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La Butte du Puy Saint-Gulmier
Tourist office
6.79 mi
+804 ft
-814 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Puy-Saint-Gulmier (Puy-de-Dôme)
Right from the start of the route on a basalt plateau, you’ll enjoy a superb view of the Sancy and the Chaîne des Puys. The path skirts the volcano and winds through wooded countryside and along the Via Agrippa. The landscapes are peaceful, alternating between meadows, woods and ponds.
The Trois Tourtes du Sioulet from Herment
Visorando Member6.24 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 Sioulet Gorges
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.
La Saunade
8.13 mi
+791 ft
-797 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Landogne (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Landogne church, follow the River Saunade for a pleasant walk through the unspoilt countryside of the Combrailles. After ‘Les Vialles’, walking alongside a pond, you’ll be treated to a stunning 360° panoramic view of the Combrailles and the Chaîne des Puys.
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.
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.
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.
The Étang Neuf at Montel-de-Gelat
3.42 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Montel-de-Gelat (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the border of the Creuse department, you can enjoy a peaceful walk through unspoilt countryside featuring pastures and forests, before finally discovering the lovely 22-hectare Étang Neuf.
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.
The solidified lava flow of Tournebise
2.25 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel (Puy-de-Dôme)
A breathtakingly beautiful walk through the mysterious world of solidified lava flows, with their chaotic piles of slag, mosses and lichens. Here you’ll discover the remains of a mysterious medieval settlement, the Camp des Chazaloux.
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.
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.
Fontsalade Valley and Roche Branlante
7.28 mi
+958 ft
-978 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rochefort-Montagne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Circular route south of Rochefort-Montagne, around the Ruisseau de Fontsalade valley, passing by a volcanic curiosity, the Roche Branlante. Please note, there are many roads on this route, although they are very quiet.
Puy d'Ébert circular
4.16 mi
+574 ft
-587 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rochefort-Montagne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Short circular route starting from the pretty hamlet of Saint-Martin-de-Tours. Le Puy d'Ébert is a volcanic cone that rises 500 m above Rochefort-Montagne. It is a very small puy, but it offers beautiful views 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.
Stream, waterfall and mountain pastures of La Graille
2.27 mi
+492 ft
-482 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Perpezat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Short hike in the Ruisseau de la Graille valley, with a passage over the top of a waterfall, then a return via the mountain pastures, home to cows.
Chemin des Trois Communes starting from Chard
4.62 mi
+486 ft
-509 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chard (Creuse)
The three-village trail will take you from the village of Chard to the village of Lioux-les-Monges, where you can enjoy beautiful views and visit the Jardin de la Cure. You will finish the hike by crossing the village of Châtelard. Hiking information sheet available from the Auzances tourist office (Place du Marché).
Sioule Valley via Polagnat Castle
6.33 mi
+430 ft
-446 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-près-Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Plateau des Dôme, a circular route passing through traditional villages, a beautiful castle and a pretty site on the banks of the Sioule, offering beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys.
Les Eaux Minérales in Saint-Priest-des-Champs
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.
From Orcival to Laschamps
9.78 mi
+1,371 ft
-988 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Orcival, with its Romanesque basilica built in 1178, the route takes you along the GR®4-30 and the circular Dômes route to bring you close to the Puys de Pourcharet and Mercoeur, before reaching Laschamps, with views of the Puy de Dôme.
Around Notre-Dame-des-Fers
10.58 mi
+1,644 ft
-1,667 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk around one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Auvergne. In addition to the basilica, you will discover a pretty hamlet, Saint-Martin-de-Tours, a rocking stone, and also, on the heights, a magnificent panorama of the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy.
The Chemin Fais'Art
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.
The ‘Electric Dordogne’ in Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne
9.08 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,224 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route starting from Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne, with two round trips added to the route: the first along the fast-flowing Dordogne, just past the first dam on its course, just downstream from La Bourboule; the second to climb to the summit of the Petit Puy de Châteauneuf, for a beautiful viewpoint. A Sully lime tree and a 12th-century carved archway in the village of Saint-Sauves round off this outing.
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 Banne d'Ordanche and Puy Loup via the Borne des Quatres Seigneurs
3.68 mi
+778 ft
-768 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Murat-le-Quaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
An unmissable viewpoint over the surrounding mountains, the Banne d'Ordanche, with its orientation table, allows you to locate yourself in relation to the Monts Dore and the surrounding massifs. Don't forget to take a detour through the summer pastures to the Borne des Quatre Seigneurs and then on to Puy Loup with its renovated circular shelter.
Circular Banne d'Ordanche from the Refuge de la Banne
2.89 mi
+584 ft
-610 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Murat-le-Quaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant and accessible circular route starting from the Refuge de la Banne, allowing you to reach the 1,512 m altitude of the Banne d'Ordanche. The summit offers a remarkable panorama, from the Cantal massif to the plateaus of Corrèze and the Dômes mountains.The return journey is via the western slope, passing by one of the sites of the Horizons summer art exhibition.
It is possible to do only the round trip from the refuge to the summit (see variations).
Banne d'Ordanche and Borne des Quatre Seigneurs from Pré Cohadon
8.59 mi
+1,952 ft
-1,923 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Murat-le-Quaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from the Murat-le-Quaire leisure area, the route climbs directly to the Banne d'Ordanche, then passes by the Borne des Quatre Seigneurs before returning through the forest. Superb views.
Visit Murat-le-Quaire
0.85 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Murat-le-Quaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk to discover this village in the Dordogne valley, located in the hills above La Bourboule.
The Fontsalade Valley and the Roches Tuilières and Sanadoire
4.75 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,332 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route mainly through forest, with the sound of numerous streams flowing into the valley. The route passes at the foot of the two iconic "sentinels" of Le Guéry, although you can't really see them because they are hidden by the forest. It is not until you reach the hamlet of Cros that a surprising landscape is revealed.
Les Roches Tuilières and Sanadoire
6.88 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,401 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
After a fairly challenging first section through the woods, the second part of the circuit is more peaceful and higher up, offering magnificent views of the Roches Tuilière and Sanadoire, real geological curiosities, and the tranquil valley of the Ruisseau de Fontsalade.
From Lac de Servières to Puy de l'Ouire
7.47 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,496 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
Follow the GR®30 on one of its most beautiful sections to reach Lac de Servières, a pretty glacial lake with a path around it, at Puy de l'Ouire, which offers magnificent views of the Guéry site and the Roches Tuilière and Sanadoire from its summit. The route is a round trip, with clear views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy massif over much of the way.
Circular from Lac de Servières to Puy de l'Ouire
6.49 mi
+958 ft
-951 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular starting from Lac de Servières takes you to the ridges, where you will have magnificent views of Lac de Guéry, La Banne d'Ordanche and the Sancy ridges. The climb is gentle on a forest road and the descent follows theGR®30trail, where walking poles will come in handy.
From Lac de Servières to La Banne d'Ordanche via the Puy de l'Ouire
15.36 mi
+2,861 ft
-2,854 ft
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful hike combining views of the Sancy massif and the Chaîne des Puys.
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.
La Banne d’Ordanche
8.06 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,483 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
A route through the Auvergne mountain pastures, on a peak overlooking the spa town of La Bourboule.
Lake Guéry
Association / Club / Walk leader3.96 mi
+486 ft
-486 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
This volcanic lake is the highest in Auvergne. Situated 8 km from Mont-Dore and surrounded by mountain pastures, you may come across flocks of sheep. Do not approach them as they are guarded by Patou dogs.
Circular on the north-western side of Lake Guery
2.89 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the agenda: pontoons, Cascade des Mortes waterfall, magnificent pastures, pine forest, surprise from the (4).
The Lac de Servières from the Lac de Guéry
9.53 mi
+1,683 ft
-1,683 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Lac de Guéry, of volcanic origin, is the starting point for this hike. At 1244 m, it is the highest lake in Auvergne. Along the way, you'll follow the ridge to the Lac de Servières.
⚠️Please note that the route of the GR® 30 has been modified since 2022, and several sections have been changed and no longer correspond with the IGN maps.
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 Queuille meander loop at the Fades Viaduct
5.57 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,017 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Queuille (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Sioule River shapes the landscape of the Combrailles. Between valleys, wild gorges, forest paths and volcanic peaks offering magnificent views... here, it is the Queuille meander that takes our breath away with its strange tranquillity and perfect curves.
The Puy de l'Angle via the ridges south of the Col de la Croix Morand
4.74 mi
+1,673 ft
-1,670 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
For anyone from Auvergne, the Col de la Croix Morand is inextricably linked to Jean-Louis Murat, who sang about it better than anyone else (and who was also the only one to do so!). Starting from the pass and heading south, you walk along the ridges and cross a few puys in a magnificent setting of wide open spaces and panoramic views of the volcanic Auvergne, witha"deep feeling" of freedom.
Pessade from the Col de la Croix Morand
8.85 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,171 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk taking you from the Col de la Croix Morand to Pessade via the GR®4, offering, once past the Col du Baladou, beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Limagne. After a stretch through the forest, the route rejoins the GR®4 with the Puy de la Tache in sight and views of the hills and the Mont Dore valley.
Col de la Croix Morand - Courbanges
9.75 mi
+1,230 ft
-2,051 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
You’ll pass close to farms, with lovely countryside scenery, then you’ll go through Chambon-sur-Lac and, of course, its lake, and you’ll take the Chemin des Quayres as you head deep into a thick forest.
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