megaliths that dot the area around the village, known for its beautiful Romanesque church and cheese.
Puy de Gourdon via Puy de la Rodde
7.54 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,407 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montaigut-le-Blanc (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A return trip to the summit of Puy de Gourdon, offering a beautiful panoramic view, is added to a circular route around and on Puy de la Rodde, starting from the medieval village of Montaigut-le-Blanc.
Explore the Montepo site from Saint-Saturnin
3.51 mi
+371 ft
-390 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
This hike allows you to discover the Montepo site, which has been developed by the Arkose Association. You will discover stromatolites, a geological curiosity of the tertiary limestone rocks of the Limagne plain. The view before you highlights the Limagne Fault and the associated volcanic activity (informative panels are provided). In May and June, many species of orchids bloom on these dry grasslands. Finally, the balcony trail along the cornices of the old terraces cultivated in the last century offers beautiful views of the medieval village of Saint-Saturnin and its castle.
From Saint-Saturnin to Notre-Dame de Randol Abbey
4.90 mi
+627 ft
-627 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk begins in Saint-Saturnin, a village between the Monne Gorges and the Veyre Valley. The village is home to one of the most important Romanesque churches in Auvergne and a royal castle. The walk continues to Notre-Dame de Randol Abbey, passing through green, rolling countryside.
Around Mont Redon
7.49 mi
+994 ft
-981 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hilly hike with landscapes of pastures, moors, woods and small valleys. Very pretty church in Ponteix. Some panoramic views at the top of Mont Redon.
Circular route on the solidified lava flow of Aydat via Ponteix and Cournol
8.85 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,129 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aydat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike on the eastern part of the Cheire d'Aydat, on the heights of the Veyre valley, through woods and across the plateau's pastures, dotted with rocky outcrops formed by solidified lava flows from the Puys de la Vache and Lassolas.
