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Vergongheon walks
From Vergongheon to the Allier via Rilhac
Visorando Member 
6.09 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Vergongheon (Haute-Loire)
Vergongheon is situated on a plateau overlooking the Allier valley. This is why fortified houses, topped with towers, were built in the villages of Rilhac and Lubières, enabling the monitoring of traffic in the valley. The remains of these structures can be seen in Rilhac and Lubières.
Between the mining basin and farmland in Livradois
Visorando Member 
4.27 mi
+558 ft
-558 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vézézoux (Haute-Loire)
This walk is a transition between the flat landscapes of the former mining basin and the forest landscapes of Livradois.
It was from the woods of these forests that sapinières (single-use wooden boats) transported coal, wine and hemp to Paris.
Plum Picking around Auzon
Visorando Member 
5.73 mi
+935 ft
-909 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Auzon (Haute-Loire)
On this walk, you will discover both the landscapes of the volcanic mountains of western Auvergne and the small hamlets that bring life to these somewhat deserted areas.
The forgotten mineral waters of Clémensat
Visorando Member 
6.77 mi
+866 ft
-853 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Azérat (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A walk through woodland, vineyards, farmland and orchards in the plains and mountains of Livradois.
The castles in Lorlanges
Visorando Member 
6.01 mi
+568 ft
-597 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lorlanges (Haute-Loire)
A walk through farmland and forests, along a stream, with views of the châteaux of Védrines, Vernassal and Léotoing.
Chambezon - Le Caure
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4.37 mi
+909 ft
-909 ft
2h 50
Difficult
Departure from Chambezon (Haute-Loire)
A physically demanding route halfway down the descent into the valley, offering magnificent views of the Alagnon Valley and Léotoing Castle.
The Montfaucon Rock
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5.44 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Jumeaux (Puy-de-Dôme)
A loop on the first hills of Livradois, to the knoll of La Grive and then to the Montfaucon rock, which overlooks the mining basin and offers a beautiful view of Nonette, Ysson, Montcelet, the Sancy massif and the Cézallier.
Circular route on the right bank of the Allier river starting from Allevier.
Visorando Member 3.96 mi
+331 ft
-351 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Azérat (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Allevier, the route climbs through fields and villages, then enters the woods. Throughout the route, you will have a splendid view of the Sancy, Cézallier, Cantal and Margeride mountains.
The Vernassal Stream
Visorando Member 
5.96 mi
+554 ft
-561 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Léotoing (Haute-Loire)
This pleasant route, partly through woodland along the stream or across farmland, offers views of Torsiac Castle in the foreground and then Léotoing Castle.
In the background lies the Alagnon valley.
The Serre Cross
Visorando Member 
2.35 mi
+449 ft
-446 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Léotoing (Haute-Loire)
This route allows you to admire the village of Léotoing and the ruins of its castle, and to discover the Alagnon valley, the Cézaliers mountains and the castle of Torsiac.
Montcelet route
Visorando Member 
2.77 mi
+568 ft
-568 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Vichel (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy, short walk through woods, farmland and pastures, ideal for families.
Climb the tower to enjoy a 360° panorama, with views of the Céréalier, the Livradois, and the peaks of Usson and Nonette.
As you climb the tower, you will discover the remains of the ancient fortress and the villages it protected.
Left bank of the Allier and Limagne from Brioude to Cohade
Visorando Member 6.70 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Brioude (Haute-Loire)
During this leisurely stroll, you’ll discover the banks of the Allier, the Limagne de Brioude plain and the village of Cohade.
Walk in Brioude
Visorando Member 0.82 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Brioude (Haute-Loire)
A discovery walk in Brioude, a small town in Auvergne boasting one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in the region, the Basilica of Saint-Julien.
Notre-Dame de Mailhat
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5.29 mi
+453 ft
-423 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lamontgie (Puy-de-Dôme)
A stroll through peaceful countryside, a succession of fields, vegetable gardens and orchards, with the Pic de Nonette as a backdrop, and a visit to the pretty villages of Orsonnette and Mailhat (featuring a listed 12th-century church).
Around La Chapelle-sur-Usson
Visorando Member 
3.46 mi
+551 ft
-574 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-sur-Usson (Puy-de-Dôme)
A short walk through a peaceful, rural setting that provides the perfect backdrop to this village and its chapel.
Circular route in the Val d'Allier from the medieval village of Nonette
Visorando Member 
6.15 mi
+820 ft
-843 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Nonette (Puy-de-Dôme)
The starting point for the hike, the village of Nonette is perched on a volcanic hill overlooking a circular bend in the Allier River. After climbing to the top of the ancient volcano to enjoy a 360° view of the Lembron and the Val d'Allier, this former dyke, on which Gallo-Roman remains have been discovered, will guide you along the route dotted with pretty villages rich in culture and history.
Ribeyre stream
Visorando Member 
5.76 mi
+837 ft
-846 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Bansat (Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular route follows the Ruisseau de la Ribeyre valley.
Most of the route is through woodland.
The best viewpoint is just before the access to the D24.
Via Bard and Letz
Visorando Member 
6.33 mi
+728 ft
-719 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Madriat (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk around the villages and hamlets near Boudes and its Valley of the Saints, the red clay fields and a saltwater spring known to the Romans!
The Orgues de Chadecol
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5.73 mi
+748 ft
-755 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Blesle (Haute-Loire)
A hike to discover the site of Chadecol, inhabited 10,000 years ago by the first farmers and herders.
A walk to admire the basalt columns of Chadecol, the Allagnon valley and the village of Blesle.
La Ferme du Bos
Visorando Member 
4.69 mi
+860 ft
-860 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Blesle (Haute-Loire)
This walk begins in the woods along a stream, leading to a former 17th-century fortified castle that has now been converted into a farm. You’ll discover magnificent views over the valleys surrounding the charming village of Blesle.
Vieille-Brioude Vineyard Museum
Visorando Member 0.19 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 05
Easy
Departure from Vieille-Brioude (Haute-Loire)
A short walk around the church of Vieille-Brioude, in an open-air eco-museum dedicated to vines and wine, in the form of a succession of small priests' gardens.
The Fairy Chimneys of Boudes
Visorando Member 3.45 mi
+518 ft
-502 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
The Sentier des Cheminées de Fées trail leads to a dry forest with a series of viewpoints overlooking geological formations: fairy chimneys, cirques and multicoloured cliffs.
The Valley of the Saints (fairy chimney trail)
Visorando Member 
3.03 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
Boudes, its vineyards and the Vallée des Saints, known as the Colorado of Lembron.
Old Valley of Saints Trail and Pic de l'Avoiron tower
Visorando Member 
5.36 mi
+650 ft
-643 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk between Boudes and Saint-Hérent allows you to discover the landscapes around the Pic de l'Avoiron and get closer to the Vallée des Saints.
If you approach the old entrance to the Vallée des Saints, you will find that it is now closed.
The heights of Vieille-Brioude from Costes-Cirgues to Dintillat via Le Monteil
Visorando Member 5.88 mi
+748 ft
-843 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vieille-Brioude (Haute-Loire)
The route follows a variety of paths and landscapes, offering superb panoramic views of the Auvergne mountains, including the Puy de Dôme and the Allier valley. The trails lead to pastures, woods and streams.
Between Brivadois and the Massiac region, starting from Lubihac.
Visorando Member 6.86 mi
+692 ft
-709 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lubilhac (Haute-Loire)
The first slate-roofed houses, large pastures and isolated farms herald the end of the Brivadois forests and the beginning of the Cézallier summer pastures.
The sparkling spring of Bois du Four
Visorando Member 
3.52 mi
+751 ft
-741 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Blesle (Haute-Loire)
In search of the spring in the forest, this is a short but challenging hike that starts by following the Sianne valley and continues towards the hamlet of Chantejail through the woods that cover the ridges of the Pic du Chambon.
Chalet - Montgon
Visorando Member 6.95 mi
+866 ft
-889 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Massiac (Cantal)
To the north-east of the Cantal volcano, Massiac lies in a small basin formed by the Alagnon and its two tributaries: the Alagnonette and the Arcueil. From the top of the Plateau de Chalet, a basalt plateau, one of many left by volcanic flows in the landscape, there is a beautiful view over the valley.
The Pic d'Usson
Visorando Member 
7.10 mi
+879 ft
-883 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-de-Chargnat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Take a stroll around and through the village of Usson. Climb to the top of the peak (639 m) for a 360° panoramic view of the Chaîne des Puys, the Sancy massif and the Livradois-Forez mountains.
A statue of the Virgin Mary dating from 1893 stands at the summit.
Villeneuve Lembron
Visorando Member 3.95 mi
+486 ft
-505 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve (Puy-de-Dôme) (Puy-de-Dôme)
An easy and enjoyable walk for lovers of chestnuts and wild cherries.
From the banks of the Senouire in Lavaudieu to the red stones of the village of Buze
Visorando Member 6.26 mi
+433 ft
-413 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lavaudieu (Haute-Loire)
Lavaudieu is one of the most beautiful villages in France.
This walk invites you to leave the village and stroll through the surrounding hills, passing through villages such as Buze, whose houses are built of red arkose.
From the banks of the Senouire to the Allier
Visorando Member 
11.81 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Lavaudieu (Haute-Loire)
Lavaudieu, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", will be the starting point for your hike.
During the first part of the hike, you can admire beautiful views of the Cézallier, the Massif du Sancy and the Puy de Dôme. During the second part, you will follow the Allier gorges on a balcony trail. During the last part, you can discover a magnificent chapel and pastoral meadows.
Along the Senouire: from Lavaudieu to Château de Domeyrat.
Visorando Member 
8.33 mi
+686 ft
-659 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lavaudieu (Haute-Loire)
Along the Vallée de Dieu (Valley of God), the former name given to the Senouire valley, this walk combines the pleasure of walking with the discovery of the Haute Loire's heritage. It takes us from the village of Lavaudieu, one of the most beautiful villages in France, to the impressive towers of the medieval castle of Domeyrat.
The Oudeyre hut
Visorando Member 
3.79 mi
+860 ft
-860 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Massiac (Cantal)
My favourite walk in Massiac. Starting from the centre of Massiac, this route allows you, after 400 m, to walk through countryside with no roads, no houses and no fences. On the ascent, it follows the old royal, then imperial, road from Paris to Perpignan as far as the Baraque d’Oudeyre, a ruined former coaching inn. On the descent, it returns along the ridge through heathland and woods of pine and oak trees.
Frugières-le-Pin - Vals-le-Chastel circular via Aubagnat
Visorando Member 6.07 mi
+961 ft
-981 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Frugières-le-Pin (Haute-Loire)
In good weather, this route offers superb panoramic views of the Auvergne mountains at Fiossat. From the coudert (communal land) at Le Pin, you will have a magnificent view of the Château de Domeyrat. A visit to Vals-le-Chastel is a must: castle, church and seigneurial chapel. At Frugières station, you can visit the Resistance Museum and, on the way back, don't miss the church in Frugières.
Circular Montjours to Mareugheol
Visorando Member 3.96 mi
+571 ft
-587 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mareugheol (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walk with views of the Lembronnais region and numerous castles, with an optional visit to the village fort.
La Chaux and the Bois de Jaby
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6.15 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Mareugheol (Puy-de-Dôme)
A walk through the woods and countryside of Lembron, starting from the village of Mareugheol and its14th-century fortified castle, then on to the15th- and16th-century castle of Villeuneuve.
Le Puy d'Ysson
Visorando Member 
4.66 mi
+728 ft
-732 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Solignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
From the summit of Puy d'Ysson, there is a 360° panoramic view of the agricultural plains of Lembron.
A lovely walk through fields, villages and forests.
The tour of Puy d'Ysson
Visorando Member 3.89 mi
+354 ft
-344 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Solignat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Walking around Puy d'Ysson, you can discover the surrounding villages one by one without having to climb to the top.
You can park at point (2) to shorten the hike and reduce the elevation gain even further. There are even picnic tables.
The oppidum of Ronzières starting from Vodable and view of Lembron
Visorando Member 
8.38 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,194 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vodable (Puy-de-Dôme)
In the heart of Lembron, a land of ancient volcanoes and lava flows, the village of Ronzières winds around a basalt hill. Proud of its oppidum, this stronghold was used as early as the first millennium BCE.