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Suc du Mounier from Saint-Jeures
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4.38 mi
+732 ft
-741 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jeures (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the pretty village of Saint-Jeures, this short, easy circular route will take you to the summit of the Suc du Mounier. Although less famous than its larger neighbour, the Lizieux, it nevertheless offers superb panoramic views.
The Pic du Lizieux via the Mounier
7.83 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,257 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jeures (Haute-Loire)
A variation on the climb up Lizieux that takes you to Mounier, a little-known peak overlooking Freycenet and the menhir above Monbuzat-La Chieze.
The Pic du Lizieux via the "chemin des écoliers"
6.41 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,312 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Araules (Haute-Loire)
A route exploring little-used paths and points of interest, an alternative to the marked trails.
Walk along the Auze river in Araules-Saint-Jeures
3.79 mi
+656 ft
-663 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Araules (Haute-Loire)
A short route to include as an alternative on your local walks that pass through Vareille and then the road, providing access to the Auze up to a little-known waterfall at the bottom of almost impassable gorges.
The paths not shown on the IGN map are nevertheless passable; the Auze is crossed via two large steps (requiring a bit of a jump) at one of the only possible points, regardless of the river’s level.
Via Gebennensis - Pic du Lizieux - Knoll des Testavoyre
11.73 mi
+2,402 ft
-2,398 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Araules (Haute-Loire)
The route follows the Via Gebennensis (GR®65-GR®430) to near Les Araules.
Next, discover the Pic du Lizieux and its orientation table, which offers a 360° panorama.
The hike continues along the Bonas discovery trail, then joins Arnissac to pass through Pic Testavoyre and ends with the forest road to Chalet Raffy.
The Pic du Lizieux
2.83 mi
+581 ft
-571 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Araules (Haute-Loire)
A short hike, accessible to children in all seasons, to discover a 360° panorama from the summit of Pic du Lizieux (1388m): the Lignon valley to the north, the Monts du Vivarais to the east, Mont Mezenc to the south, Meygal to the west and, beyond, the Pilat Massif, Mont Blanc, etc.
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Pic du Lizieux and the Meygal Massif
13.19 mi
+2,257 ft
-2,280 ft
8h 00
Moderate
Departure from Araules (Haute-Loire)
At the summit of the ancient volcanoes between Pic du Lizieux and the Meygal Massif.
A breath of fresh air in the vast Meygal Forest Massif.
Tence - Queyrières
11.71 mi
+2,090 ft
-1,033 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Tence (Haute-Loire)
Fourteenth stage of the Way of St James. This fairly short stage (due to the gloomy, snowy weather) feels like a long, continuous climb until reaching the hamlet of Raffy, in the forests of Meygal, at an altitude of over 1,290 m, which is the highest point of this route. A short stop in Saint-Jeures, a small village with a beautiful 12th-century Romanesque church, situated a short distance from the Pic du Lizieux (1,388 m), clearly visible from a long way off before reaching the village.
Loop between Le Meygal and Queyrières
5.24 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,004 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Queyrières (Haute-Loire)
Short loop starting from the Meygal Forest. After crossing the forest, a balcony path with beautiful views of the surrounding knolls leads you to the village of Queyrières, which is topped by a remarkable basalt dyke. After crossing the village of Monedeyres, you climb back up through pleasant undergrowth.
From the Lignon to the Ligne
10.31 mi
+922 ft
-935 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Chambon-sur-Lignon (Haute-Loire)
This is an easy hike that will take you around Mazet-Saint-Voy, passing by two beautiful trout rivers, the Lignon and the Ligne. The terrain is varied but gentle, alternating between meadows and woods. Beautiful views of Mont Mézenc are the icing on the cake of this hike.
Queyrères - Le Puy-en-Velay
17.34 mi
+1,096 ft
-2,867 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Queyrières (Haute-Loire)
Fifteenth stage of the Way of St James. In the heart of the Meygal, Queyrières, a village in the Haute-Loire department, stands beside its basalt rock. From there, you begin the descent towards Le Puy-en-Velay, passing through Saint-Julien-Chapteuil and its mills that once lined the Sumène. A gentle end to the route with a leisurely finish as you arrive in Le Puy-en-Velay, a major pilgrimage site.
Le Meygal and Pic du Lisieux from Monedeyres
14.28 mi
+3,074 ft
-3,058 ft
9h 15
Difficult
Departure from Queyrières (Haute-Loire)
This route is a pleasant way to spend a hot summer's day, with numerous viewpoints (Forez, Pilat, Alps, Mézenc) and climbs through the forest. In particular, it allows you to fully enjoy the unique relief of the massif, with its very numerous knolls. A refreshing stop in Recharinges (fountain, bar) allows you to tackle the final climb in the best possible conditions.
The Meygal tour
8.14 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,253 ft
4h 50
Easy
Departure from Queyrières (Haute-Loire)
This hike, in the heart of the Meygal forest, is ideal in the heat of summer. It offers beautiful views, especially from the summit of Testavoyre, where you can look out over the Meygal mountains.
The forgotten paths of Meygal
6.02 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,289 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil (Haute-Loire)
Discover the Meygal massif via little-used, unmarked paths, some of which are not shown on maps. The route runs mostly through woodland and skirts the hamlets of Monedeyres and Boussoulet without entering them.
A physically easy hike, but only suitable for walkers who can find their way and recognise at least the main tree species (fir, conifers, beech, hazel).
The two knolls and Jules Romains
7.76 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,355 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil (Haute-Loire)
The route passes in front of Jules Romains' house and takes you up to two knolls facing each other above the Sumène valley, Mont Rouge and Peyre de Bard. It allows you to explore part of the Pays des Sucs in a circular route.
Tour de la Tortue and the Calvary of the Croix de l'Étoile
6.96 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Champclause (Haute-Loire)
This circular walk starting from the pretty village of Boussoulet and its stunning church is an easy walk. Passing through a beautiful forest, beneath the summit of La Tortue, you will arrive at another pretty village in the Haute-Loire, Montusclat. From this village, you can start a second circular route that will take you to the remarkable Way of the Cross and the Calvary of the Croix de l’Étoile. Return via a pleasant valley.
The Grand Testavoyre
10.27 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,591 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Champclause (Haute-Loire)
This circuit takes you to the summit of the Grand Testavoyre (pronounced testa-wouaire), the highest point of the Meygal. From up there, you can see the entire massif, dotted with numerous conical peaks.
Another highlight of this hike is discovering the rural heritage, in particular the typical houses of the hamlet of Villaret and the false church of Monedeyres.
The Lignon circulars, the footbridge and the Greenway near Grazac
13.43 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,241 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Grazac (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A winding hike near the magnificent Lignon Gorges, crossed by a Himalayan footbridge, with beautiful landscapes over the knolls of the Pays d'Yssingeaux. The path on the Greenway to the south will reveal the beautiful landscapes of the Lignon Gorges.
The Himalayan footbridge over the Lignon Gorges
5.65 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,093 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Grazac (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A Cluniac site thanks to its priory and church, Grazac has been famous for some time as one of the two access points to the largest Himalayan footbridge in France. This route will take you there via a short walk through this wooded valley.
Balcony walk around Saint-Julien-Chapteuil
6.68 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil (Haute-Loire)
This short hike allows you to discover hamlets overlooking Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, a few mills, bread ovens, Béates houses, a thatched cottage... all in a variety of environments (meadows, short grass, coniferous and beech forests...). Most of the route is in open country.
The Gagne and its tributaries from Montusclat
10.43 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,296 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montusclat (Haute-Loire)
The route starts from the very pretty village of Montusclat and winds its way along the hillsides, crossing several tributaries of the Gagne. It crosses this river twice near Saint-Front before reaching the plateau, which offers stunning views of the Mézenc Massif and, weather permitting, the Alps. It ends with a descent through meadows back to Montusclat.
Circular route in the Velay – Lignon, starting from Pont de Mars
8.42 mi
+971 ft
-951 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mars (Ardèche)
This figure-of-eight route, which mainly follows forest tracks, offers beautiful views of the Lignon’s white water.
Circular route in the Velay – Lignon, starting from Mars and passing through Montréal
6.08 mi
+610 ft
-591 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Mars (Ardèche)
In July, the scent of freshly cut hay will accompany you throughout this walk, which takes you through dense coniferous or beech forests at times, whilst at other times offering superb views of the Velay mountains.