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Saint-Hilaire-la-Croix
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1.09 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-la-Croix (Puy-de-Dôme)
Very short walk on a pretty section of the Way of St James.
Tour of the Sep dam
4.12 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-la-Croix (Puy-de-Dôme)
Tour of the Sep Joli dam with a view of it. A fairly easy hike between paths and forest. Not too crowded in July, mostly fishermen.
From La Faye to the Sep reservoir
7.96 mi
+525 ft
-512 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Blot-l'Église (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant walk in the heart of the Combrailles and its landscapes of hills, hollows, valleys, hedgerows, copses and ponds typical of this part of the region. Beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys, the Limagne and the Bois-Noirs. The route takes a wide loop around the Sep reservoir.
Les Moulins de la Morge
Tourist office
6.54 mi
+994 ft
-981 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Vieilles (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Charbonnières-les-Vieilles, the hilly path runs alongside the Morge river, offering remarkable examples of local heritage (wells, crosses, wash houses, mills) and arrives at the magnificent Gour de Tazenat (crater lake) with splendid views of the Chaîne des Puys.
Circular route of the wells and Sainte-Agathe from Blot-l'Église
12.91 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,283 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Blot-l'Église (Puy-de-Dôme)
While further south in Auvergne, water is brought to villages by fountains, here it is provided by numerous public and private wells, which you can enjoy discovering in the hamlets along this circular route in the Blot region, on the heights of the Morge. You will also discover an oratory and a chapel, both dedicated to Saint Agatha.
The Rocking Stone of Combronde
6.10 mi
+827 ft
-797 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Combronde (Puy-de-Dôme)
A forest walk in the foothills of the Combrailles leading to the "Pierre Branlante" site. Erosion has cleared away a block of granite, leaving it balanced on its side. According to legend, this block oscillates when touched by human hands.
Sainte-Foy, Saint-Michel Chapel in Ébreuil
3.33 mi
+453 ft
-433 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Ébreuil (Allier)
This short walk starting from Ébreuil offers panoramic views of the Sioule valley.
At the (2), the narrow path leading up to Sainte-Foy is not regularly maintained. The grass may be a little overgrown.
The Gour de Tazenat
2.41 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Vieilles (Puy-de-Dôme)
Route around the Gour de Tazenat, which occupies an ancient volcanic crater. You can even swim in the lake that has formed inside it. Don’t worry, the volcano has been dormant for 40,000 years.
Le Gour de Tazenat
4.01 mi
+354 ft
-374 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Vieilles (Puy-de-Dôme)
A perfect circle 700 m in diameter and approximately 66 m deep, the Gour de Tazenat is a crater lake or maar whose clear waters are home to a variety of aquatic fauna.
A path through the undergrowth allows everyone to walk around it easily.
The lime trees of Blot and Château-Rocher
8.25 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme)
Discover the hamlets of the Blot region and the superb lime trees that adorn their squares. The second part of this walk will take you to Château-Rocher, which overlooks the Sioule valley.
Château-Rocher from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot
3.39 mi
+607 ft
-607 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme)
Set off to explore the magnificent Château-Rocher, which overlooks the Sioule valley.
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.
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).
Le Puy de Loule from Chaptes
4.72 mi
+430 ft
-413 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Beauregard-Vendon (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk offering magnificent views of the Chaîne des Puys.
This hike is also suitable for mountain bikes.
The Menat Bridge
5.97 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme)
An enjoyable walk exploring the Sioule and the Rochocol meander. This route also offers the chance to see fine examples of traditional architecture (houses with stepped roofs) and provides beautiful views of the Sioule and its meander, as well as the Puy de Dôme.
Heights and banks of the Sioule upstream of Pont de Menat
9.48 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,486 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Menat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This trail takes you from hamlet to hamlet to discover the small-scale architectural heritage of this part of Auvergne, in the north of the Puy-de-Dôme: traditional houses with stepped gables, wells and drinking troughs, a former abbey in Menat and a medieval bridge over the Sioule.
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