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Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel walks
From the Marais de Paloux to the solidified lava flow of Tournebize
Tourist office
4.60 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Chastel (Puy-de-Dôme)
A lovely walk offering the chance to explore the superb Marais de Paloux, a designated Sensitive Natural Area, and leading to the chaotic solidified lava flow of Tournebize, formed from the lava of the Puy de Côme.
Stream, marsh and village of Mazaye, via Rey de Saint-Pierre
Visorando Member5.71 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Mazaye (Puy-de-Dôme)
Circular loop starting from the village of Mazaye Basse, passing by the Rey de Saint-Pierre, a basalt promontory overlooking the Sioule valley and offering a beautiful panorama of the Sancy Massif and the Chaîne des Puys, then crossing the Marais de Mazaye, a Sensitive Natural Area, via a path built on stilts.
The solidified lava flow at Pontgibaud
4.51 mi
+384 ft
-381 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pontgibaud (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Pontgibaud and the beautiful medieval architecture of Château Dauphin, you will travel through the mysterious landscapes of the Cheire de Pontgibaud, one of the most beautiful lava flows in the Chaîne des Puys.
Olby lime tree, Château d'Allagnat, springs and fountains
8.11 mi
+692 ft
-676 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk mainly along small roads (very quiet) and paths to discover the small-scale heritage linked to water in a few hamlets and villages on the Plateau des Dômes, which are also rich in traditional houses, often beautifully restored. Along the way, you’ll also discover a Sully lime tree and a Troubadour-style castle (which is best seen in winter).
Solidified lava flow of Côme from Ceyssat
10.93 mi
+869 ft
-863 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hike takes place mainly in the forest that covers the solidified lava flow of Puy de Côme, but there are some beautiful views on the outskirts of Ceyssat. In the village of Ceyssat, discover the Foker Spring and a rich heritage of water-related buildings: fountains, drinking troughs and wash houses.
The Ceyssat tanks via the solidified lava flow of Côme
8.74 mi
+761 ft
-732 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hike takes place mainly in the woods that cover the cheire, or solidified lava flow, of the Puy de Côme. In addition to the Bacs de Ceyssat, you will discover many other drinking troughs, fountains and wash houses in the village. There are a few views of the Puy de Dôme and Puy de Côme.
White water walk in Ceyssat
1.25 mi
+85 ft
-82 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the village of Ceysat, there are numerous hydraulic structures: ponds, fountains, drinking troughs, wash houses, all made of Volvic stone, and even a mineral water spring!
The Montmeyre and Ceyssat ferries
6.42 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Short hike to discover the bacs, which are drinking troughs built on the solidified lava flow of Côme for the sheep that were once raised on these summer pastures. The Bacs de Montmeyre were also a favourite site for the Ardents, Resistance fighters from the Chaîne des Puys. A sign tells their story and a memorial stone has been erected in their memory. The route crosses countryside and forest and allows you to discover the small heritage linked to water in the village of Ceyssat.
In the Saint-Ours area from Beauloup
6.31 mi
+404 ft
-427 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short hike allowing you to discover many examples of well-preserved built heritage in the hamlets: fountains, wash houses, crosses, and the Louchadière water catchment, passing through woods and meadows.
Hamlets in the northern Ursinian countryside
9.84 mi
+722 ft
-735 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route starting from Saint-Ours, through the hamlets of the Saint-Ours countryside between Combrailles and the Chaîne des Puys, featuring a pleasant section through the forest and a visit to an old pozzolan quarry.
Puy de Côme via the Comet Route
10.14 mi
+873 ft
-869 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
On this comet-shaped route, discover the solidified lava flow of Côme, a remarkable natural area in the Chaîne des Puys. This lava flow from the Puy de Côme, which stretches for almost 10 km, has solidified into extremely chaotic terrain and has been colonised by a beautiful forest of birch and beech trees. To extend this hike, I suggest you then walk around the Puy de Côme, through the beech forest that covers its slopes.
Hamlets in the southern Ursinian countryside
10.78 mi
+758 ft
-758 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A double loop around Saint-Ours-les-Roches to discover the typical hamlets of this region of the Combrailles, at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys.
Summit and tour of Puy de Louchadière
9.03 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,608 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
Contrasting landscapes of meadows and forests for this circular tour to discover the Puy de Louchadière, on the edge of the Combrailles.Please note! A GPS device is useful for following this hike in the forest sections. Also, be sure to follow the map rather than the various markings encountered along the route.
The Signed Rock of the Cheire de Côme
8.16 mi
+472 ft
-472 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike entirely in the forest, in the unique landscape of the Cheire de Côme. You will be left to your own devices in this mysterious forest, on small unmarked paths for part of the route, wherethe Visorando app is almost essential. The Signed Stone is an enigma, perhaps you can try to solve it.
Tour of Puy de Côme via Bacs de Ceyssat
5.02 mi
+581 ft
-574 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short circular forest loop around Puy de Côme, whose summit is unfortunately not accessible. The route passes by the Bacs de Ceyssat site, a pretty series of drinking troughs (les bacs) fed by a fountain, installed via an aqueduct for sheep.
Solidified lava flow and Tour de Côme via Les Bacs de Ceyssat
6.19 mi
+528 ft
-535 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
An ideal forest walk for hot days, circling Puy de Côme via the Bacs de Ceyssat, watering holes once used by the sheep that used to graze here. In season, you’ll find raspberries, columbines, gentians, martagon lilies...
The domes loop - Southern section
15.94 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,686 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
The southern loop, to be covered on the first day, is easy going except for its length, which is nearly 27 km.
This route passes through numerous hills, beautiful forests and the lovely countryside surrounding the hills. Be careful not to get your feet caught in the strings!
The two-day dome loop
33.14 mi
+4,088 ft
-4,085 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A two-day loop hike with accommodation in a camper van in Allagnat.
The loop of domes - Northern section
17.19 mi
+2,395 ft
-2,392 ft
10h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
After a moderate day's hiking, you are now in the most demanding part of the loop of domes, with magnificent views of the Puy de Côme, the Grand Knoll, the Petit Knoll and the Puy de Dôme. You will pass through beautiful forests of beech, conifer and hazel trees, a feast for the eyes!
Route of the Puys de Louchadière, Jume and La Coquille
8.38 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,778 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route allows you to discover three ancient volcanoes in the Chaîne des Puys.
The lime tree of Olby and the Foker Spring
9.07 mi
+732 ft
-735 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Plateau des Dômes, at the foot of the volcanoes, walk through the countryside from village to village. Two wonderful surprises await you on this route: the beautiful lime tree in the square in front of Olby church and the Foker Spring in the village of Ceyssat.
Springs and fountains near Chez Pierre
9.88 mi
+794 ft
-810 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk from village to village on the Plateau des Dômes, focusing on rural heritage linked to water: fountains, drinking troughs, wash houses, bridges over the Sioule, canals and springs, ending at the remarkable Chez Pierre water catchment site.
Montmeyre ferry and Chez Pierre water catchment
7.99 mi
+810 ft
-810 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular loop starting from Allagnat offers a variety of landscapes: forest paths, summer pastures at the foot of the Puy de Dôme, and a valley with numerous streams. Of note: a pretty castle in Allagnat, a memorial site to the Resistance, and some very beautiful beech trees that will delight tree lovers and paréidolia enthusiasts alike.
Tour of the Puys de Besace and Salomon starting from Allagnat
7.59 mi
+896 ft
-892 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk in the forest along trails, paths and, above all, two magnificent avenues lined with majestic beech trees.
Puy de Louchadière circular country loop
5.66 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,102 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route on the border between the Combrailles and the Chaîne des Puys, in the countryside around Saint-Ours, passing by the summit of Puy de Louchadière, offering a beautiful viewpoint, and the lovely beech forest covering its slopes.
The Visorando app is highly recommended in the Louchadière forest.
The Puys de Jumes and La Coquille
8.03 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,089 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Artists’ Forest of Puys de Tressous
7.88 mi
+535 ft
-561 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route mostly through a beautiful beech forest, allowing you to explore the lovely site of the Puy de Tressous sculptures, as well as the old quarry sites. Allow a good hour to visit the ‘artist’s forest’ in addition to the time indicated for the route.
Former quarry at Puy de l'Espinasse
7.81 mi
+499 ft
-492 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike on the Combrailles side of the Chaîne des Puys, an area less frequented by summer crowds, to discover an old pozzolan quarry and its biotope. Along the way, you will encounter the inhabitants of the pastures and the woods.
Three small volcanic hills in a row (puys)
8.55 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,309 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
"Human noise becomes silent, nature makes volcanoes chatter; whispering landscapes, and whispering a thousand voices of silence". Caption of the beautiful sculpture by Thierry Courtadon that you will encounter on your route, alongside with great viewpoints.
Puy de Jume and Puy de la Coquille
7.32 mi
+938 ft
-915 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route starts at the Vulcania crossroads and begins with a long, fairly flat, open path before crossing the forest to reach these two magnificent volcanoes.
The route can be done in either direction.
Puy des Gouttes, Beauregard and SHHH!
8.13 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,027 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route that is half mountain, half countryside, passing by the summit of Puy des Gouttes before descending towards the Combrailles to discover the hamlet of Beauregard. A leisurely return via a sculpture in Courtadon. SHHH!
Puy des Gouttes and meadows around Les Fontètes
7.30 mi
+978 ft
-961 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ours (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular loop will take you to the summit of Puy des Gouttes, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Chaîne des Puys, then into the countryside near Fontètes, a hamlet with a pretty little chapel. On the way back, you will discover a beautiful row of about twenty drinking troughs in a meadow, the Fontaine des Pères.
Chartreuse State Forest
9.87 mi
+938 ft
-938 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montfermy (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is a lovely walk through the Sioule Valley, remarkable for its scenery and the diversity of its natural habitats. You’ll enjoy the beautiful Montfermy waterfall and the unobstructed views of the volcanoes of the Chaîne des Puys.
Puy de Dôme - Petit knoll - Le Cliersou - Puy Pariou
6.46 mi
+1,775 ft
-2,113 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ceyssat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant and easy hike in the Chaîne des Puys. Magnificent views of the Puy de Dôme can be admired.This hike requires two vehicles.Warning! Immediate danger – falling rocks. Due to falling rocks from the cliffs, the Chemin des Muletiers is STRICTLY closed until further notice by municipal decree of the commune of Orcines.
The Sioule and the Gorce stream starting from Antérioux.
7.74 mi
+633 ft
-640 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A double circular route starting from Antérioux, where two streams and a river meet. These are calm in summer, but during the rainy season they turn into beautiful torrents. The route passes by the Cascade des Saliens waterfall, which is not very high but has an impressive flow during heavy rainfall. The route passes through hamlets that have retained their traditional architecture and numerous fountains and wash houses. It also passes along the edge of the Olby lava flow, a curiosity if you bring a compass!
The Puy de Dôme via the Chemin des Chèvres
4.86 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,368 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
The view is just as pleasant at the top of this legendary trail. A longer but more enjoyable and varied climb than the Sentier des Muletiers.Warning! Immediate danger – falling rocks. Due to rockfalls from the cliffs, the Chemin des Muletiers is STRICTLY closed until further notice by municipal decree of the commune of Orcines.
Puy-de-Dôme passing through the col de Ceyssat
3.39 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,257 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
Just above Clermont-Ferrand, the inescapable climb to Puy-de-Dôme through the col de Ceyssat is a short but intense hike with an astonishing view over Clermont-Ferrand, the chaîne des Puys, paragliders and Millevaches.
Caution, it's a very popular walk so be sure to do it during week days for a bit of peace and quiet.
Puy-de-Dôme via the Sentier des Muletiers trail
2.57 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,135 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Sentier des Muletiers, consisting of fifteen numbered bends spread over the 350 m elevation gain leading to the summit of Puy de Dôme, is the ancient path that led pilgrims to the Temple of Mercury. It offers superb panoramic views throughout the ascent, covering the entire 45 km of the Chaîne des Volcans.Warning! Immediate danger – Rockfalls. Due to rockfalls from the cliffs, the Chemin des Muletiers is STRICTLY closed until further notice by municipal decree of the commune of Orcines.
On the Ardents trails
9.35 mi
+892 ft
-883 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orcines (Puy-de-Dôme)
For hot summer days, this route is almost exclusively in the forest, at the foot of the volcanoes, following in the footsteps of the heroes of the Auvergne Resistance. A few crossings of meadows will offer you beautiful views of the Puy de Dôme.
The Chemin Fais'Art
4.11 mi
+459 ft
-459 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chapdes-Beaufort (Puy-de-Dôme)
Since 1992, this pleasant walk has invited visitors to stroll among Gilles Perez's monumental contemporary lava stone sculptures, which blend in with the landscape and nature. Additional sculptures have been added over the years.
Gorce Valley and Pourcharet Tower via Recoleine
8.13 mi
+771 ft
-738 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This hike offers varied landscapes, as the first part takes place on the plateau, criss-crossed by small rivers such as the Gorce, while the second part allows you to venture between the puys of the Chaîne. There are unobstructed views over much of the route. Recoleine is a hamlet of Nébouzat; both villages have preserved their ancient architectural heritage.
Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache from the Col de la Moréno
10.07 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,588 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful hike to discover the two neighbouring puys, with a refreshing approach walk. The view from the top is remarkable!
Please note: Access to the summits of Puys de la Vache and Lassolas will be closed for works between spring 2026 and early 2028.
Please note: the Montlosier car park is closed for works between August 2025 and 2027.
Sioule Valley via Polagnat Castle
6.33 mi
+430 ft
-446 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-près-Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Plateau des Dôme, a circular route passing through traditional villages, a beautiful castle and a pretty site on the banks of the Sioule, offering beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys.
The Saliens Waterfall
8.43 mi
+909 ft
-922 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nébouzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the Plateau des Dômes, at the foot of the volcanoes, this hike, themed around water, takes you on a journey of discovery through three beautiful and lively waterways: a stream, the Gigeole, which feeds the Cascade des Saliens, and two rivers, the Gorce and the Sioule, which meander through peaceful countryside.
Around Puy des Grosmanaux
5.64 mi
+712 ft
-725 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike through the forest on little-used paths that is easy going too!
Puy d'Ébert circular
4.16 mi
+574 ft
-587 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rochefort-Montagne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Short circular route starting from the pretty hamlet of Saint-Martin-de-Tours. Le Puy d'Ébert is a volcanic cone that rises 500 m above Rochefort-Montagne. It is a very small puy, but it offers beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys.