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The Sioulet Gorges
Tourist office
4.49 mi
+387 ft
-390 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pontaumur (Puy-de-Dôme)
Leaving the village of Pontaumur, you will discover the Sioulet, a tributary of the Sioule and a paradise for trout fishermen. The wild gorges will delight lovers of unspoilt nature.
Ambur-La Chazotte Castle
7.74 mi
+912 ft
-915 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jacques-d'Ambur (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through the heart of the Combrailles with views over the Fades-Besserve reservoir, a vast lake covering 385 ha.
Pont du Bouchet
5.86 mi
+955 ft
-968 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Miremont (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Between steep-sided valleys, unspoilt wilderness and wooded slopes, the Sioule has become a lake thanks to the Fades-Besserve dam. It accompanies us throughout the route with beautiful views of the Sioulet valley and the Combrailles.
Chartreuse State Forest
9.87 mi
+938 ft
-938 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montfermy (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is a lovely walk through the Sioule Valley, remarkable for its scenery and the diversity of its natural habitats. You’ll enjoy the beautiful Montfermy waterfall and the unobstructed views of the volcanoes of the Chaîne des Puys.
La Chartreuse Port-Sainte-Marie
4.13 mi
+627 ft
-623 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Ancizes-Comps (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route will take you to the ruins of the Chartreuse du Port-Sainte-Marie, founded in 1219, passing by the banks of the Sioule and its meanders.
Les Eaux Minérales in Saint-Priest-des-Champs
Visorando Member
3.11 mi
+407 ft
-436 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Priest-des-Champs (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant, short, shaded walk, mainly through woodland, with a point of interest to discover: the site known as Eaux Minérales (a source of iron-rich water, not commercially exploited but showcased).
No major difficulty; just a slight elevation gain, with a fairly steep slope at the end of the route.
A particularly refreshing walk in summer as it is largely under the cover of trees.
Walk around the Étang Neuf and its footbridges
2.18 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Montel-de-Gelat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Set off to explore L’Étang Neuf and its footbridges in a magnificent setting!
The solidified lava flow at Pontgibaud
4.51 mi
+384 ft
-381 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pontgibaud (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Pontgibaud and the beautiful medieval architecture of Château Dauphin, you will travel through the mysterious landscapes of the Cheire de Pontgibaud, one of the most beautiful lava flows in the Chaîne des Puys.
From the Marais de Paloux to the solidified lava flow of Tournebize
4.60 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel (Puy-de-Dôme)
A lovely walk offering the chance to explore the superb Marais de Paloux, a designated Sensitive Natural Area, and leading to the chaotic solidified lava flow of Tournebize, formed from the lava of the Puy de Côme.
The Hill and Marshes of Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel
3.29 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel (Puy-de-Dôme)
This Sensitive Natural Area features a variety of habitats. A 50-metre difference in altitude separates the granite hill of Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel from the marsh.
You’ll be able to discover unrivalled flora and fauna.
Take the time to observe and learn more from the information boards along the trail.
The Trois Tourtes du Sioulet from Herment
6.24 mi
+604 ft
-597 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Herment (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant walk north of Herment, exploring the Sioulet Valley and the druidic site of Les Trois Tourtes. The varied route through a hedgerow-lined countryside combines meadows and woodland sections, making for a very natural and peaceful route.
The Gour Saillant waterfall
2.07 mi
+433 ft
-440 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Priest-des-Champs (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short round trip to enjoy the beautiful Gour Saillant waterfall.
The Rochers de Saint-Julien
2.69 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Dontreix (Creuse)
Set off to explore the Rochers de Saint-Julien in the heart of the mysterious Forêt de Drouille.
La Vergnade circuit from Courdemanges (yellow markings)
Local authority7.67 mi
+617 ft
-633 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
Starting from Courdemanges, this is a magnificent, well-maintained walk through woodland. Note the recent restoration of an old weighbridge, magnificent views and the imposing Croix Tontus in the village of Courdemanges.
Drouille woods circuit from Courdemanges (yellow markings)
3.65 mi
+246 ft
-230 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
Stroll through the Drouille Forest along small paths. Enjoy the magnificent undergrowth and admire several crosses along the way, including the imposing stone cross of Courdemanges.
Besserve and Sioule
6.10 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sauret-Besserve (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the charming village of Sauret-Besserve, the route descends to the banks of the Sioule and the pretty Cascade des Trois Cuves waterfall. This walk offers numerous breathtaking views of the valley and ends on the wild plateaus of the Combrailles.
The Sioule Gorges
11.48 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
In a sumptuous setting, dominated on one side by the imposing Château de Chouvigny and on the other by the ghostly Château Rocher, you will discover a route that is well worth a detour for its fishing and tourist attractions.
Green markings