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Walking quiz "Through our history in Saint-Amant-Tallende"
Tourism professional 
0.68 mi
+82 ft
-72 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amant-Tallende (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route is linked to a quiz walk that allows you to discover the town's iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage in a fun way. Find the "Au fil de nos histoires" poster on the church square and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration or app download required).
You can choose the "adult" trail or the "adult + child" trail (with additional questions for children aged 6 to 11).
The description below refers only to the "adult" route.
Tour of Puy de Peyronère via Saint-Saturnin and Saint-Amant
Visorando Member 6.22 mi
+889 ft
-899 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Amant-Tallende (Puy-de-Dôme)
Circular route around Puy de Peyronère, whose northern slopes are covered with orchards, which are characteristic of this part of the Monne valley. The route offers beautiful views and passes through two ancient villages rich in architectural heritage: Saint-Saturnin (castle and remarkable church) and Saint-Amant (castle, old bridge, etc.).
The orchards of Tallende via Saint-Amant
Visorando Member 6.43 mi
+597 ft
-597 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Tallende (Puy-de-Dôme)
A peaceful hike in the countryside and on the heights of Tallende, passing through the neighbouring village of Saint-Amant. The route takes you past numerous orchards, some older than others and more or less well maintained, which are a speciality of this village on the edge of Limagne. The heights offer extensive views, and the route crosses two beautiful rivers, the Veyre and the Monne, several times.
The Orchards of Tallende
Visorando Member 3.94 mi
+361 ft
-344 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Tallende (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through the plain where there used to be many orchards, now reduced to just a few. Depending on the season, the Veyre and its tributary, the Monne, have a good flow. As you climb, there are lovely views of the surrounding plain.
From Saint-Saturnin to Notre-Dame de Randol Abbey
Visorando Member 
4.90 mi
+627 ft
-627 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk begins in Saint-Saturnin, a village between the Monne Gorges and the Veyre Valley. The village is home to one of the most important Romanesque churches in Auvergne and a royal castle. The walk continues to Notre-Dame de Randol Abbey, passing through green, rolling countryside.
Explore the Montepo site from Saint-Saturnin
Visorando Member 
3.51 mi
+371 ft
-390 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
This hike allows you to discover the Montepo site, which has been developed by the Arkose Association. You will discover stromatolites, a geological curiosity of the tertiary limestone rocks of the Limagne plain. The view before you highlights the Limagne Fault and the associated volcanic activity (informative panels are provided). In May and June, many species of orchids bloom on these dry grasslands. Finally, the balcony trail along the cornices of the old terraces cultivated in the last century offers beautiful views of the medieval village of Saint-Saturnin and its castle.
La Montagne de la Serre overlooking Saint-Saturnin
Visorando Member 7.73 mi
+974 ft
-965 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
The village of Saint-Saturnin, one of the most beautiful villages in France, boasts one of the five most beautiful Romanesque churches in Auvergne. On the other side of the Veyre valley, discover the nine fountains of the wine-growing hamlet of Chadrat, built on the slopes of the Montagne de la Serre, amidst ancient terraces.
A mystical walk in the hills above La Monne
Visorando Member 9.84 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,138 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Saint-Saturnin, immerse yourself in very different mystical atmospheres: the Monastère Notre-Dame de Randol, a modern Benedictine monastery where monks make cheese, the megalithic site of the Allée Couverte de la Grotte, and the unmissable Église Notre-Dame de Saint-Saturnin, one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Auvergne.
Le Puy de Peyronère
Visorando Member 7.24 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,293 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the pretty medieval village of Saint-Saturnin, I suggest a walk on the heights of the Monne, then a tour of the Puy de Peyronère, before returning to the banks of the Monne to discover the old village of Saint-Amant.
The Montepo site and Sainte-Anne Chapel as seen from Chadrat
Visorando Member 6.68 mi
+942 ft
-935 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular walk along the limestone slopes of Montagne de la Serre, rich in stromatolites, to explore the site of the old Montépo vineyard terraces via a path created by the Arkose association, before climbing back up to the heights, passing by the little Sainte-Anne Chapel.
Chanonat - Chadrat circular loop on the Serre mountain
Visorando Member 7.56 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chanonat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Discover two ancient villages typical of the region, located on either side of the Serre Mountain, an ancient lava flow overlooking the Limagne, offering views of the puys, the Monts du Forez and the Monts Dore.
L'Auzon and the Montagne de la Serre
Visorando Member 8.84 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,220 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chanonat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Chanonat, a pretty medieval village, stroll along the Auzon before climbing to the heights of the Montagne de la Serre. This inverted relief, which rises above the Limagne Plain, was created by the erosion of the sedimentary rocks of the surrounding plain by rivers, including the Auzon on its northern slope.
Around the Puy de Saint-Sandoux
Visorando Member 5.74 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sandoux (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short circular route in Limagne, starting from Saint-Sandoux, to climb a little way up the eponymous hill and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
A pleasant walk along the banks of the Auzon.
Visorando Member 
1.77 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Chanonat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Near Chanonat, this short walk takes you across the Auzon twice and past several ponds. It's a great way to stretch your legs, alone or with your family, in the forest.
Moderator's note: some difficulties with orientation on this route. See reviews.
Puy de Marmant and Plateau de Corent starting from Monton.
Visorando Member 8.22 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,644 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Veyre-Monton (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route with ascents and descents to discover some beautiful viewpoints on the heights of Monton: the Puy de la Vierge, the Puy de Marmant (nature reserve) and the Plateau de Corent (archaeological site), and also to enjoy the banks of the Veyre at the bottom of the valley.
The Gergovie Plateau from Opme
Visorando Member 8.29 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,188 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Opme, climb up to the limestone plateau of Jussat, then on to the famous Gergovie Plateau for a circular route offering beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Monts du Forez. Discover the beautiful fortified village of Opme and its castle (remarkable gardens).
Castles of the Auzon Valley
Visorando Member 9.31 mi
+1,447 ft
-1,447 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Opme and its castle overlooking the Auzon Valley, descend into the valley to discover the beautiful Château de la Batisse and the ruins of Château de Chanonat.
The Auzon via Puy Giroux
Visorando Member 8.52 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,706 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The climb up Puy Giroux offers magnificent panoramic views of the Chaîne des Puys and Mont Dore. Descend through the pretty villages of Opme and Chanonat to reach the banks of the Auzon and the Chaos de la Flore. A short stretch across the Redon plateau to return.
Between Le Puy Giroux and Montrognon
Visorando Member 7.10 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This hike involves climbing two volcanoes, Puy Giroux and Montrognon, where you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views. The route also takes you through several villages (Saulzet, Opme and Romagnat) via a trail that follows forest paths.
The slopes of Puy Giroux
Visorando Member 1.87 mi
+259 ft
-259 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Romagnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A family-friendly hike on the slopes of Puy Giroux, offering views of the Montagne de la Serre and the Redon Plateau.
Countryside and village of Plauzat
Visorando Member 5.70 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Plauzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk in the Plauzat countryside before exploring this beautiful village in Limagne: rich winegrowers' houses, crosses, fountains, wash houses and a beautiful Romanesque church.
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