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Saint-Arcons-d'Allier walks
Abbeys of Pébrac and Chanteuges
Visorando Member
12.43 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Arcons-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful long loop, rich in scenery and built heritage, on the heights of the Allier.
Circular loop between Chanteuges and La Cambuse
Association / Club / Walk leader2.18 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
A short walk around Chanteuges, combining the cool banks of the Desges with a section of the old road from Brioude to Saugues (until 1825), offering lovely views of the Desges and Allier valleys.
Between Chanteuges and La Bretagnolle
5.27 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
After a climb offering a fine view of the Chanteuges Abbey site, the route winds through meadows and woods, linking three of the hamlets in the commune of Chanteuges: Féry, Fromenty and La Bretagnolle.
Between Chanteuges and Saint-Julien-des-Chazes
8.85 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,070 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
The route follows part of the old track from Langeac to Saugues (before the current road was built around 1825), then the old track from Chanteuges to Prades. It is a particularly beautiful walk above Saint-Julien-des-Chazes and around Le Chausse.
Between Chanteuges and Pébrac
9.67 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,555 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
After a climb offering a beautiful view of the Chanteuges Abbey site, the route winds through the woods to Pébrac. It then follows paths overlooking the Desges Valley as far as Chanteuges.
Short circular loop from Chanteuges to the Allier
2.12 mi
+269 ft
-256 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
A short walk around Chanteuges to the banks of the Allier. It first crosses the village’s paved slanting streets beneath the old abbey, then passes through La Vialle – which was undoubtedly the village’s original settlement – before reaching the banks of the Allier and then a section of the old road from Saugues to Brioude (in use until 1825).
Chanteuges, Bourleyre and Tavernat
4.57 mi
+568 ft
-541 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
This walk, through woods and alongside the river, follows mainly wide paths. In particular, it follows old routes used before the construction of the current roads inthe 19th century. It links four villages and hamlets in the commune of Chanteuges.
Le Monteil and Légal from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes
3.65 mi
+843 ft
-843 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes (Haute-Loire)
A very beautiful walk. The route offers stunning views over the Allier valley from the Chemin de Darne, as well as from the waterfall right up to the finish.
La Bretogne - Barlet - Marsanges circular
6.63 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,093 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Langeac (Haute-Loire)
Circular with the highest point halfway along the route, offering superb views of Langeac surrounded by mountains.
The Langeadois Mines
6.55 mi
+407 ft
-397 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Langeac (Haute-Loire)
A former mining area, with a few remains but above all a long, flat path that used to be a railway line.
The crosses with balls in Charraix
9.40 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,126 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Prades (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful themed hike in the hills above the Allier valley. Charraix is a pretty village with a rich architectural heritage in addition to its famous crosses with balls. There are some beautiful views along several sections of this route.Visorando app recommended between (9) and (10)
From the Allier Gorges to the Margeride: the circular ‘Loop of the Crosses with Balls’
8.25 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,146 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Prades (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A circular walk starting from Prades that leads to Charraix, a village known for its ‘crosses with balls’.
From the Allier Gorges to the foothills of the Margeride, a magnificent walk through the characteristic landscapes of the Haute-Loire, with its basalt columns and granite boulders scattered across the meadows.
Villages and banks of the Allier in Langeac
5.77 mi
+249 ft
-279 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mazeyrat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A pleasant circular loop on the west bank of the Allier. From the Costet bridge north of Langeac to the viewpoint on the Biot cliff, with a detour through the charming villages of Truchon and Cerzat. Stops at beautiful stretches of river where you may see fly fishers. Return to the car park along the river.
Durande viewpoint and Siaugues Saint-Romain castle
10.51 mi
+2,431 ft
-2,405 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Siaugues-Sainte-Marie (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the village of Siaugues Sainte-Marie, climb towards the Durande orientation point via smooth forest tracks, then enjoy a fun descent to the castle hidden in the forest, and finally return to the village.
From Reilhac to Guérin via Langeac
9.52 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,765 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mazeyrat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A walk along the Ramade Valley. Starting from Reilhac, passing through Langec and Volmadet, then descending through the villages of Guérin and Francon, before returning via Peyrusse and Le Chambon.
La Durande
8.51 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Vernet (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Le Vernet, this walk offers beautiful panoramic views of the Devès at the summit of La Durande.
Circular around Cerzat and Pié du Roi
4.37 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cerzat (Haute-Loire)
Set off to explore the pretty little village of Cerzat, with its oven, church and wash house. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Margeride and the plateau. The highlight of the walk is entering the Pié du Roi volcano and discovering the small lake that occupies what remains of the crater. You'll love this walk through the nature of the Hautes-Pyrénées.
Lavoûte-Chilhac from Chilhac
8.03 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,168 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chilhac (Haute-Loire)
This circular loop connects two beautiful villages via theGR®®470and small roads (see § Practical information). Added to this loop are a visit to Chilhac, a visit to the Sainte-Croix Priory, and a short loop on the heights of Lavoûte-Chilhac offering beautiful views.