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Saint-Cirgues-sur-Couze walks
Passing through Tourzel from the Couze Pavin
Visorando Member
8.85 mi
+1,375 ft
-1,368 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cirgues-sur-Couze (Puy-de-Dôme)
The route first follows the Couze Pavin, whose white water flows down from the crater lake of the same name, then climbs the plateau towards Chazeras, offering beautiful views of the magnificent village of Saint-Floret, then Tourzel, before descending to Saint-Cirgues-sur-Couze and its château.
Passing through Puy de Lavelle from Couze Pavin
6.33 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
During the hike, you will discover the white water of the Couze Pavin, the rocky landscape of Puy de Lavelle and its brightly coloured flora, magnificent views of the Couze valley and, of course, the village of Saint-Floret with its rich heritage.
Around the Couze Pavin between Saint-Floret and Saurier
9.39 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,365 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Floret (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike on both sides of the Couze Pavin valley between the feudal villages of Saint-Floret and Saurier. Each has remarkable medieval bridges and highly historic sites such as the Château de Saint-Floret, the Église du Chastel and the Maison du Louvetier de Saurier.
Landscape on the left bank of the Couze Pavin at Saint-Floret
3.67 mi
+564 ft
-571 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Floret (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short but not-so-easy walk, full of charm, offering a bird’s-eye view of the landscapes in and around the Couze Pavin Gorges.
Puy d’Ysson and the surrounding area
4.85 mi
+682 ft
-712 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Solignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk of just under 8 km, passing the orientation table on the Puy d’Ysson (856 m), which offers a 360° view of the Chaîne des Puys and the Forez.
From the caves of Perrier to Pardines, or the history of the village of Les Roches
4.38 mi
+617 ft
-614 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Perrier (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hiking trail climbs up to the village of Les Roches, a prehistoric site currently undergoing restoration, then leads to Pardines via the plateau before descending through a beautiful acacia forest. Here you can see the outcrop of ancient lacustrine sediments, known as Lahres.
Via the Puy de Mercoeur
5.82 mi
+495 ft
-522 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Perrier (Puy-de-Dôme)
Rivers or simple streams, steep slopes between forests and meadows, picturesque villages showcasing their old stone buildings, steeped in history – this is the Auvergne of volcanoes.
Circular walk around Nescher and Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe
8.41 mi
+830 ft
-840 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Neschers (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route from one village to another through the hills, pastures and farmland.
From Champeix to Montaigut via the Saint-Julien cellars
6.81 mi
+928 ft
-928 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Champeix (Puy-de-Dôme)
The route starts in Champeix, passes through the hills with views of the Couze Chambon valley, crosses the large site of the Saint-Julien cellars, then wanders through the pretty village of Montaigut-le-Blanc, before following the Couze back to Champeix, where you can visit the old Marchidial district and its gardens.
The tour of Puy d'Ysson
3.89 mi
+354 ft
-344 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Solignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walking around Puy d'Ysson, you can discover the surrounding villages one by one without having to climb to the top.
You can park at point (2) to shorten the hike and reduce the elevation gain even further. There are even picnic tables.
Le Puy d'Ysson
4.66 mi
+728 ft
-732 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Solignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the summit of Puy d'Ysson, there is a 360° panoramic view of the agricultural plains of Lembron.
A lovely walk through fields, villages and forests.
Around Solignat via Les Tremoux
4.58 mi
+502 ft
-512 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Solignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy walk through rolling countryside offering beautiful views, sometimes over wide valleys with gentle slopes dotted with splashes of colour—reflecting the variety of crops—and sometimes over ancient volcanoes, small hills scattered across the landscape.
Passing through Colamine via the GRP® “Autour d’Issoire”
7.00 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,070 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Vodable (Puy-de-Dôme)
A tour of three old villages in the Lembron valley, offering sweeping volcanic panoramas with gently rolling terrain. You can admire the medieval village of Vodable, the church at Colamine, standing alone on the edge of a valley, and the church at Dauzat, on the edge of the Cézallier, perched on its basalt outcrop.
Château de la Ronzière in Chadeleuf
3.75 mi
+213 ft
-226 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chadeleuf (Puy-de-Dôme)
A stroll through the countryside with views of the lavender fields, passing close to the horses at Château de la Ronzière, ending by crossing the once-fortified village of Chadeleuf; do make a detour to visit the church.
The oppidum of Ronzières starting from Vodable and view of Lembron
8.38 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,194 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vodable (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the heart of Lembron, a land of ancient volcanoes and lava flows, the village of Ronzières winds around a basalt hill. Proud of its oppidum, this stronghold was used as early as the first millennium BCE.
Puy de Gourdon via Puy de la Rodde
7.54 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,407 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montaigut-le-Blanc (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A return trip to the summit of Puy de Gourdon, offering a beautiful panoramic view, is added to a circular route around and on Puy de la Rodde, starting from the medieval village of Montaigut-le-Blanc.