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Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne walks
The Fossat valley and Pierre-sur-Haute from the Col du Béal
Visorando Member
10.13 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,781 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful circular walk starting from the Fossat valley.
From the Col du Béal to Pierre sur Haute
10.32 mi
+1,696 ft
-1,696 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
On snowshoes or on foot, from the Col du Béal to the summit of Pierre-sur-Haute through the forest. Return via the ridges, still on theGR®3or a variant thereof.
From the Col du Béal to the Col des Supeyres
17.18 mi
+1,936 ft
-2,024 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Over two days, discover one of the most beautiful destinations in “France à Cheval”.
Pierre sur Haute via the Molinvé shepherd's huts
11.37 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,736 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
“Here, more than anywhere else, one perceives the notion of infinity, and the concept of solitude takes on a new dimension.” This is how the famous geneticist Axel Kahn expressed his feelings during his journey through the Monts du Forez.
Around the Ruisseau de la Faye
5.54 mi
+663 ft
-656 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Brugeron (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant walk in summer due to its coolness. The stream is well known to fishermen and, for the lucky ones, a few chanterelle mushrooms can be found. This is the domain of wild boars and deer...
Pass through old villages such as La Terrasse (very old house on the right), which was very important at the beginning of the 20th century. A victim of rural depopulation, Montolas is now in ruins!
Balade à partir de Bertignat
6.38 mi
+863 ft
-863 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bertignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Circular starting from the village of Bertignat. Along the way, you will see the Virgin of Puybayou and then a beautiful view of the commune of La Chapelle-Agnon.
Circular Col de la Loge starting from Chalmazel
12.74 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,028 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
A walk in the Monts du Forez, towards the Hautes Chaumes, passing through heathland dotted with heather and blueberry bushes, then through forests.
4-pass circular starting from Chalmazel-Jeansagnières
10.85 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,545 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
An ideal hike to do in the morning to enjoy the coolness of the undergrowth, sheltered from the rising sun.
You will overlook the Chalmazelloise valley, the Haut Lignon valley and, in the distance, the summit of Pierre sur Haute.
Your attention will be drawn to the numerous blueberry fields.
Tour of Chalmazel via Roc de l'Olme
9.93 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
From the top of Roc de l'Olme, a rock climbing spot, you can admire the view overlooking Chalmazel and the Lignon valley.
The sound of streams will accompany your steps.
Route des Loges on the Hautes Chaumes
9.32 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
The lodges or shepherd's huts, located on the Hautes Chaumes, were summer pasture buildings from May to October.
To get to the start of the hike, after passing the hamlet of Nermond, 200 m away, in a straight line, at the crossroads of this road with the Route de la Combe on the right, turn more to the right and take a stony path, heading for the calvary. Park at the bottom or in the cornfields on the left-hand side of the uphill path.
Chorsin waterfall and tall grass
6.35 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sauvain (Loire)
A magnificent and fairly easy circuit. Shaded in its first section, it allows you to discover the beautiful Chorsin waterfall and then reaches the plateau of tall grasses before quickly returning to its starting point. The circuit is well signposted with information panels.
High pastures, Pierre sur Haute and Colleigne from the shepherd's hut at Jasserie Garnier
9.38 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,214 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
A magnificent walk, classic in the Monts du Forez, offering a change of scenery on the high pastures at altitude, but with fairly gentle gradients.
The Chorsin Waterfall
5.46 mi
+860 ft
-843 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
This is an easy hike that we did with children aged 7 and 10. Maximum duration: 2 hours.
Between forests and high stubble fields in the Forez region.
10.90 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,378 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Valcivières (Puy-de-Dôme)
Day hike with little elevation gain in the Monts du Forez and the wild Hautes Chaumes.
It is advisable to climb to the summit of Montiallier for the view.
This can be done in winter with snowshoes and even cross-country skis.
Great spot for snowkiting at the Col des Supeyres.
On the plateaus and the summit of Pierre-sur-Haute
11.62 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,129 ft
7 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Valcivières (Puy-de-Dôme)
A long and extensive snowshoe walk (on foot or on cross-country skis) across the vast plateaus and valleys to the west of Pierre-sur-Haute, followed by an ascent to the summit to take in the view.
Dore Valley: Saint-Just Chapel and Meymont Bridge
7.38 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,083 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tours-sur-Meymont (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike in the heart of nature to discover a place steeped in history in the Dore river valley, on the borders of the Pays de Courpière, Cunlhat and Olliergues, in the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Nature Park.
Part of the route follows "the old path", the ancient medieval road that linked Meymont to Cunlhat via Tours Sur Meymont through Alligier, Les Gouttes, etc.
Lit de la Vierge - Pas de la Vierge
2.31 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Noirétable (Loire)
A pleasant, mostly shaded walk leading to a magnificent panorama from the summit (granite chaos at an altitude of 1,260 metres).
Circular of Garnier shepherd's huts starting from Courreau
10.40 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,611 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (Loire)
A beautiful walk to the high pastures, passing by the shepherd's hut de Garnier and the beautiful Chorsin waterfall.
Discover Ambert
3.65 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ambert (Puy-de-Dôme)
A discovery walk through the birthplace of Emmanuel Chabrier, which still has a few half-timbered houses in its historic centre and some beautiful residences along its avenues. Green spaces are not forgotten, with a visit to the Jardin Chabrier, a short walk along the Ruisseau de Valeyre, and an encounter with the Dore.
Noirétable Lake and Puy de Rot
4.64 mi
+472 ft
-476 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Noirétable (Loire)
A gentle hike to start your holiday in the Forez mountains.
The Altar of the Barony and the Gilbernie Oak Tree
5.79 mi
+597 ft
-571 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Noirétable (Loire)
An easy walk through fields and woods to discover a beautiful rock formation, the Autel de la Baronnie, with its wobbly stone, armchairs and potholes, followed by a large majestic oak tree at the Ferme de la Gilbernie.
The chestnut tree of La Bitortie
6.50 mi
+801 ft
-778 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Noirétable (Loire)
A walk in the Netrablaise countryside, across fields, from hamlet to hamlet, to discover an old and majestic chestnut tree.
Around Prabouré
8.47 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Anthème (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy hike around the Prabouré ski resort.
The basalt columns of Puy de Chavanne and the Ligeay waterfalls
10.68 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,844 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Palogneux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Palogneux, this route takes you past the basalt columns of the Puy de Chavanne, before continuing on to the Ligeay waterfalls. The route then follows a circular route along theGR®89to the village of Les Places, before returning to the village via the Goutte Crémière and the Épeurios.
The mountain-pass route starting from Palogneux
5.72 mi
+961 ft
-942 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Palogneux (Loire)
Starting from the village of Palogneux, this forest route passes by the Saint-Roch Chapel on its way to the hamlet of Boissel. It then returns to the village via the Col du Las and the Col de la Grande Roue.
Les Quatre Vents - Olliergues
Association / Club / Walk leader
12.49 mi
+1,906 ft
-2,005 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Courpière (Puy-de-Dôme)
For the second stage of the route, we reach the right bank of Lake Aubusson, and after crossing the dam we follow aPR® path that climbs gently to take us to the village of Augerolles. We pass by the Pied de Bœuf site and reach the village of Olmet. We pass the Chamaly cross and descend gently towards the Dore valley to reach Olliergues town hall via a stepped street (Rue des Cors).
Lac des Pradeaux via The Shepherd's Hut at La Fayolle
7.34 mi
+551 ft
-531 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Grandrif (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is a beautiful hike that is accessible due to its low elevation gain. You will set off to explore the Livradois-Forez plateaus on passable paths with plenty of shaded sections.