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The Assemblies Route or the Maison de la Béate in Sainte-Sigolène
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12.93 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,240 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Sigolène (Haute-Loire)
A pleasant route through the countryside around Sainte-Sigolène and Les Villettes, where you can explore the ‘Assemblées’ or ‘Maisons de Béates’.
Dunières Gorges
6.01 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,329 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pal-de-Mons (Haute-Loire)
A circular route that allows you to appreciate the Gorges de la Dunières. The paths are not always easy (unpaved, steep) but offer beautiful views of a place that is not very touristy and little known to the public. It is a place frequented by mushroom pickers, 4x4s, motorbikes and, in season, hunters.
Between the undergrowth and the path from Saint-Pal-de-Mons
6.04 mi
+650 ft
-679 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pal-de-Mons (Haute-Loire)
Walk in and around the village of Saint-Pal-de-Mons.
Walk through its forests, fields and streams
The Semène Valley from Lichemialle, at Saint-Pal-de-Mons
6.06 mi
+663 ft
-640 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pal-de-Mons (Haute-Loire)
A lovely, easy walk through fields and woods in the Semène valley, with the option of picnicking by the river halfway along the route, at Le Prège.
Séauve-Bénite route
9.06 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,004 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire)
From Paulin, above Monistrol-sur-Loire, let’s set off to explore a former Cistercian abbey on the banks of the Semène, a tributary of the Loire, via a circular route combining twoPR®® trails: the Dames de la Séauve-Bénite and the Route de l’Ecureuil, developed by the Loire-Semène Tourist Office. The stretch of the Semène around the former abbey offers an attractive spot to stop off halfway along the route, with its picnic area, children’s play area and landscaped riverbanks.
Water walk from La Séauve-sur-Semène, south-east loop
6.06 mi
+974 ft
-971 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Séauve-sur-Semène (Haute-Loire)
A short circular walk from La Séauve-sur-Semène, following the Semène river, with a return journey partly through the countryside and partly through ancient forest.
The Séauve-sur-Semène Water Trail
3.16 mi
+174 ft
-203 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from La Séauve-sur-Semène (Haute-Loire)
To mark World Water Day on 22 March, we suggest walking along the River Semène for half the route. You’ll notice a trout ladder along the way, allowing the fish to swim upstream to spawn at their birthplace. In Mathevard, on the site of a former weaving mill, you can also see a Napoleonic sundial with its decimal scale (a rare feature).
Walk through the history of the Earth in Saint-Didier-en-Velay
2.91 mi
+374 ft
-285 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Didier-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)
This is the story of a 4.7 km route representing the 4.7 billion years of our planet's history. One kilometre corresponds to one billion years and, therefore, one metre (one large step) to one million years. Based on this symbolism, 21 panels have been placed along the route. The location of each panel, and therefore the corresponding period, recounts a major event that changed the course of Earth's evolution. This route, which follows the paths of Saint-Didier-en-Velay, is designed to be fun, historical and original.
The Himalayan footbridge over the Lignon Gorges
5.65 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,093 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Grazac (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A Cluniac site thanks to its priory and church, Grazac has been famous for some time as one of the two access points to the largest Himalayan footbridge in France. This route will take you there via a short walk through this wooded valley.
The Lignon circulars, the footbridge and the Greenway near Grazac
13.43 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,241 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Grazac (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A winding hike near the magnificent Lignon Gorges, crossed by a Himalayan footbridge, with beautiful landscapes over the knolls of the Pays d'Yssingeaux. The path on the Greenway to the south will reveal the beautiful landscapes of the Lignon Gorges.
Between the forest and the hamlet around Saint-Victor
8.14 mi
+702 ft
-712 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Victor-Malescours (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Victor-Malescours, a route through woodland, a small hamlet and a plateau offering a lovely view.
North-east of Saint Romain-Lachalm
11.84 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,184 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-Lachalm (Haute-Loire)
A long but easy hike on the plateau towards Saint-Romain-Lachalm in a landscape alternating between meadows, forests and rivers. Beautiful farm buildings still in use or converted. Crossing the Bois des Cartaires with its oratory dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
From Monistrol to Aurec-sur-Loire
9.64 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,325 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bas-en-Basset (Haute-Loire)
A linear walk along the “Chemin de Ter” between Bas-Monistrol and Aurec-sur-Loire stations, following theGR® de Pays des Gorges de la Loire trail – now reclassified asthe GR® 302 – with a few shortcuts.
The return journey by train, which is very short (11 mins), offers the chance to discover a picturesque stretch of the Loire riverbank, such as around Le Chambon-sur-Loire, which was deliberately avoided on the outward journey.
The author followed this route prior to the publication of the walk guide in issue No. 157 of *Balades Randos*.
A short circular loop near Marlhes
3.49 mi
+318 ft
-322 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Romain-Lachalm (Haute-Loire)
A walk through fields, the Bois des Cartaires and the charming hamlet of Les Chaizes, with some lovely scenery.No particular difficulties, making it ideal for a family outing, including a picnic
The Massardière circular in Saint-Just-Malmont
5.03 mi
+538 ft
-515 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Just-Malmont (Haute-Loire)
A lovely, relatively easy walk starting from the hamlet of Les Gouttes, in Saint-Just-Malmont. A hilly route alternating between open landscapes and forest sections, at an altitude of around 900 metres.