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Vergheas walks
The Huit Croix (eight crosses)
Visorando Member
7.31 mi
+850 ft
-856 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vergheas (Puy-de-Dôme)
A hike between rivers and woodland hills, in the Combrailles region.
Arle Circuit (blue markings)
Local authority5.96 mi
+551 ft
-541 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
A beautiful hike at the gateway to Auvergne, discovering the small heritage sites and landscapes of Creuse. Discover the flora and fauna of our countryside and stop at pretty viewpoints.
La Vergnade circuit from Courdemanges (yellow markings)
7.67 mi
+617 ft
-633 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
Starting from Courdemanges, this is a magnificent, well-maintained walk through woodland. Note the recent restoration of an old weighbridge, magnificent views and the imposing Croix Tontus in the village of Courdemanges.
Drouille woods circuit from Courdemanges (yellow markings)
3.65 mi
+246 ft
-230 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
Stroll through the Drouille Forest along small paths. Enjoy the magnificent undergrowth and admire several crosses along the way, including the imposing stone cross of Courdemanges.
Pampeluze route from Charron
5.78 mi
+587 ft
-610 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
A circular walk starting from the village. This is a pretty path through woods and meadows with a few hills. A pleasant surprise awaits you on the last four kilometres, where wooden statues have been placed along the route.
Saint-Martin circuit in Charron (yellow markings)
2.57 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
This hike offers the chance to discover several wooden statues, magnificent views and various examples of local heritage. You will also pass through the village of Charron with its church and imposing war memorial.
Auzances - La Mérodie
Tourist office3.73 mi
+492 ft
-512 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Auzances (Creuse)
Set off to explore the town of Auzances and the village of La Mérodie. Hiking information sheet available from the Auzances Tourist Office (Place du Marché).
Circular Coux in Auzances
2.52 mi
+213 ft
-220 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Auzances (Creuse)
A short, shaded circular loop between woods and meadows, hilly, consisting of very passable dirt tracks and very small roads used by locals. During the walk, you will pass a small pond with tables and benches. Horses may be present on the route.
The Gour Saillant waterfall
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.
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.
Chemin des Trois Communes starting from Chard
4.62 mi
+486 ft
-509 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chard (Creuse)
The three-village trail will take you from the village of Chard to the village of Lioux-les-Monges, where you can enjoy beautiful views and visit the Jardin de la Cure. You will finish the hike by crossing the village of Châtelard. Hiking information sheet available from the Auzances tourist office (Place du Marché).
Circular Chezotte in Reterre
2.45 mi
+75 ft
-105 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Reterre (Creuse)
A circular loop through the pastures of the Creuse countryside. Alternating between paths and very small roads. Beautiful views of the countryside. No shade, so avoid this walk in hot weather.
Besserve and Sioule
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Rochers de Bord
4.57 mi
+663 ft
-673 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Évaux-les-Bains (Creuse)
Along a narrow goat track lined with boxwood forest, this circuit takes you through a wild landscape of gorges, where memories of a pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary remain on the banks of the Chat-Cros.
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.
Old village of Saint-Éloy
1.20 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Éloy-les-Mines (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short walk to discover the site of Vieux Bourg, a pleasant hamlet on the lake shore, with a beautiful old church decorated with numerous Byzantine-inspired frescoes.
The Voueize Gorges
5.18 mi
+400 ft
-381 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Chambon-sur-Voueize (Creuse)
This short hike also gives you the opportunity to discover the charming village of Chambon-sur-Voueize.
The walk can be done as a circular route, but only the first half runs along the Voueize gorges. For once, I vote for a return trip to enjoy the scenery along the banks twice.
The solidified lava flow at Pontgibaud
4.51 mi
+384 ft
-381 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pontgibaud (Puy-de-Dôme)
From Pontgibaud and the beautiful medieval architecture of Château Dauphin, you will travel through the mysterious landscapes of the Cheire de Pontgibaud, one of the most beautiful lava flows in the Chaîne des Puys.