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Puy de Louchadière walks
Puy de Louchadière circular country loop
Visorando Member
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.
Walks near Puy de Louchadière
Orcines - Royat via the Chemin des Crêtes
5.96 mi
+404 ft
-1,332 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
This sixth stage takes you gently closer to the city of Clermont-Ferrand, passing through the hamlet of Villars, which has preserved its beautiful old buildings, before following the stunning Chemin des Crêtes, overlooking the Tiretaine valley, to reach the old village of Royat.
Puy de Dôme - Petit knoll - Le Cliersou - Puy Pariou
6.46 mi
+1,775 ft
-2,113 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant, easy walk in the Chaîne des Puys. There are magnificent views of the Puy de Dôme to admire.This walk requires two cars.
Royat - Place de Jaude via Rocher du Salut and Chamalières
7.90 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Royat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This seventh and final stage, which is partly urban, allows you to continue exploring Royat, which you started at the end of the previous stage, first in the wooded hills of the town, passing by the Rocher du Salut promontory, then through the streets and park of the spa district, with its beautiful seaside architecture. Finally, the return route to Clermont allows you to discover the centre of Chamalières.
Laschamps - Orcines via Puy de Dôme
8.03 mi
+1,663 ft
-2,129 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
And finally, here is the fifth stage, marked by the ascent of Puy de Dôme. The route takes the Chemin des Muletiers for the ascent, then the Sentier des Chèvres to descend towards Orcines. There is, of course, a vast panorama from the highest point of this stage, overlooking the city of Clermont-Ferrand, the chain of puys, the Combrailles, the Plateau des Dôme and the Massif du Sancy.
From Laschamps to La Cassière
9.27 mi
+1,463 ft
-1,732 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Laschamps near Puy de Dôme, the route takes you to the village of Beaune le Chaud, then onto theGR®®4andGR®®30to climb the Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache with magnificent panoramic views, before reaching La Cassière and its lake.
Please note: Access to the summits of Puys de la Vache and Lassolas will be closed for works between spring 2026 and early 2028.
Please note: the Montlosier car park will be closed for works between August 2025 and 2027.
Four monumental murals in Clermont
2.79 mi
+39 ft
-108 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
Exploratory walk through the neighbourhoods north of Clermont's central plateau, discovering recent street art (2022).
Place de Jaude - Beaumont via Puy de Montaudoux
6.64 mi
+768 ft
-492 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
This first stage is mainly urban, with a few green interludes at Parc Bargoin in Chamalières, on the slopes of Puy de Montaudoux, in the chestnut grove of Beaumont and in the small parks along the Artière.
Beautiful architecture in Clermont, east side.
3.19 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme)
An urban itinerary to discover the beautiful late 19th and early 20th century buildings in the eastern districts of Clermont-Ferrand city centre.
Beaumont - Ceyrat via Puy de Montrognon
4.98 mi
+1,004 ft
-735 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Beaumont (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A fairly short second stage between Beaumont and Ceyrat, passing by the pretty Moulin de la Tranchère, a renovated mill on the banks of the Artière, then by the summit of Puy de Montrognon, crowned by a tower that is the remains of a medieval castle.
Saint-Genès bourg - Laschamps via the pass between Mercœur and Lassolas
6.49 mi
+1,076 ft
-761 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
This fourth stage marks the beginning of a wilder route that leads to the foot of the puys, through mountain pastures and woods. It also allows you to discover a pretty village, Beaune le Chaud, which has a beautiful traditional architectural heritage.