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Parent walks
On the Puy d’Ecouyat
Visorando Member
4.00 mi
+876 ft
-869 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Parent (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short walk starting from Parent, in the Auvergne region, climbing to the summit of the Puy d’Ecouyat, which overlooks the Allier valley and offers views of the surrounding mountains. The walk can easily be shortened (see Practical Information).
Via Puy Rousset, Yronde and Buron
6.52 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,066 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Parent (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route offering beautiful panoramic views of the Chaîne des Puys, the Limagne and the Sancy massif, passing through the ancient villages of Parent, Yronde and Buron. Of note: a pretty church in Yronde (open every time we passed by), the basalt mound of the old feudal castle of Buron called the Citadelle de Buron, fountains, wash houses and traditional dwellings.
Walk in Buron
0.93 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Yronde-et-Buron (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through an old wine-growing village at the foot of La Motte, a basalt spur supporting the ruins of a feudal castle. Beautiful traditional houses and a pretty chapel to visit to learn about the history of the unfortunate Sir Buron.
Villages in the Issoire region: Chadeleuf and Sauvagnat
10.13 mi
+981 ft
-958 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Coudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the Pays des Couzes, set off to explore the villages of Chadeleuf and Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe along wide paths criss-crossing an agricultural plateau offering superb views of the Monts Dore, the hilltop villages of the Limagne and the Puy de Dôme.
On the Arkose Trails
5.12 mi
+548 ft
-551 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Montpeyroux (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk on the plateau allows you to walk on paving stones from the old Montpeyroux quarry, visit this magnificent wine-growing village and discover the banks of the Allier in the undergrowth.
Wine-growing villages of the Val d'Allier
10.00 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,076 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montpeyroux (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hillsides of the Allier in Puy-de-Dôme were once an important wine-growing area, as evidenced by the architecture of the villages you pass through on this hike. Among them is Montpeyroux, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
The Domaine de Sarlant from Yronde
5.66 mi
+607 ft
-623 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Yronde-et-Buron (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk through the countryside of Issoire from the former wine-growing village of Yronde to discover the superb Domaine de Sarlant.
Montpeyroux, a golden stone fortress on the Allier
6.31 mi
+591 ft
-591 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montpeyroux (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Montpeyroux, this circular route takes you to the banks of the Allier and the village of Coude. The medieval fortress of Montpeyroux, "the most beautiful village in France" built with local golden arkose stone, can be visited at the end of the route. You can climb up to the keep-museum, which offers a beautiful view.
Le Puy Moriot and the stonemason's hut
6.71 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,020 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Yronde-et-Buron (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike in the hills of Limagne d'Issoire, including a visit to two old wine-growing villages and passing through the small village of Puy Moriot, old arkose quarries and a stonemason's hut.
Stream and village of Enval, Sainte Chapelle de Vic-le-Comte
3.55 mi
+390 ft
-361 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Vic-le-Comte (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short circular route following the pretty Ruisseau d'Enval stream to the village of the same name, which has a few troglodytic dwellings, before returning to Vic to explore the old town and Sainte Chapelle.
Passing through Yronde and Le Puy Moriot
6.67 mi
+883 ft
-869 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Yronde-et-Buron (Puy-de-Dôme)
Set in a rolling landscape shaped by ancient volcanoes, this walk will take you to the magnificent village of Yronde, whilst offering beautiful views of the village of Buron and its citadel.
Vic-le-Comte and the Sainte-Chapelle
1.68 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Vic-le-Comte (Puy-de-Dôme)
A visit to the old town of the capital of the Comté region, to discover beautiful medieval houses and the Sainte-Chapelle, a jewel of the French Renaissance.
In the Vicomte countryside
8.87 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,014 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vic-le-Comte (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk around Vic-le-Comte, across fields, to climb up to the pretty village of Pignols. You will cross a few streams and enjoy beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys. Back in Vic, a visit to the old town is a must.
The Pierre Ancize spur
6.04 mi
+883 ft
-883 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yvoine (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk around the village of Saint-Yvoine, with views of the Chaine des Puys, the Sancy and the Allier Valley.
South Limagne villages: Plauzat and La Sauvetat
9.47 mi
+443 ft
-443 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Sauvetat (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Between Issoire and Clermont-Ferrand, the broad, agricultural Limagne plateau boasts a number of beautiful villages with a rich built heritage: forts and ramparts, towers and keeps, fine winegrowers' houses, fountains and wash-houses.
The Vallon des Bouys
7.15 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Between Saint-Maurice and Mirefleurs, two former wine-growing villages, the Vallon des Bouys, overlooking the Allier, consists of dry grasslands whose flora and fauna are protected. Below the valley, old lime kilns bear witness to the local exploitation of limestone. On the site of the former Sainte-Marguerite spa, a geyser awaits your arrival, perhaps to wake up.
Le Puy Saint-Romain and the Sainte-Marguerite Springs
5.96 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,496 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the beautiful wine-growing village of Saint-Maurice, climb to the summit of Puy Saint-Romain for a beautiful view of Sancy, Livradois and the Chaîne des Puys. Then descend to the banks of the Allier to discover the springs of an ancient thermal park.Visorando app useful in certain places.
Le Puy Saint-Romain above Saint-Maurice
3.64 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Maurice (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant walk exploring Le Puy Saint-Romain, which rises to 781 m. It is the highest point on the banks of the Limagne. It offers a superb 360° view. It is also a famous historical site, once home to a priory and a chapel surrounded by a field of Merovingian burial mounds.
Between Allier and Ribeyre
4.59 mi
+722 ft
-692 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Orbeil (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk that begins by following the River Allier as closely as possible, then the Ribeyre stream through a cool, wooded environment, and continues with views of the Puys and the surrounding countryside.
Château de la Ronzière in Chadeleuf
3.75 mi
+213 ft
-226 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chadeleuf (Puy-de-Dôme)
A stroll through the countryside with views of the lavender fields, passing close to the horses at Château de la Ronzière, ending by crossing the once-fortified village of Chadeleuf; do make a detour to visit the church.
The Corent Plateau
8.21 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,257 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Corent (Puy-de-Dôme)
The winegrowers' houses in the village of Corent are huddled together on a narrow terrace on the eastern slope of the Corent Plateau. On the plateau, an archaeological site highlights the remains of an important Gallic and then Roman settlement. The slopes of the plateau are covered with vineyards producing the Côtes d'Auvergne Corent AOP. You may even spot some chamois. At the bottom of the plateau, the banks of the Allier are rich in carbonated springs.