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Perrier walks
From the caves of Perrier to Pardines, or the history of the village of Les Roches
The hiking trail climbs up to the village of Les Roches, a prehistoric site currently undergoing restoration, then leads to Pardines via the plateau before descending through a beautiful acacia forest. Here you can see the outcrop of ancient lacustrine sediments, known as Lahres.
Via the Puy de Mercoeur
Rivers or simple streams, steep slopes between forests and meadows, picturesque villages showcasing their old stone buildings, steeped in history – this is the Auvergne of volcanoes.
Perrier and Binazat circular loop in Issoire
For the sheer pleasure of walking, you’ll be doing this as a circular walk. There are, in fact, no spectacular views or historic sites.
Saint-Austremoine Abbey and the streets of Issoire
While the Abbey Church of Saint-Austremoine is the undisputed jewel of Issoire, there are a few other pleasant surprises in store for you in the town, including small canals and beautiful architecture on the Place de la République.
Puy d’Ysson and the surrounding area
A walk of just under 8 km, passing the orientation table on the Puy d’Ysson (856 m), which offers a 360° view of the Chaîne des Puys and the Forez.
The tour of Puy d'Ysson
Walking around Puy d'Ysson, you can discover the surrounding villages one by one without having to climb to the top.
You can park at point (2) to shorten the hike and reduce the elevation gain even further. There are even picnic tables.
Le Puy d'Ysson
From the summit of Puy d'Ysson, there is a 360° panoramic view of the agricultural plains of Lembron.
A lovely walk through fields, villages and forests.
Around Solignat via Les Tremoux
An easy walk through rolling countryside offering beautiful views, sometimes over wide valleys with gentle slopes dotted with splashes of colour—reflecting the variety of crops—and sometimes over ancient volcanoes, small hills scattered across the landscape.
Passing through Tourzel from the Couze Pavin
The route first follows the Couze Pavin, whose white water flows down from the crater lake of the same name, then climbs the plateau towards Chazeras, offering beautiful views of the magnificent village of Saint-Floret, then Tourzel, before descending to Saint-Cirgues-sur-Couze and its château.
Via Le Broc from Issoire
Starting from Issoire, known for its architectural heritage, the route offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains whilst taking you to two villages proud of their history: Le Broc and Bergonne.
The tour of Issoire via the village of Les Roches
Starting from the historic town of Issoire, this hike follows the Couze Pavin, whose white water flows down from Lake Pavin, then the troglodytic village of Les Roches, which was still inhabited in the first half ofthe 20th century and has been beautifully restored, ending with a gentle slope towards Issoire, in a hilly landscape shaped by the Boulade stream.
Château de la Ronzière in Chadeleuf
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.
Between Allier and Ribeyre
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.
The Pierre Ancize spur
A walk around the village of Saint-Yvoine, with views of the Chaine des Puys, the Sancy and the Allier Valley.
Passing through Colamine via the GRP® “Autour d’Issoire”
A tour of three old villages in the Lembron valley, offering sweeping volcanic panoramas with gently rolling terrain. You can admire the medieval village of Vodable, the church at Colamine, standing alone on the edge of a valley, and the church at Dauzat, on the edge of the Cézallier, perched on its basalt outcrop.
The oppidum of Ronzières starting from Vodable and view of Lembron
In the heart of Lembron, a land of ancient volcanoes and lava flows, the village of Ronzières winds around a basalt hill. Proud of its oppidum, this stronghold was used as early as the first millennium BCE.