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Palogneux walks
From Puy de Chavanne to the Ligeay Waterfalls via the Bois de Grand Val
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7.97 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,473 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Palogneux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Palogneux, this route takes you past the basalt columns of the Puy de Chavanne, then on to the fabulous Ligeay waterfalls. The return journey takes you through the Bois de Grand Val.
The basalt columns of Puy de Chavanne and the Ligeay waterfalls
10.68 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,844 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Palogneux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Palogneux, this route takes you past the basalt columns of the Puy de Chavanne, before continuing on to the Ligeay waterfalls. The route then follows a circular route along theGR®89to the village of Les Places, before returning to the village via the Goutte Crémière and the Épeurios.
The mountain-pass route starting from Palogneux
5.72 mi
+961 ft
-942 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Palogneux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Palogneux, this forest route passes by the Saint-Roch Chapel on its way to the hamlet of Boissel. It then returns to the village via the Col du Las and the Col de la Grande Roue.
The Sail-sous-Couzan Castle circular route
7.78 mi
+1,539 ft
-1,526 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sail-sous-Couzan (Loire)
This circular walk begins at the sparkling mineral water spring in the village of Sail-sous-Couzan, almost directly opposite the ‘Fontfort’ kiosk, its former site. Running mainly through woodland, the route takes us to the fortified castle and the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Couzan.
Walk around Sail-sous-Couzan
4.57 mi
+843 ft
-830 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sail-sous-Couzan (Loire)
A walk in Sail-sous-Couzan offering the chance to discover the Baume dam and the Grotte des Fées.
Route des Loges on the Hautes Chaumes
9.32 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
The lodges or shepherd's huts, located on the Hautes Chaumes, were summer pasture buildings from May to October.
To get to the start of the hike, after passing the hamlet of Nermond, 200 m away, in a straight line, at the crossroads of this road with the Route de la Combe on the right, turn more to the right and take a stony path, heading for the calvary. Park at the bottom or in the cornfields on the left-hand side of the uphill path.
Around the Roc de l’Olme
4.80 mi
+886 ft
-896 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
A short route mainly through the forest, where the autumn sun plays through the foliage.
From the summit of the climbing rock, a unique panorama unfolds before you.
Tour of Chalmazel via Roc de l'Olme
9.93 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
From the top of Roc de l'Olme, a rock climbing spot, you can admire the view overlooking Chalmazel and the Lignon valley.
The sound of streams will accompany your steps.
4-pass circular starting from Chalmazel-Jeansagnières
10.85 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,545 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
An ideal hike to do in the morning to enjoy the coolness of the undergrowth, sheltered from the rising sun.
You will overlook the Chalmazelloise valley, the Haut Lignon valley and, in the distance, the summit of Pierre sur Haute.
Your attention will be drawn to the numerous blueberry fields.
Circular Col de la Loge starting from Chalmazel
12.74 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,028 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
A walk in the Monts du Forez, towards the Hautes Chaumes, passing through heathland dotted with heather and blueberry bushes, then through forests.
Goutelas Castle and Bélizar’s Tomb
2.13 mi
+410 ft
-404 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Marcoux (Loire) (Loire)
Goutelas Castle and Bélizar’s Tomb: a walk through woodland and vineyards, with views over the plain...
Chorsin waterfall and tall grass
6.35 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sauvain (Loire)
A magnificent and fairly easy circuit. Shaded in its first section, it allows you to discover the beautiful Chorsin waterfall and then reaches the plateau of tall grasses before quickly returning to its starting point. The circuit is well signposted with information panels.
On the trails of Château Sainte-Anne
5.77 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Marcilly-le-Châtel (Loire)
This circular route passes by Château Sainte-Anne in Marcilly-le-Châtel, then through the vineyards of the Forez to Le Vieux Bourg, before continuing through the forest to La Goutte des Brosses.
The Chorsin Waterfall
5.46 mi
+860 ft
-843 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
This is an easy hike that we did with children aged 7 and 10. Maximum duration: 2 hours.
Pierre sur Haute via the Molinvé shepherd's huts
11.37 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,736 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
“Here, more than anywhere else, one perceives the notion of infinity, and the concept of solitude takes on a new dimension.” This is how the famous geneticist Axel Kahn expressed his feelings during his journey through the Monts du Forez.
Pierre sur Haute via the Molinvé shepherd's huts
11.37 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,736 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
Here, more than anywhere else, one gets a real sense of infinity, and the concept of solitude takes on a whole new dimension. This is how the renowned geneticist Axel Kahn described his experience during his journey through the Monts du Forez.
Route of the huts from the Saint-Germain-Laval Architects’ Festival
3.74 mi
+564 ft
-541 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-Laval (Loire)
This summer 2021, Saint-Germain-Laval is hosting the Festival des Cabanes d’Architectes, organised in partnership with the Festival des Cabanes and La Soierie associations, both based in Faverges. This route will allow you to discover the three huts, the historic village and the banks of the River Aix...