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Sauret-Besserve walks
Besserve and Sioule
Tourist office
6.10 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sauret-Besserve (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the charming village of Sauret-Besserve, the route descends to the banks of the Sioule and the pretty Cascade des Trois Cuves waterfall. This walk offers numerous breathtaking views of the valley and ends on the wild plateaus of the Combrailles.
The Gour Saillant waterfall
Visorando Member
2.07 mi
+433 ft
-440 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Priest-des-Champs (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short round trip to enjoy the beautiful Gour Saillant waterfall.
The Sioule Gorges
11.48 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
In a sumptuous setting, dominated on one side by the imposing Château de Chouvigny and on the other by the ghostly Château Rocher, you will discover a route that is well worth a detour for its fishing and tourist attractions.
Green markings
The Mills Route in Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne
6.69 mi
+614 ft
-607 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A magnificent route that will take you to the banks of the Chalamont, passing by Neuvialle Castle.
Route of the two ponds in Saint-Gervais d'Auvergne
5.77 mi
+348 ft
-364 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant route allowing you to discover the Moulin de l’Arche and the Étang du Masmont, before finishing the walk with the relaxing circular loop around Étang Philippe.
⚠️ Between (4) and (5): herd of goats and mountain dogs in a fenced enclosure. Keep pets securely on a lead and avoid any sudden movements.
Les Eaux Minérales in Saint-Priest-des-Champs
3.11 mi
+407 ft
-436 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Priest-des-Champs (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant, short, shaded walk, mainly through woodland, with a point of interest to discover: the site known as Eaux Minérales (a source of iron-rich water, not commercially exploited but showcased).
No major difficulty; just a slight elevation gain, with a fairly steep slope at the end of the route.
A particularly refreshing walk in summer as it is largely under the cover of trees.
Pont du Bouchet
5.86 mi
+955 ft
-968 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Miremont (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
Between steep-sided valleys, unspoilt wilderness and wooded slopes, the Sioule has become a lake thanks to the Fades-Besserve dam. It accompanies us throughout the route with beautiful views of the Sioulet valley and the Combrailles.
La Chartreuse Port-Sainte-Marie
4.13 mi
+627 ft
-623 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Ancizes-Comps (Puy-de-Dôme)
This route will take you to the ruins of the Chartreuse du Port-Sainte-Marie, founded in 1219, passing by the banks of the Sioule and its meanders.
Wood carvings at the Étang des Planches
0.84 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Christine (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short family walk, or an opportunity to enjoy a festival around 25 July.
Springs and banks of the Sioule in Châteauneuf-les-Bains
6.01 mi
+623 ft
-617 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-les-Bains (Puy-de-Dôme)
Discover Châteauneuf-les-Bains, a little-known spa resort in the Puy-de-Dôme, located on the banks of the Sioule.
Hills and banks of the Sioule at Ayat
6.16 mi
+807 ft
-833 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Ayat-sur-Sioule (Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular route through the Ayat countryside, overlooking the Sioule valley, with a long section running along a balcony path above the river
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.
Circular route of the wells and Sainte-Agathe from Blot-l'Église
12.91 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,283 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Blot-l'Église (Puy-de-Dôme)
While further south in Auvergne, water is brought to villages by fountains, here it is provided by numerous public and private wells, which you can enjoy discovering in the hamlets along this circular route in the Blot region, on the heights of the Morge. You will also discover an oratory and a chapel, both dedicated to Saint Agatha.
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.
La Roche de Sauterre
2.58 mi
+338 ft
-341 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Manzat (Puy-de-Dôme)
La Roche de Sauterre offers a beautiful location for observing the surroundings and the majestic alignment of the Chaîne des Puys. This basalt peak, the result of volcanic activity, contains inclusions of peridotite, a semi-precious stone.
The lime trees of Blot and Château-Rocher
8.25 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme)
Discover the hamlets of the Blot region and the superb lime trees that adorn their squares. The second part of this walk will take you to Château-Rocher, which overlooks the Sioule valley.
Château-Rocher from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot
3.39 mi
+607 ft
-607 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme)
Set off to explore the magnificent Château-Rocher, which overlooks the Sioule valley.
Le Gour de Tazenat
4.01 mi
+354 ft
-374 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Vieilles (Puy-de-Dôme)
A perfect circle 700 m in diameter and approximately 66 m deep, the Gour de Tazenat is a crater lake or maar whose clear waters are home to a variety of aquatic fauna.
A path through the undergrowth allows everyone to walk around it easily.
The Gour de Tazenat
2.41 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Vieilles (Puy-de-Dôme)
Route around the Gour de Tazenat, which occupies an ancient volcanic crater. You can even swim in the lake that has formed inside it. Don’t worry, the volcano has been dormant for 40,000 years.
From La Faye to the Sep reservoir
7.96 mi
+525 ft
-512 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Blot-l'Église (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant walk in the heart of the Combrailles and its landscapes of hills, hollows, valleys, hedgerows, copses and ponds typical of this part of the region. Beautiful views of the Chaîne des Puys, the Limagne and the Bois-Noirs. The route takes a wide loop around the Sep reservoir.
Arboretum of the Menhir of Bois des Brosses
0.21 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 05
Easy
Departure from Neuf-Église (Puy-de-Dôme)
Very short educational walk around a menhir.
Heights and banks of the Sioule upstream of Pont de Menat
9.48 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,486 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Menat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This trail takes you from hamlet to hamlet to discover the small-scale architectural heritage of this part of Auvergne, in the north of the Puy-de-Dôme: traditional houses with stepped gables, wells and drinking troughs, a former abbey in Menat and a medieval bridge over the Sioule.
The Menat Bridge
5.97 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme)
An enjoyable walk exploring the Sioule and the Rochocol meander. This route also offers the chance to see fine examples of traditional architecture (houses with stepped roofs) and provides beautiful views of the Sioule and its meander, as well as the Puy de Dôme.
Menat Bridge
0.66 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Menat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Very short walk to discover a pretty site in the Sioule Gorges
La Narse de Beaunit
5.09 mi
+276 ft
-266 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Varennes (Puy-de-Dôme)
A very pleasant walk in the oldest part of the Chaîne des Puys. The hamlet of Beaunit is nestled in the hollow of a volcanic maar that was occupied by a lake several hundred thousand years ago.
The Sioulet Gorges
4.49 mi
+387 ft
-390 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pontaumur (Puy-de-Dôme)
Leaving the village of Pontaumur, you will discover the Sioulet, a tributary of the Sioule and a paradise for trout fishermen. The wild gorges will delight lovers of unspoilt nature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.