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Sail-sous-Couzan walks
The Sail-sous-Couzan Castle circular route
Visorando Member
7.78 mi
+1,539 ft
-1,526 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sail-sous-Couzan (Loire)
This circular walk begins at the sparkling mineral water spring in the village of Sail-sous-Couzan, almost directly opposite the ‘Fontfort’ kiosk, its former site. Running mainly through woodland, the route takes us to the fortified castle and the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Couzan.
Walk around Sail-sous-Couzan
4.57 mi
+843 ft
-830 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sail-sous-Couzan (Loire)
A walk in Sail-sous-Couzan offering the chance to discover the Baume dam and the Grotte des Fées.
Goutelas Castle and Bélizar’s Tomb
2.13 mi
+410 ft
-404 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Marcoux (Loire) (Loire)
Goutelas Castle and Bélizar’s Tomb: a walk through woodland and vineyards, with views over the plain...
From Puy de Chavanne to the Ligeay Waterfalls via the Bois de Grand Val
7.97 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,473 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Palogneux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Palogneux, this route takes you past the basalt columns of the Puy de Chavanne, then on to the fabulous Ligeay waterfalls. The return journey takes you through the Bois de Grand Val.
The basalt columns of Puy de Chavanne and the Ligeay waterfalls
10.68 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,844 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Palogneux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Palogneux, this route takes you past the basalt columns of the Puy de Chavanne, before continuing on to the Ligeay waterfalls. The route then follows a circular route along theGR®89to the village of Les Places, before returning to the village via the Goutte Crémière and the Épeurios.
The mountain-pass route starting from Palogneux
5.72 mi
+961 ft
-942 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Palogneux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Palogneux, this forest route passes by the Saint-Roch Chapel on its way to the hamlet of Boissel. It then returns to the village via the Col du Las and the Col de la Grande Roue.
Tour of Chalmazel via Roc de l'Olme
9.93 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
From the top of Roc de l'Olme, a rock climbing spot, you can admire the view overlooking Chalmazel and the Lignon valley.
The sound of streams will accompany your steps.
4-pass circular starting from Chalmazel-Jeansagnières
10.85 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,545 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
An ideal hike to do in the morning to enjoy the coolness of the undergrowth, sheltered from the rising sun.
You will overlook the Chalmazelloise valley, the Haut Lignon valley and, in the distance, the summit of Pierre sur Haute.
Your attention will be drawn to the numerous blueberry fields.
Circular Col de la Loge starting from Chalmazel
12.74 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,028 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
A walk in the Monts du Forez, towards the Hautes Chaumes, passing through heathland dotted with heather and blueberry bushes, then through forests.
Chorsin waterfall and tall grass
6.35 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sauvain (Loire)
A magnificent and fairly easy circuit. Shaded in its first section, it allows you to discover the beautiful Chorsin waterfall and then reaches the plateau of tall grasses before quickly returning to its starting point. The circuit is well signposted with information panels.
The Chorsin Waterfall
5.46 mi
+860 ft
-843 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
This is an easy hike that we did with children aged 7 and 10. Maximum duration: 2 hours.
Route of the Fraisse Chapel via Mont Sémiol
5.79 mi
+896 ft
-906 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Châtelneuf (Loire) (Loire)
This route passes near an ancient volcano, Mont Sémiol, which offers beautiful views of the Forez plain from its heights, then continues to the Fraisse Chapel at an altitude of 1,012 metres.
Circular of Garnier shepherd's huts starting from Courreau
10.40 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,611 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
A beautiful walk to the high pastures, passing by the shepherd's hut de Garnier and the beautiful Chorsin waterfall.
Route of the huts from the Saint-Germain-Laval Architects’ Festival
3.74 mi
+564 ft
-541 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-Laval (Loire)
This summer 2021, Saint-Germain-Laval is hosting the Festival des Cabanes d’Architectes, organised in partnership with the Festival des Cabanes and La Soierie associations, both based in Faverges. This route will allow you to discover the three huts, the historic village and the banks of the River Aix...
Madone circuit in Champdieu
5.38 mi
+594 ft
-587 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Champdieu (Loire)
A short family route offering a chance to explore the heights of Champdieu with unobstructed views of the Forez plain.
High pastures, Pierre sur Haute and Colleigne from the shepherd's hut at Jasserie Garnier
9.38 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,214 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
A magnificent walk, classic in the Monts du Forez, offering a change of scenery on the high pastures at altitude, but with fairly gentle gradients.