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Saint-Just-en-Saltire – Laprugne
Association / Club / Walk leader
11.35 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,296 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just-en-Chevalet (Loire)
Second stage of a 5-day horse-riding route covering the Monts de la Madeleine, the Bois Noirs and the northern Livradois. A typical mid-mountain route, featuring open countryside used for livestock farming, deciduous forests, lively villages, and quiet, well-maintained paths. The start involves a slight climb (La Tuilière plateau), but most of the elevation gain is towards the end, after crossing into the Allier.
Between agriculture and heritage in Saint-Marcel-d'Urfé
Visorando Member
11.77 mi
+1,969 ft
-1,978 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Marcel-d'Urfé (Loire)
A hike to an altitude of nearly 1,000 metres, through a farming landscape where you will encounter ancient heritage.
Circular Cornes d'Urfé starting from Saint-Marcel d'Urfé
9.92 mi
+1,883 ft
-1,893 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Marcel-d'Urfé (Loire)
Circular through the countryside and forest to discover Les Cornes d'Urfé.
Bois de Dôle
Local authority
2.34 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Chausseterre (Loire)
A family-friendly route for a breath of fresh air in the Dole forest at Chausseterre. A shaded route, very pleasant on hot days. It has its charms in other seasons, too. This is a route marked by Urfé Random and the Pays d’Urfé Community of Communes with the number 28.
The Michonnette route starting from Les Moulins Cherier
6.53 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,329 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cherier (Loire)
Explore three hamlets to the south and east of the village of Cherier: Le Bouchet, Tour and Mézire. The route follows the valleys of the Isable and the very pretty Michonnette valley, a small stream renowned for its trout and crayfish. There are beautiful viewpoints at the Croix du Bouchet and above Mézire. The elevation changes are quite steep: a 100-metre climb to reach the Croix du Bouchet and, in particular, the ascent of the ‘Trapillon’, which has been fitted with 35 steps.
Circular loop starting from Les Moulins Chérier
11.13 mi
+1,696 ft
-1,680 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cherier (Loire)
A beautiful walk alternating between open views and paths along the Isable river.
The Monts de la Madeleine near Cherier
16.13 mi
+2,484 ft
-2,470 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Cherier (Loire)
A very varied route linking two villages, climbing to the highest point (1,155 m), alternating between long, steady climbs and flat, rolling sections at altitude, with stunning views. Red mountain bike markings on a white background.
From Cherier (Le Point du Jour) to the campsite at Saint-Just-en-Chevalet
13.04 mi
+1,788 ft
-2,667 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Cherier (Loire)
First stage of a 5-day route through the Monts de la Madeleine, the Bois Noirs and the northern Livradois. Most of the day is spent on the lovely paths of the commune of Cherier, offering a range of views from the tops of its hills, amidst unspoilt countryside. At the end of the route, the path descends to Saint-Just-en-Chevalet, after passing through the charming hamlet of Fonthieur.
Roannaise coast and mountains
50.15 mi
+7,923 ft
-7,907 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Cherier (Loire)
A 4-day hiking tour from lodge to lodge in the Monts de la Madeleine (low mountain range) west of the town of Roanne. Immerse yourself in nature, often still wild, by taking as many small paths as possible.
From Point du Jour to Saint-Haon-le-Châtel
14.49 mi
+1,686 ft
-3,130 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Cherier (Loire)
Departure from a high point in the Monts de la Madeleine, in Cherier, at a place called Le Point du Jour (870 m, 14-bed stopover lodge with meals) to descend to the Côte Roannaise, cross its vine-covered hillsides and arrive at the medieval village of Saint-Haon-le-Châtel (14-bed stopover lodge with meals). This route gives priority to small paths with no motor vehicle traffic and beautiful views of the Roanne plain.
Along the Aix to Grézolles
5.23 mi
+495 ft
-469 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Grézolles (Loire)
Walk in Grézolles, along the Aix, to the Moulin du Gué, then back to the village after a visit to the Sainte-Barbe Chapel.
Les Monts de la Madeleine (Villemontais)
5.59 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,188 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Villemontais (Loire)
Walk through the Monts de la Madeleine between Villemontais and Chérier.
From the Loge des Gardes to Point du Jour
11.96 mi
+1,368 ft
-2,044 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Laprugne (Allier)
Departure from the Loge des Gardes sports centre. Start the day in the beautiful beech undergrowth of the Assise State Forest, above 1,000 metres altitude, before descending to the more open plateaus of La Tuilière and Cherier, with beautiful views. End at the Refuge du Point du Jour lodge (overnight stay and meals made with farm produce) (altitude 870 metres).
Laprugne – Saint-Victor-Montvianeix
12.93 mi
+2,195 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Laprugne (Allier)
Third stage of the Rez de Sol circular route, straddling the Monts de la Madeleine, the Bois Noirs and the northern Livradois. There is a striking contrast as you cross from the Allier into the Puy-de-Dôme: there are pretty mid-mountain hamlets as far as Lavoine, followed by vast forests cascading down deep gorges from which a few hilltop villages emerge, seeming as though they are frozen in time, towards St-Victor-Montvianeix (a very large commune covering 4,500 ha). An optional detour takes you to the Rez de Sol (1.6 km). Omitting this route reduces the length of the stage by the same distance.
The Gorge du Désert, starting from Saint-Alban-les-Eaux
2.72 mi
+636 ft
-614 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Alban-les-Eaux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Saint-Alban-Les-Eaux, known for its carbonated springs, this route passes via La Madone and the Montouse Dam before continuing on to the Gorge du Désert. It allows you to reach the waterfall without too much difficulty and then return to the village via Le Châtelus.
The Gorge du Désert and the Châtelus from Saint-Alban-les-Eaux
4.32 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,161 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-les-Eaux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Saint-Alban-les-Eaux, known for its sparkling mineral springs, this route passes via La Madone and the Montouse Dam to reach the Gorges du Désert and the waterfall. Views from Le Châtelus and the viewpoint on the way back.