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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 Queuille meander loop at the Fades Viaduct
5.57 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,017 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Queuille (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Sioule River shapes the landscape of the Combrailles. Between valleys, wild gorges, forest paths and volcanic peaks offering magnificent views... here, it is the Queuille meander that takes our breath away with its strange tranquillity and perfect curves.
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.
Panoramic views of the Monts d’Auvergne starting from Saint-Gervais
3.55 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant, easy family walk offering magnificent views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Monts Dore.
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
Ambur-La Chazotte Castle
7.74 mi
+912 ft
-915 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jacques-d'Ambur (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through the heart of the Combrailles with views over the Fades-Besserve reservoir, a vast lake covering 385 ha.
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.