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Source du Lignon walks
4-pass circular starting from Chalmazel-Jeansagnières
Visorando Member
10.85 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,545 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
An ideal hike to do in the morning to enjoy the coolness of the undergrowth, sheltered from the rising sun.
You will overlook the Chalmazelloise valley, the Haut Lignon valley and, in the distance, the summit of Pierre sur Haute.
Your attention will be drawn to the numerous blueberry fields.
Route des Loges on the Hautes Chaumes
9.32 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
The lodges or shepherd's huts, located on the Hautes Chaumes, were summer pasture buildings from May to October.
To get to the start of the hike, after passing the hamlet of Nermond, 200 m away, in a straight line, at the crossroads of this road with the Route de la Combe on the right, turn more to the right and take a stony path, heading for the calvary. Park at the bottom or in the cornfields on the left-hand side of the uphill path.
Tour of Chalmazel via Roc de l'Olme
9.93 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
From the top of Roc de l'Olme, a rock climbing spot, you can admire the view overlooking Chalmazel and the Lignon valley.
The sound of streams will accompany your steps.
Pierre sur Haute via the Molinvé shepherd's huts
11.37 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,736 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Chalmazel (Loire)
“Here, more than anywhere else, one perceives the notion of infinity, and the concept of solitude takes on a new dimension.” This is how the famous geneticist Axel Kahn expressed his feelings during his journey through the Monts du Forez.
Easy Walks near Source du Lignon
From the Col du Béal to the Col des Supeyres
17.18 mi
+1,936 ft
-2,024 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne (Puy-de-Dôme)
Over two days, discover one of the most beautiful destinations in “France à Cheval”.
Les Quatre Vents - Olliergues
Association / Club / Walk leader
12.49 mi
+1,906 ft
-2,005 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Courpière (Puy-de-Dôme)
For the second stage of the route, we reach the right bank of Lake Aubusson, and after crossing the dam we follow aPR® path that climbs gently to take us to the village of Augerolles. We pass by the Pied de Bœuf site and reach the village of Olmet. We pass the Chamaly cross and descend gently towards the Dore valley to reach Olliergues town hall via a stepped street (Rue des Cors).