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Roche Nité walks
La Roche Nité
Visorando Member
1.17 mi
+118 ft
-135 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Valbeleix (Puy-de-Dôme)
Situated on the edge of the Plateau de la Chavade, the Roche Nité is a lava outcrop left behind by the glacier, offering an exceptional view over the Couze de Valbeleix valley, the Cézallier, the Monts Dore and the Chaîne des Puys.
Walks near Roche Nité
From Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise to Murol
8.79 mi
+948 ft
-1,575 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
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.
Between Puy de Sancy and Monts Dore
44.98 mi
+8,816 ft
-8,520 ft
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
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.
Courbanges - Chareire
11.77 mi
+2,595 ft
-2,543 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
You will pass close to waterfalls at Cheix, Pérouse and Biche, and stop for a quick drink at the Sainte-Anne spring before beginning the ascent of the Puy de Champgourdeix (alt. 1,566 m) and the Perdrix (alt. 1,824 m), with views over the resort of Super Besse.
Puy de Sancy from Super Besse
6.16 mi
+1,703 ft
-2,037 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Access to the Puy de Sancy on the outward journey via the eastern and northern ridges of the Super Besse resort, and return via theGR®®4.Please note that two vehicles are required for this hike: one at the top of the resort and another at the Lac des Hermines car park.
⚠️ 22/07/2026: the GPX track at Puy de la Perdrix has been slightly modified to follow the current signposting on the ground.
Puy de Chambourguet and Puy de Champgourdeix
5.11 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,024 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Explore the area around the Super-Besse resort by visiting the Puys de Chambourguet and Champgourdeix. You’ll discover two volcanic peaks with completely different appearances. A leisurely, family-friendly hike along the paths and tracks around the resort.
From Murol to Pessade
11.50 mi
+2,290 ft
-1,181 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage 2 of the 5-day route.
This stage takes you to theGR®4trail through the countryside. You can visit Murol Castle at the start of the stage, then the troglodyte caves of Chautignat.
Voissières - Le Mont Dore
7.73 mi
+2,031 ft
-1,726 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
A return route to Mont Dore, taking care to avoid the same paths as the previous day.
Auvergne Volcanoes Park – Sancy Massif – Puy de Sancy – Chambon-sur-Lac
11.72 mi
+971 ft
-4,039 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Puy-de-Dôme
A walk starting from Puy de Sancy (located an hour’s drive south of Clermont-Ferrand) to the town of Chambon-sur-Lac.
This walk offers views of the Chaudefour Valley National Nature Reserve from the ridge path of the Sancy massif, as well as the valley floor.
The walk ends at Lake Chambon, which is a lovely spot not only for a swim (weather permitting) but also to watch the sunset.
The Grande Cascade from the summit of Sancy
5.47 mi
+919 ft
-3,251 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike for the whole family (but suitable footwear is essential) which, from the summit of Puy de Sancy, will take you along the ridges to the Grande Cascade. A challenging route alternating between ascents and descents, offering stunning 360° views as far as Puy de Dôme, Puy Mary and well beyond, weather permitting.
Mont-Dore Station - Col de la Croix Morand
9.16 mi
+3,163 ft
-2,812 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme)
You will pass through the ridges, the Puy des Crebasses (alt. 1,762 m), the Roc de Cuzeau (alt. 1,737 m) and the Puy de l'Angle (alt. 1,740 m), with an optional detour via the Grande Cascade, all with views of the resort and the magnificent Chaudefour Valley.