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Rocles walks
Circular country loop around Souvigny
Visorando Member
14.14 mi
+436 ft
-413 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Souvigny (Allier)
A circular route through the Souvigny countryside, with the first part passing through large cultivated fields and the second part through more rural and wooded areas. Beautiful opulent farms and manor houses line the route, not to mention, of course, the beautiful village of Souvigny.
The two forests of Fleuriel
8.38 mi
+525 ft
-531 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fleuriel (Allier)
Walk around Fleuriel. A bit of tarmac but on a quiet road, a bit of woodland, a bit of meadow. A varied landscape for a walk during which you can bring a picnic.
Circular via Louchy-Montfand from Cesset
5.65 mi
+331 ft
-302 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Cesset (Allier)
An easy hike in the hills overlooking Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule, west of the Allier valley, partly following the GR®300 trail with a few short stretches on minor roads. Easy, well-marked and signposted paths. Beautiful views of Saint Pourçain-sur-Sioule. Unshaded route, best avoided during heatwaves.
Bouble Gorges in Chantelle
3.78 mi
+443 ft
-472 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Deneuille-lès-Chantelle (Allier)
A short 8-shaped walk at the foot of Saint-Vincent de Chantelle Abbey.
The Briailles Hill
4.61 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule (Allier)
A family hike that passes through the vineyards of Saint-Pourçain.
Circular Hérisson via La Maugarnie
8.37 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hérisson (Allier)
This route will take you from the heights of the Croix de l'Ours to the Soulongis National Forest. Views overlooking the medieval village of Hérisson and numerous heritage sites punctuate this route.
Around Hérisson via the church of Chateloy
2.44 mi
+226 ft
-220 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Hérisson (Allier)
A short route starting in the pretty village of Hérisson at the foot of its castle ruins.
Strolling and museums in Moulins
2.68 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Moulins (Allier) (Allier)
On the agenda for a busy day: a visit to the unmissable National Centre for Stage Costumes, which alone is worth a detour to Moulins; you'll still have time to cross the Allier to stroll through the shopping streets and the historic district, perhaps visiting one or two other museums.The time indicated for this trip does not, of course, take into account visits to the various museums.
The Beaver Trail, Allier Nature Reserve
8.46 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Moulins (Allier) (Allier)
A round trip on the Sentier aménagé des Castors (Beaver Trail) from Moulins, along the banks of the Allier.
Moulin Parraut
7.42 mi
+656 ft
-659 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Charroux (Allier)
A very pleasant hike through countryside and forest between Charroux and the banks of the Sioule, with superb views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Bourbonnais mountains on a clear day.
The Wall Trail
1.53 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
1h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chouvigny (Allier)
A pleasant, challenging walk offering panoramic views of the Sioule Gorges.
Yellow markings.
GPS recommended. Not recommended for families with young children (see practical information).
High ground and banks of the Sioule at Chouvigny
7.94 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chouvigny (Allier)
Circular in the Calvinian countryside overlooking the Sioule Gorges, then along the riverbank.
Old village of Saint-Éloy
1.20 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Éloy-les-Mines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short walk to discover the site of Vieux Bourg, a pleasant hamlet on the lake shore, with a beautiful old church decorated with numerous Byzantine-inspired frescoes.
From Isle-et-Bardais to Tronçais
13.11 mi
+636 ft
-643 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Isle-et-Bardais (Allier)
The first circular stage of the Grand Loop of the Ponds, a walk through the heart of the Tronçais Forest, starting at the Étang de Pirot and finishing at the Étang de Tronçais.
In memory of Nicolas Rambourg
Association / Club / Walk leader
14.86 mi
+482 ft
-472 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Vitray (Allier)
This beautiful walk will take you back to the rich industrial past of the Tronçais Forest. You will visit the forges at Morat and Tronçais, built by the Lorraine industrialist Nicolas Rambourg, and the four ponds (Saint-Bonnet, Morat, Tronçais, Saloup) that he created to power them. An industrial nod in the heart of France’s most beautiful oak forest.
Tour of the Saint-Bonnet and Morat ponds
4.67 mi
+72 ft
-98 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais (Allier)
In the heart of the Tronçais Forest, a family walk along the ponds, navigating among the oak trees of the Colbert reserve.
Tour of the Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais pond in the heart of the Tronçais Forest
3.02 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais (Allier)
A short family walk around the Étang de Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais pond in the heart of France's most beautiful oak forest, renowned among other things for its oak wood, which is highly sought after for the manufacture of barrels for the great vineyards. You will discover magnificent oak trees with perfectly straight trunks.
Le Bois Coutayon
5.68 mi
+200 ft
-226 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vendat (Allier)
The walk takes you to Bois Coutayon on the border between the municipalities of Vendat and Saint-Pont. In the wild boar park, with a little luck and patience, you may spot wild boars and piglets or deer and fawns!
La Brigandière Trail
3.50 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Dornes (Nièvre)
Circular walk to enjoy the countryside. Starts and finishes at the Étangs des Baillys. The route follows mainly rural paths through the hedgerow countryside of the Sologne Bourbonnaise, with sunken lanes that are damp or even wet in places, old oak trees, and wild flora and fauna – keep quiet and observe...This route becomes technical in winter or after wet weather, which adds to the charm of the old paths...