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The Chemin Fais'Art
Tourist office
4.11 mi
+459 ft
-459 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chapdes-Beaufort (Puy-de-Dôme)
Since 1992, this pleasant walk has invited visitors to stroll among Gilles Perez's monumental contemporary lava stone sculptures, which blend in with the landscape and nature. Additional sculptures have been added over the years.
Former quarry at Puy de l'Espinasse
Visorando Member7.81 mi
+499 ft
-492 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike on the Combrailles side of the Chaîne des Puys, an area less frequented by summer crowds, to discover an old pozzolan quarry and its biotope. Along the way, you will encounter the inhabitants of the pastures and the woods.
The Artists’ Forest of Puys de Tressous
7.88 mi
+535 ft
-561 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route mostly through a beautiful beech forest, allowing you to explore the lovely site of the Puy de Tressous sculptures, as well as the old quarry sites. Allow a good hour to visit the ‘artist’s forest’ in addition to the time indicated for the route.
The Puys de Jumes and La Coquille
8.03 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,089 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
Puy de Louchadière circular country loop
5.66 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,102 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route on the border between the Combrailles and the Chaîne des Puys, in the countryside around Saint-Ours, passing by the summit of Puy de Louchadière, offering a beautiful viewpoint, and the lovely beech forest covering its slopes.
The Visorando app is highly recommended in the Louchadière forest.
La Roche de Sauterre
2.58 mi
+338 ft
-341 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Manzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
La Roche de Sauterre offers a beautiful location for observing the surroundings and the majestic alignment of the Chaîne des Puys. This basalt peak, the result of volcanic activity, contains inclusions of peridotite, a semi-precious stone.
Hamlets in the northern Ursinian countryside
9.84 mi
+722 ft
-735 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route starting from Saint-Ours, through the hamlets of the Saint-Ours countryside between Combrailles and the Chaîne des Puys, featuring a pleasant section through the forest and a visit to an old pozzolan quarry.
Summit and tour of Puy de Louchadière
9.03 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,608 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
Contrasting landscapes of meadows and forests for this circular tour to discover the Puy de Louchadière, on the edge of the Combrailles.Please note! A GPS device is useful for following this hike in the forest sections. Also, be sure to follow the map rather than the various markings encountered along the route.
Hamlets in the southern Ursinian countryside
10.78 mi
+758 ft
-758 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A double loop around Saint-Ours-les-Roches to discover the typical hamlets of this region of the Combrailles, at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys.
La Narse de Beaunit
5.09 mi
+276 ft
-266 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Varennes (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very pleasant walk in the oldest part of the Chaîne des Puys. The hamlet of Beaunit is nestled in the hollow of a volcanic maar that was occupied by a lake several hundred thousand years ago.
Route of the Puys de Louchadière, Jume and La Coquille
8.38 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,778 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route allows you to discover three ancient volcanoes in the Chaîne des Puys.
In the Saint-Ours area from Beauloup
6.31 mi
+404 ft
-427 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short hike allowing you to discover many examples of well-preserved built heritage in the hamlets: fountains, wash houses, crosses, and the Louchadière water catchment, passing through woods and meadows.
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.
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.
Puy des Gouttes and meadows around Les Fontètes
7.30 mi
+978 ft
-961 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular loop will take you to the summit of Puy des Gouttes, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Chaîne des Puys, then into the countryside near Fontètes, a hamlet with a pretty little chapel. On the way back, you will discover a beautiful row of about twenty drinking troughs in a meadow, the Fontaine des Pères.
Three small volcanic hills in a row (puys)
8.55 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,309 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
"Human noise becomes silent, nature makes volcanoes chatter; whispering landscapes, and whispering a thousand voices of silence". Caption of the beautiful sculpture by Thierry Courtadon that you will encounter on your route, alongside with great viewpoints.
Puy des Gouttes, Beauregard and SHHH!
8.13 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,027 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route that is half mountain, half countryside, passing by the summit of Puy des Gouttes before descending towards the Combrailles to discover the hamlet of Beauregard. A leisurely return via a sculpture in Courtadon. SHHH!
Puy de Jume and Puy de la Coquille
7.32 mi
+938 ft
-915 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route starts at the Vulcania crossroads and begins with a long, fairly flat, open path before crossing the forest to reach these two magnificent volcanoes.
The route can be done in either direction.
Tour of Puy de Côme via Bacs de Ceyssat
5.02 mi
+581 ft
-574 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short circular forest loop around Puy de Côme, whose summit is unfortunately not accessible. The route passes by the Bacs de Ceyssat site, a pretty series of drinking troughs (les bacs) fed by a fountain, installed via an aqueduct for sheep.
Solidified lava flow and Tour de Côme via Les Bacs de Ceyssat
6.19 mi
+528 ft
-535 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
An ideal forest walk for hot days, circling Puy de Côme via the Bacs de Ceyssat, watering holes once used by the sheep that used to graze here. In season, you’ll find raspberries, columbines, gentians, martagon lilies...
The Signed Rock of the Cheire de Côme
8.16 mi
+472 ft
-472 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike entirely in the forest, in the unique landscape of the Cheire de Côme. You will be left to your own devices in this mysterious forest, on small unmarked paths for part of the route, wherethe Visorando app is almost essential. The Signed Stone is an enigma, perhaps you can try to solve it.
Puy de Côme via the Comet Route
10.14 mi
+873 ft
-869 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
On this comet-shaped route, discover the solidified lava flow of Côme, a remarkable natural area in the Chaîne des Puys. This lava flow from the Puy de Côme, which stretches for almost 10 km, has solidified into extremely chaotic terrain and has been colonised by a beautiful forest of birch and beech trees. To extend this hike, I suggest you then walk around the Puy de Côme, through the beech forest that covers its slopes.
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.
Puy des Goules, Puy des Gouttes
9.12 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
This hike allows you to discover the "perfect" crater of the Puy des Goules and the much more complex crater of the Puy des Gouttes, with the protrusion of the Puy Chopine. Beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys.The Visorando app is recommended for certain unmarked sections.
Between the Chaîne des Puys and the Limagne
7.26 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Set off from the foot of the volcanoes and descend to the old Hercynian base of the Plateau des Dôme, right on the edge of the Limagne fault, in peaceful countryside alternating between crops, woods and pastures. There are some beautiful views of the puys to the west and Clermont-Ferrand on the Limagne side to the east.
Le Grand Sarcoui and Le Puy des Goules
5.04 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,115 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Short hike to the summit of Grand Sarcoui and the magnificent volcano with its perfect crater, Puy des Goules.
A magnificent view of the volcano park from each of the two summits.
This hike is not technically difficult and is suitable for families who want to discover the magic of volcanoes.
Moderator's note added on 13/09/2021: access to the Sarcoui caves is difficult and the summit is now off-limits (see comments).
Le Puy Pariou from the Goules car park
3.78 mi
+712 ft
-696 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy walk that takes you up Puy Pariou. A very pleasant forest at the start and end of the route, with stunning views of the Puy de Dôme on the way back.
⚠️ (3) It is forbidden to descend into the volcano or to walk all the way round it.
In the heart of the Puys in the Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
8.38 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,480 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A magnificent hike, without any great difficulty, which will take you through the Parc des Volcans north of the Puy de Dôme. You will discover the Sarcoui and its cave, the Puy des Goules, the Puy de Côme, the Cliersou and its caves, the Petit and Grand Knolls, and the grandiose Puy Pariou.
At the top of each puy, you can enjoy 360° views of the Chaîne des Puys, the Puy de Dôme, the Limagne plain and Clermont-Ferrand.
The Puy des Goules and the Puy Pariou in the snow
6.83 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,309 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Best done on a sunny winter's day, this snowy outing offers magical landscapes. In the woods, the trees, bending under their white blanket, cover the paths with a canopy that creates beautiful light effects. When you emerge at the top of the puys, you are greeted by a magnificent landscape.
Round the base of Pariou and half-way round Puy de Dôme
8.66 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,775 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A classic in the Chaîne des Puys to admire Puy de Dôme and Le Puy de Pariou, amongst others.
Stream, marsh and village of Mazaye, via Rey de Saint-Pierre
5.71 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Mazaye (Puy-de-Dôme)
Circular loop starting from the village of Mazaye Basse, passing by the Rey de Saint-Pierre, a basalt promontory overlooking the Sioule valley and offering a beautiful panorama of the Sancy Massif and the Chaîne des Puys, then crossing the Marais de Mazaye, a Sensitive Natural Area, via a path built on stilts.
Grand Knoll, Clierzou and Pariou starting from the Fontaine du Berger
8.02 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,699 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful circular route passing through three peaks with stunning panoramic views and lovely sections in the forest, starting from the centre of Fontaine du Berger, a car park that is less busy than Parking des Goules. The Visorando app is recommended as some paths are not marked. Very busy in summer.
Between Limagne and Puys for "Contemplation"
9.37 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,247 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
The discovery of Thierry Courtadon's sculpture "Contempler" is the pretext for this hike starting from the Fontaine du Berger. The route, along the edge of the Limagne fault, takes you through varied landscapes, cultivated fields, wetlands, pastures, summer meadows, woods and forests, as well as villages and hamlets still rich in traditional buildings.
Puy des Goules from the Fontaine du Berger
7.81 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,096 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route passing through a must-see of the Chaîne des Puys, the crater of Puy des Goules, which offers a superb panorama, passing by a few curiosities: an old military barracks, an old pozzolan quarry, and a relay antenna cross!
Short circular loop around the Croix de Ternant
1.30 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk offering beautiful views of the Puy de Dôme and some of its neighbours, as well as a panorama of the Limagne and the Monts du Forez.Please note! This off-trail route through the mountain pastures is only accessible from early December to late April.
Le Gour de Tazenat
4.01 mi
+354 ft
-374 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Vieilles (Puy-de-Dôme)
A perfect circle 700 m in diameter and approximately 66 m deep, the Gour de Tazenat is a crater lake or maar whose clear waters are home to a variety of aquatic fauna.
A path through the undergrowth allows everyone to walk around it easily.
The Gour de Tazenat
2.41 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Vieilles (Puy-de-Dôme)
Route around the Gour de Tazenat, which occupies an ancient volcanic crater. You can even swim in the lake that has formed inside it. Don’t worry, the volcano has been dormant for 40,000 years.
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