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Vichel walks
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.
Via Bard and Letz
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 Lempdes Hills
5.22 mi
+584 ft
-574 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lempdes-sur-Allagnon (Haute-Loire)
Landscapes on the edge of the Lembron valley and at the start of the Allagnon Gorges, a landscape of plateaus and plains in the Limagne region, punctuated by the villages of Lempdes and Moriat.
Around the Puy du Joux
4.35 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Breuil-sur-Couze (Puy-de-Dôme)
A Sunday stroll to explore the village of Le Breuil-sur-Couze in the first part of the walk, followed by a walk through the surrounding countryside, with views of the volcanic peaks of Nonette and Usson, in the second part.
GPS recommended
The Fairy Chimneys of Boudes
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 village of Saint-Héran, the Source de Bard and the Auvergne ‘Colorado’
6.85 mi
+945 ft
-942 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Boudes (Puy-de-Dôme)
A beautiful route through the Auvergne countryside starting from Boudes, known for its vineyards. This walk will take you to Saint-Hérent, a small village perched on a rocky outcrop with a magnificent Romanesque church. You’ll then discover the Source de Bard, gushing from the bowels of the earth, as well as the Vallée des Saints – also known as the ‘Auvergne Colorado’ – with its stunning variety of colours and rock formations.
The Valley of the Saints (fairy chimney trail)
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
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.
Chambezon - Le Caure
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.
Circular route in the Val d'Allier from the medieval village of Nonette
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.
Villeneuve Lembron
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.
The Montfaucon Rock
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.
The Serre Cross
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.
Between the mining basin and farmland in Livradois
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.
Notre-Dame de Mailhat
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).
Circular Montjours to Mareugheol
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
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.
Ribeyre stream
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.
From Vergongheon to the Allier via Rilhac
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.
Mid-altitude landscapes starting from Apchat
6.42 mi
+699 ft
-709 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Ardes (Puy-de-Dôme)
This walk across the plateaus between Lembron and Cézalier offers the chance to explore the mid-altitude landscapes around the villages of Ardes-sur-Couze, Bord and Apchat.
The Vernassal Stream
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 castles in Lorlanges
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.
Lorlanges, paths and castles
Association / Club / Walk leader6.20 mi
+545 ft
-571 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Lorlanges (Haute-Loire)
A lovely walk along good paths, offering a close-up view of the castles of Védrines and Vernassal, and a distant view of Léotoing Castle.
This is a variation on the “castles walk” (Respirando No. 497 and Visorando No. 1363868), which takes you closer to Védrines Castle and offers an extended view of Léotoing Castle at the start of the route.
Le Puy d'Ysson
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
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 Pic d'Usson
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.
The oppidum of Ronzières starting from Vodable and view of Lembron
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.
