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The Auzon via Puy Giroux
Visorando Member
8.52 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,706 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The climb up Puy Giroux offers magnificent panoramic views of the Chaîne des Puys and Mont Dore. Descend through the pretty villages of Opme and Chanonat to reach the banks of the Auzon and the Chaos de la Flore. A short stretch across the Redon plateau to return.
Between Le Puy Giroux and Montrognon
7.10 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This hike involves climbing two volcanoes, Puy Giroux and Montrognon, where you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views. The route also takes you through several villages (Saulzet, Opme and Romagnat) via a trail that follows forest paths.
Castles of the Auzon Valley
9.31 mi
+1,447 ft
-1,447 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Opme and its castle overlooking the Auzon Valley, descend into the valley to discover the beautiful Château de la Batisse and the ruins of Château de Chanonat.
The Gergovie Plateau from Opme
8.29 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,188 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Opme, climb up to the limestone plateau of Jussat, then on to the famous Gergovie Plateau for a circular route offering beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Monts du Forez. Discover the beautiful fortified village of Opme and its castle (remarkable gardens).
Walks near Opme
Ceyrat - Saint-Genès village via Chaos de la Faille and Artière
8.67 mi
+2,264 ft
-1,224 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ceyrat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A third, very "geological" stage, allowing you to discover an impressive rock chaos, evidence of the Limagne Fault that borders the Plateau des Dômes, and the small gorges of the Artière. The itinerary also allows you to continue your discovery of Ceyrat with a visit to its second ancient village, Boisséjour.
Walking quiz "Through our history in Saint-Amant-Tallende"
Tourism professional
0.68 mi
+82 ft
-72 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amant-Tallende (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route is linked to a quiz walk that allows you to discover the town's iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage in a fun way. Find the "Au fil de nos histoires" poster on the church square and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration or app download required).
You can choose the "adult" trail or the "adult + child" trail (with additional questions for children aged 6 to 11).
The description below refers only to the "adult" route.
Beaumont - Ceyrat via Puy de Montrognon
4.98 mi
+1,004 ft
-735 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Beaumont (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A fairly short second stage between Beaumont and Ceyrat, passing by the pretty Moulin de la Tranchère, a renovated mill on the banks of the Artière, then by the summit of Puy de Montrognon, crowned by a tower that is the remains of a medieval castle.
Saint-Genès bourg - Laschamps via the pass between Mercœur and Lassolas
6.49 mi
+1,076 ft
-761 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
This fourth stage marks the beginning of a wilder route that leads to the foot of the puys, through mountain pastures and woods. It also allows you to discover a pretty village, Beaune le Chaud, which has a beautiful traditional architectural heritage.
Beautiful architecture in Clermont, east side.
3.19 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
An urban itinerary to discover the beautiful late 19th and early 20th century buildings in the eastern districts of Clermont-Ferrand city centre.
Royat - Place de Jaude via Rocher du Salut and Chamalières
7.90 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Royat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This seventh and final stage, which is partly urban, allows you to continue exploring Royat, which you started at the end of the previous stage, first in the wooded hills of the town, passing by the Rocher du Salut promontory, then through the streets and park of the spa district, with its beautiful seaside architecture. Finally, the return route to Clermont allows you to discover the centre of Chamalières.
Four monumental murals in Clermont
2.79 mi
+39 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
Exploratory walk through the neighbourhoods north of Clermont's central plateau, discovering recent street art (2022).
Place de Jaude - Beaumont via Puy de Montaudoux
6.64 mi
+768 ft
-492 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
This first stage is mainly urban, with a few green interludes at Parc Bargoin in Chamalières, on the slopes of Puy de Montaudoux, in the chestnut grove of Beaumont and in the small parks along the Artière.
Laschamps - Orcines via Puy de Dôme
8.03 mi
+1,663 ft
-2,129 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
And finally, here is the fifth stage, marked by the ascent of Puy de Dôme. The route takes the Chemin des Muletiers for the ascent, then the Sentier des Chèvres to descend towards Orcines. There is, of course, a vast panorama from the highest point of this stage, overlooking the city of Clermont-Ferrand, the chain of puys, the Combrailles, the Plateau des Dôme and the Massif du Sancy.
Orcines - Royat via the Chemin des Crêtes
5.96 mi
+404 ft
-1,332 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
This sixth stage takes you gently closer to the city of Clermont-Ferrand, passing through the hamlet of Villars, which has preserved its beautiful old buildings, before following the stunning Chemin des Crêtes, overlooking the Tiretaine valley, to reach the old village of Royat.