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Rentières walks
Sarran and the woodland
A short, very pleasant walk, starting with a warm-up on flat ground; much of the route follows grassy paths, with lovely views, including of the Cézallier (Le Pependille), as well as Mercœur and the Forez... Much of the route is shaded yet still bright. Hellebores adorn the path.
You can take the opportunity to visit the picturesque village of Rentières, with its church, small chapel, fountain square, viewing points and rich flora.
Take a short break at the start or on your return at L’Accueillette des Pensées, visit the garden or enjoy a cup of herbal tea made from the garden’s herbs
Old Valley of Saints Trail and Pic de l'Avoiron tower
This walk between Boudes and Saint-Hérent allows you to discover the landscapes around the Pic de l'Avoiron and get closer to the Vallée des Saints.
If you approach the old entrance to the Vallée des Saints, you will find that it is now closed.
The Valley of the Saints (fairy chimney trail)
Boudes, its vineyards and the Vallée des Saints, known as the Colorado of Lembron.
The Fairy Chimneys of Boudes
The Sentier des Cheminées de Fées trail leads to a dry forest with a series of viewpoints overlooking geological formations: fairy chimneys, cirques and multicoloured cliffs.
La Chaux and the Bois de Jaby
A walk through the woods and countryside of Lembron, starting from the village of Mareugheol and its14th-century fortified castle, then on to the15th- and16th-century castle of Villeuneuve.
Circular Montjours to Mareugheol
Walk with views of the Lembronnais region and numerous castles, with an optional visit to the village fort.
Villeneuve Lembron
An easy and enjoyable walk for lovers of chestnuts and wild cherries.
Luguet signpost
The Signal du Luguet is the highest point of the Cézallier. This hike along wide tracks, the only difficulty being the distance, takes you around the peak and up to the summit. But as for the view from the top, forget it, as it’s covered in trees! You can nevertheless enjoy the scenery by skirting the summit and taking in a 360° panorama, from the Puy de Dôme to the Monts du Cantal.
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.
Montcelet route
An easy, short walk through woods, farmland and pastures, ideal for families.
Climb the tower to enjoy a 360° panorama, with views of the Céréalier, the Livradois, and the peaks of Usson and Nonette.
As you climb the tower, you will discover the remains of the ancient fortress and the villages it protected.
The Serre Cross
This route allows you to admire the village of Léotoing and the ruins of its castle, and to discover the Alagnon valley, the Cézaliers mountains and the castle of Torsiac.
Chambezon - Le Caure
A physically demanding route halfway down the descent into the valley, offering magnificent views of the Alagnon Valley and Léotoing Castle.
The Orgues de Chadecol
A hike to discover the site of Chadecol, inhabited 10,000 years ago by the first farmers and herders.
A walk to admire the basalt columns of Chadecol, the Allagnon valley and the village of Blesle.
La Ferme du Bos
This walk begins in the woods along a stream, leading to a former 17th-century fortified castle that has now been converted into a farm. You’ll discover magnificent views over the valleys surrounding the charming village of Blesle.
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.
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.
Circular walk starting from Bessolle
A walk through plains and forests along part of the Couze Pavin river valley.
The Vernassal Stream
This pleasant route, partly through woodland along the stream or across farmland, offers views of Torsiac Castle in the foreground and then Léotoing Castle.
In the background lies the Alagnon valley.
Grand tour of La Godivelle
Almost exclusively on wide paths, this hike around the pretty hamlet of La Godivelle crosses the characteristic landscapes of the Cézallier: pastures as far as the eye can see, the gentle lines of the "Mountains", peatlands, lakes and a few woods. On the way back, you will pass through the Sagnes de la Godivelle Nature Reserve.
Landscape on the left bank of the Couze Pavin at Saint-Floret
A short but not-so-easy walk, full of charm, offering a bird’s-eye view of the landscapes in and around the Couze Pavin Gorges.
Around the Couze Pavin between Saint-Floret and Saurier
Hike on both sides of the Couze Pavin valley between the feudal villages of Saint-Floret and Saurier. Each has remarkable medieval bridges and highly historic sites such as the Château de Saint-Floret, the Église du Chastel and the Maison du Louvetier de Saurier.
The sparkling spring of Bois du Four
In search of the spring in the forest, this is a short but challenging hike that starts by following the Sianne valley and continues towards the hamlet of Chantejail through the woods that cover the ridges of the Pic du Chambon.
Passing through Puy de Lavelle from Couze Pavin
During the hike, you will discover the white water of the Couze Pavin, the rocky landscape of Puy de Lavelle and its brightly coloured flora, magnificent views of the Couze valley and, of course, the village of Saint-Floret with its rich heritage.
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.
Pic and Chapel of Saint-Pierre
A short 5 km round-trip hike to Pic de Saint-Pierre and its chapel. A little-known summit, yet it is easily accessible and offers a 360° panorama of the Sancy, the Cotteuges Valley and, in fine weather, the Chaîne des Puys and the Livradois-Forez.
Jonas troglodytic site and Pic Saint-Pierre from Lomprat
A short hike rich in discoveries: the beautiful pagan calvary of Lomprat, the troglodytic site of Jonas, Pic Saint-Pierre topped by its chapel and offering a beautiful panorama of the Couze Pavin valley, not to mention the villages you pass through with their old houses, fountains and wash houses.
The castles in Lorlanges
A walk through farmland and forests, along a stream, with views of the châteaux of Védrines, Vernassal and Léotoing.
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.
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.
Discovering Besse for campers
What a pleasure it is to leave "home" on foot, taking a path through the woods along a beautiful stream to discover one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Auvergne!
Puy de Montchal and the Chiloza Waterfalls
If you only have one day to spend in Besse and its surroundings, this long hike will take you to the medieval village of Besse, the Couze Pavin, the Fontaine Goyon, the Puy de Montchal and Lac Pavin, a countryside dotted with farms where you can buy Saint-Nectaire cheese, and finally the Chiloza waterfalls.
The Chiloza falls
A wander among the underbrush along the Couze Pavin, from bank to bank, flowing in cascades.
Between Puy de Sancy and Monts Dore
A very beautiful route that takes you along the ridges of Sancy and through the medieval villages of Besse and Murol, betweenGR®4andGR®30.
This route can be done in stages, staying in hotels or lodges. The addresses where we stopped will be indicated in the stage descriptions.
From Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise to Murol
First stage of a 5-day route.
This stage takes you through the mountain pastures to the medieval town of Murol. A very pretty route ending near Lake Chambon.
Le Puy de Sancy from Besse
Hike starting from the town of Besse, located an hour's drive from Clermont-Ferrand. This hike is mainly in open countryside. It allows you to admire Lake Pavin, overlook the town of Super-Besse and, above all, enjoy a 360° view from Puy de Sancy.
Lac Pavin and Lac de Montcineyre from Besse
Hike in the Auvergne Volcanoes Park, starting from Besse (located an hour's drive south of Clermont-Ferrand). The discovery trail starting from the Hôtel le Clos combines wooded areas and open countryside, passing by Lake Pavin and Lake Montcineyre (swimming is prohibited in both).
The trail is very well marked throughout (markings and signs).
From Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise to Lac Pavin
Starting from the Le Clos hotel in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, this loop takes you around Lac Pavin using the discovery trail and theGR®30.
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.
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.