Vichel walks

A walk around Montcelet, through woods and pastures, with views of the Puys de Dôme, the Puy de Nonette and the hills and pastures of the Lembron.

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.

After walking through the fields to reach the beautiful castle of Saint-Gervazy, return via a path through the woodland.

Three walks, of gradually increasing lengths, have been created on the initiative of the Charbonnier-les-Mines Youth Town Council (CMJ). These walks were created to enable everyone, from the very young to the elderly, to discover or rediscover the village and to enjoy a simple, natural activity in a remarkable setting. Three colours of waymarkers have been used – green, blue and red – from the shortest to the longest route. Along the way, you’ll discover some truly beautiful scenery, including the Allagnon – that famous river home to trout and a few salmon – the remains of the castle, the vestiges of the mining past and the even older remains of the Gallo-Romans.

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!

This varied walk illustrates the link between coal mining and its transport on the ‘sapinières’ (timber-tracked wagons) that travelled as far as Paris.

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.

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

A very lovely circular walk with superb views and Léotoing Castle in view for the first half of the circular walk.

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.

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.

Boudes, its vineyards and the Vallée des Saints, known as the Colorado of Lembron.

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.

A physically demanding route halfway down the descent into the valley, offering magnificent views of the Alagnon Valley and Léotoing Castle.

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.

A walk through the farmland of the villages of Villeuneuve-Lembron and Chalus and the vineyards of the village of Boudes. A route through woods, plateaus and vineyards.

Circular route through the heart of the Lembron region, linking the villages of Villeneuve-Lembron, Boudes and Chalus, amongst stone castles and vineyards.

An easy and enjoyable walk for lovers of chestnuts and wild cherries.