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Saint-Yvoine walks
The Pierre Ancize spur
Visorando Member
6.04 mi
+883 ft
-883 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yvoine (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk around the village of Saint-Yvoine, with views of the Chaine des Puys, the Sancy and the Allier Valley.
Between Allier and Ribeyre
4.59 mi
+722 ft
-692 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Orbeil (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk that begins by following the River Allier as closely as possible, then the Ribeyre stream through a cool, wooded environment, and continues with views of the Puys and the surrounding countryside.
Passing through Yronde and Le Puy Moriot
6.67 mi
+883 ft
-869 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Yronde-et-Buron (Puy-de-Dôme)
Set in a rolling landscape shaped by ancient volcanoes, this walk will take you to the magnificent village of Yronde, whilst offering beautiful views of the village of Buron and its citadel.
Le Puy Moriot and the stonemason's hut
6.71 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,020 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Yronde-et-Buron (Puy-de-Dôme)
Hike in the hills of Limagne d'Issoire, including a visit to two old wine-growing villages and passing through the small village of Puy Moriot, old arkose quarries and a stonemason's hut.
The Domaine de Sarlant from Yronde
5.66 mi
+607 ft
-623 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Yronde-et-Buron (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk through the countryside of Issoire from the former wine-growing village of Yronde to discover the superb Domaine de Sarlant.
Walk in Buron
0.93 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Yronde-et-Buron (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through an old wine-growing village at the foot of La Motte, a basalt spur supporting the ruins of a feudal castle. Beautiful traditional houses and a pretty chapel to visit to learn about the history of the unfortunate Sir Buron.
Villages in the Issoire region: Chadeleuf and Sauvagnat
10.13 mi
+981 ft
-958 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Coudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the Pays des Couzes, set off to explore the villages of Chadeleuf and Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe along wide paths criss-crossing an agricultural plateau offering superb views of the Monts Dore, the hilltop villages of the Limagne and the Puy de Dôme.
Via Puy Rousset, Yronde and Buron
6.52 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,066 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Parent (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route offering beautiful panoramic views of the Chaîne des Puys, the Limagne and the Sancy massif, passing through the ancient villages of Parent, Yronde and Buron. Of note: a pretty church in Yronde (open every time we passed by), the basalt mound of the old feudal castle of Buron called the Citadelle de Buron, fountains, wash houses and traditional dwellings.
Saint-Austremoine Abbey and the streets of Issoire
2.46 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Issoire (Puy-de-Dôme)
While the Abbey Church of Saint-Austremoine is the undisputed jewel of Issoire, there are a few other pleasant surprises in store for you in the town, including small canals and beautiful architecture on the Place de la République.
The Comté Forest by mountain bike
17.72 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,677 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Babel (Puy-de-Dôme)
A mountain bike ride starting from Saint-Babel to explore the Comté Forest via an original route: the stonemason’s hut, the Col de la Croix des Gardes, the Four Lords’ Marker, Sallèdes, Manglieu, superb scenery and recently opened trails.
The stonemason's hut - between basalt and granite
6.52 mi
+919 ft
-919 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Babel (Puy-de-Dôme)
A superb walk between the old volcanoes of the Comté region to the crystalline base cut by the Saint-Yvoine horst, with exceptional panoramic views.
Circular route from ‘Bout du Monde’ to the Mas lake in Issoire
4.02 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Issoire (Puy-de-Dôme)
A peaceful route, accompanied by birdsong and the sound of the river, except for the section running beneath the motorway. Traffic is extremely rare along three-quarters of the route. Beneath the sports grounds at Bout du Monde and all around the Mas lake, there are benches and picnic tables.
The tour of Issoire via the village of Les Roches
9.19 mi
+850 ft
-837 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Issoire (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from the historic town of Issoire, this hike follows the Couze Pavin, whose white water flows down from Lake Pavin, then the troglodytic village of Les Roches, which was still inhabited in the first half ofthe 20th century and has been beautifully restored, ending with a gentle slope towards Issoire, in a hilly landscape shaped by the Boulade stream.
Via Le Broc from Issoire
8.82 mi
+755 ft
-738 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Issoire (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Issoire, known for its architectural heritage, the route offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains whilst taking you to two villages proud of their history: Le Broc and Bergonne.
Perrier and Binazat circular loop in Issoire
5.17 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Issoire (Puy-de-Dôme)
For the sheer pleasure of walking, you’ll be doing this as a circular walk. There are, in fact, no spectacular views or historic sites.
Wine-growing villages of the Val d'Allier
10.00 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,076 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montpeyroux (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hillsides of the Allier in Puy-de-Dôme were once an important wine-growing area, as evidenced by the architecture of the villages you pass through on this hike. Among them is Montpeyroux, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
On the Arkose Trails
5.12 mi
+548 ft
-551 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Montpeyroux (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk on the plateau allows you to walk on paving stones from the old Montpeyroux quarry, visit this magnificent wine-growing village and discover the banks of the Allier in the undergrowth.
Montpeyroux, a golden stone fortress on the Allier
6.31 mi
+591 ft
-591 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montpeyroux (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Starting from Montpeyroux, this circular route takes you to the banks of the Allier and the village of Coude. The medieval fortress of Montpeyroux, "the most beautiful village in France" built with local golden arkose stone, can be visited at the end of the route. You can climb up to the keep-museum, which offers a beautiful view.
From the caves of Perrier to Pardines, or the history of the village of Les Roches
4.38 mi
+617 ft
-614 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Perrier (Puy-de-Dôme)
The hiking trail climbs up to the village of Les Roches, a prehistoric site currently undergoing restoration, then leads to Pardines via the plateau before descending through a beautiful acacia forest. Here you can see the outcrop of ancient lacustrine sediments, known as Lahres.
