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Saint-Victor-la-Rivière walks
The Courbanges valley
Visorando Member
10.08 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,604 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
Cross the Malvoisière valley and then the Courbanges Forest, and discover the Cheix Waterfall before descending into the refreshing Courbanges Stream valley.
Lac Chambon, marshes and woods
3.18 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk along the most pleasant part of Lake Chambon, starting from Murol Beach and continuing to the wetland, which can be explored via a boardwalk, then returning slightly higher up via the Bois des Bouves.
Le Tartaret
1.92 mi
+407 ft
-397 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Climb up a small volcano and its crater, with a view of Lake Chambon and the Sancy in the background from the summit.
Tour of Lake Chambon starting from Murol
4.38 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
This is a shaded hike with very little traffic on three-quarters of the route. You can contemplate the beauty of nature. Pass through the undergrowth on wide footbridges to discover the marshy areas and viewpoints over Lake Chambon, not forgetting to take a look at the Monts du Sancy and the rock of La Dent des Marais.
From Murol to Pessade
11.50 mi
+2,290 ft
-1,181 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Stage 2 of the 5-day route.
This stage takes you to theGR®4trail through the countryside. You can visit Murol Castle at the start of the stage, then the troglodyte caves of Chautignat.
A circular walk to the Puy de Bessolles starting from La Roche Romaine
2.93 mi
+387 ft
-397 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from the strange rock formation known as the Roche Romaine and the hamlet of the same name, the Puy de Bessolles offers a natural balcony, followed by access to a viewpoint. On a clear day, the route provides views of the Sancy massif, the Chaîne des Puys and the Monts du Forez.
La Grande Allée in Courbanges
5.92 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,135 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through the Courbanges forest to discover its tall trees, with a detour to a typical plateau dwelling.
The Chaudefour Valley
6.66 mi
+889 ft
-902 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
Discover the Chaudefour Valley, located in the nature park of the same name.
Lac Chambon - Murol
7.32 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,020 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circuit that forms a figure of 8 around Lac Chambon, with panoramic views of the lake and the Sancy range, the Valley of Chaudefour and a section through Murol via its castle.
Courbanges - Chareire
11.77 mi
+2,595 ft
-2,543 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-la-Rivière (Puy-de-Dôme)
You will pass close to waterfalls at Cheix, Pérouse and Biche, and stop for a quick drink at the Sainte-Anne spring before beginning the ascent of the Puy de Champgourdeix (alt. 1,566 m) and the Perdrix (alt. 1,824 m), with views over the resort of Super Besse.
Puy de Montchal and the Chiloza Waterfalls
13.06 mi
+1,962 ft
-1,985 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
If you only have one day to spend in Besse and its surroundings, this long hike will take you to the medieval village of Besse, the Couze Pavin, the Fontaine Goyon, the Puy de Montchal and Lac Pavin, a countryside dotted with farms where you can buy Saint-Nectaire cheese, and finally the Chiloza waterfalls.
Jonas troglodytic site and Pic Saint-Pierre from Lomprat
5.68 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,322 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Colamine (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short hike rich in discoveries: the beautiful pagan calvary of Lomprat, the troglodytic site of Jonas, Pic Saint-Pierre topped by its chapel and offering a beautiful panorama of the Couze Pavin valley, not to mention the villages you pass through with their old houses, fountains and wash houses.
The Chiloza falls
2.98 mi
+522 ft
-522 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A wander among the underbrush along the Couze Pavin, from bank to bank, flowing in cascades.
Pic and Chapel of Saint-Pierre
2.82 mi
+764 ft
-764 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Colamine (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short 5 km round-trip hike to Pic de Saint-Pierre and its chapel. A little-known summit, yet it is easily accessible and offers a 360° panorama of the Sancy, the Cotteuges Valley and, in fine weather, the Chaîne des Puys and the Livradois-Forez.
Discovering Besse for campers
2.09 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
What a pleasure it is to leave "home" on foot, taking a path through the woods along a beautiful stream to discover one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Auvergne!
Between Puy de Sancy and Monts Dore
44.98 mi
+8,816 ft
-8,520 ft
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very beautiful route that takes you along the ridges of Sancy and through the medieval villages of Besse and Murol, betweenGR®4andGR®30.
This route can be done in stages, staying in hotels or lodges. The addresses where we stopped will be indicated in the stage descriptions.
From Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise to Murol
8.79 mi
+948 ft
-1,575 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
First stage of a 5-day route.
This stage takes you through the mountain pastures to the medieval town of Murol. A very pretty route ending near Lake Chambon.
From Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise to Lac Pavin
7.38 mi
+958 ft
-968 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from the Le Clos hotel in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, this loop takes you around Lac Pavin using the discovery trail and theGR®30.
Le Puy de Sancy from Besse
17.36 mi
+3,520 ft
-3,497 ft
11h 05
Difficult
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike starting from the town of Besse, located an hour's drive from Clermont-Ferrand. This hike is mainly in open countryside. It allows you to admire Lake Pavin, overlook the town of Super-Besse and, above all, enjoy a 360° view from Puy de Sancy.
Lac Pavin and Lac de Montcineyre from Besse
13.31 mi
+1,837 ft
-1,827 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike in the Auvergne Volcanoes Park, starting from Besse (located an hour's drive south of Clermont-Ferrand). The discovery trail starting from the Hôtel le Clos combines wooded areas and open countryside, passing by Lake Pavin and Lake Montcineyre (swimming is prohibited in both).
The trail is very well marked throughout (markings and signs).
Voissières - Le Mont Dore
7.73 mi
+2,031 ft
-1,726 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (Puy-de-Dôme)
A return route to Mont Dore, taking care to avoid the same paths as the previous day.
Chambon-sur-Lac from Beaune le Froid
7.10 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,017 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Beaune le Froid, on the heights of the Couze Chambon valley, this walk takes you down into the valley to explore the village of Chambon-sur-Lac, which boasts a remarkable Romanesque church and chapel, before climbing back up to the plateau to enjoy numerous views over the Couze valley, the Chaudefour Valley and the puys that flank it, and Murol with its medieval castle.
Murol Castle, Dent du Marais and Saint-Nectaire summer pastures
7.65 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,263 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Beaune-le-Froid, this is a very accessible hike, passing by the Château de Murol, with superb views of the Couze Chambon valley and the village of Murol, the Dent du Marais and Lake Chambon, and further afield, the Chaudefour Valley and the Sancy. The last part of the hike takes you to the iconic Saint-Nectaire, with a circular route through the cow pastures and a visit to the village via the Rue des Caves.
Dent du Marais and Lake Chambon from Beaune-le-Froid
6.39 mi
+912 ft
-892 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular offering superb views from the heights over Lac Chambon and the Dent du Marais, then over the Château de Murol, passing at the foot of the aforementioned peak before skirting the lake as closely as possible.
Hauteurs and tour of Lake Chambon
6.13 mi
+915 ft
-892 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Visit a must-see in the region, Lake Chambon, starting from the village of Beaune-le-Froid, on the heights preserved from tourist crowds. Pass by some beautiful viewpoints.
Saint-Nectaire thermal baths via the Route des Croix
7.91 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,079 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk allowing you to explore the thermal spa district of Saint-Nectaire starting from Boissières, which makes it easy to park away from the village during the tourist season. The route is dotted with several stone crosses, some of which are ancient and very simple, but you will also discover the beautiful Croix du Marchidial in Saint-Nectaire Haut, as well as a Christianised menhir, the Croix Saint-Roch. You will also enjoy beautiful views of Murol Castle and the Sancy massif.
Saint-Nectaire via the Couze Valley Chambon
6.52 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
The route starts in the hills above the Couze Chambon valley and is circular, looping back via Saint-Nectaire and its unmissable Cornadore Basilica. There are numerous viewpoints along the route, particularly over the Couze Chambon valley, dominated by the hilltop Château de Murol, and the entire Massif du Sancy.
The Rajat Caves and the Cirque du Marais
7.57 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,414 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the heights of Murol and Lac Chambon, discover the Rajat caves, Murol Castle, the Cirque and the Dent du Marais, as well as the villages of Chautignat and Beaune-le-Froid.
Between the Fredet and Chadeyre streams
3.29 mi
+390 ft
-387 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Murol (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very short circular path on a wooded ridge, between the valleys of two small streams on the Plateau des Dômes, after a visit to Beaune-le-Froid.
The Tour du Lac Pavin
3.74 mi
+486 ft
-486 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the snowshoe routes at the Pertuyzat resort, a very pleasant hike around Lake Pavin.
You may be asked to pay €2.50 per person for the right to use the routes, for signposting and maintenance.
A short, mystical circular loop in Saint-Nectaire
5.88 mi
+1,010 ft
-997 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
This mystical route takes you past two menhirs, one of which has been Christianised, a tumulus and its dolmen, and the beautiful Basilica of Notre-Dame du Mont Cornadore, a jewel of Auvergne Romanesque architecture. This hike also passes by the Châteauneuf Caves, which offer a beautiful view of Murol Castle, the Couze Chambon valley and the Sancy massif.
The megaliths of the Sailles Plateau
7.52 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,276 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
North of Saint-Nectaire, the Plateau de Sailles offers beautiful views of Murol and the Couze Chambon valley. You will discover an ancient troglodyte settlement and some of the megaliths that dot the area around the village, known for its beautiful Romanesque church and cheese.
Châteauneuf Caves, Freydefont Menhir, La Pineyre Dolmen
2.95 mi
+732 ft
-732 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nectaire (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route takes you to the Châteauneuf Caves, ancient cave dwellings, then the small Freydefond Menhir, with its viewpoint, and the Dolmen de la Pineyre burial mound. The return journey follows a wild and steep path through the undergrowth.
Vassivière and Lac Pavin
8.76 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk around Lake Pavin, including a visit to the Chapel of Vassivière, where the Black Madonna is housed during the summer.
