Auvergne walks

La Banne d'Ordanche (Download : PDF)

8.06mi +1161ft -1152ft 4h35 Average
Starting point in Orcival - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A hiking trail in the Auvergne summer pastures, on a summit overlooking the spa resort of La Bourboule.

The Puy de Sancy via the Courre Valley (Download : PDF)

4.15mi +1726ft -1726ft 3h10 Average
Starting point in Mont-Dore - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A very beautiful hike in a conservation area.

The Chiloza falls (Download : PDF)

2.98mi +459ft -459ft 1h40 Easy
Starting point in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A wander among the underbrush along the Couze Pavin, from bank to bank, flowing in cascades.

A circuit around Puy de Sancy (Download : PDF)

8.6mi +3025ft -3025ft 6h10 Difficult
Starting point in Mont-Dore - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A trip to highest point of the Massif Central.

Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache (Download : PDF)

2.68mi +722ft -702ft 1h45 Average
Starting point in Saint-Genès-Champanelle - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A short hike to climb two volcanoes with their typical open craters to delight amateur geologists and curious hikers. A beautiful view from the top of the Puy de Lassolas on over the Chaîne des Puys to the north and Monts Dore to the south.

Grand Tour of Lac Pavin (Download : PDF)

4.85mi +732ft -735ft 2h45 Average
Starting point in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A Grand Tour of the beautiful and mysterious Lac Pavin, passing by the Puy de Montchal and the Creux de Soucy chasm.

Puy-de-Dôme passing through the col de Ceyssat (Download : PDF)

3.39mi +1286ft -1286ft 2h30 Average
Starting point in Orcines - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

Just above Clermont-Ferrand, the inescapable climb to Puy-de-Dôme through the col de Ceyssat is a short but intense hike with an astonishing view over Clermont-Ferrand, the chaîne des Puys, paragliders and Millevaches.

Caution, it's a very popular walk so be sure to do it during week days for a bit of peace and quiet.

On the trail of the Druids (Download : PDF)

3.03mi +676ft -676ft 1h55 Easy
Starting point in Fayet-le-Château - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

Nature walk between meadows, forest, streams and ancient mills, a site rich in history. Pass through amazing places that are linked to druidic rituals and gatherings.

Tour of the Puy Mary - GR400 (Download : PDF)

32.19mi +8064ft -8064ft 20h40 Difficult
Starting point in Le Falgoux - 15 - Cantal

A beautiful three-day hike, sleeping in a bivouac, with interesting variations in altitude.

Lac Chambon - Murol (Download : PDF)

7.32mi +1053ft -1040ft 4h10 Average
Starting point in Chambon-sur-Lac - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A circuit that forms a figure of 8 around Lac Chambon, with panoramic views of the lake and the Sancy range, the Valley of Chaudefour and a section through Murol via its castle.

Puy de Sancy through the Chaudefour valley (Download : PDF)

10.16mi +2956ft -2963ft 6h50 Average
Starting point in Chambon-sur-Lac - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

The very secretive and beautiful Chaudefour valley is a classified natural site, closed up by the steep contours of a glacial cirque. Peaks, needles, plumbs are as many natural defences for an intact and preserved valley.

Rochebaron Castle (Download : PDF)

5.7mi +1453ft -1467ft 3h40 Average
Starting point in Bas-en-Basset - 43 - Haute-Loire

Rochebaron Castle is the emblematic site in the Bas-en-Basset and Monistrol-sur-Loire area.
Beautiful views, first over the Loire and, on the return journey, over the Meygal massif.

The Way of St James. Stage 1. Puy-en-Velay / St Privat d'Allier (Download : PDF)

14.67mi +1870ft -1184ft 8h05 Average
Starting point in Le Puy-en-Velay - 43 - Haute-Loire

Twenty to thirty thousand walkers set out from Puy-en-Velay every year to do the pilgrimage along the Way of St. James. Discover the Way of St. James by doing the first stage by foot. You can return to Puy-en-Velay in the evening in a special coach.

Loop around Plomb du Cantal (Download : PDF)

8.85mi +2927ft -2923ft 6h10 Difficult
Starting point in Albepierre-Bredons - 15 - Cantal

Its height of 1855 metres make Plomb du Cantal the second highest peak in the Massif Central after the Puy de Sancy.
Starting from the Col de Prat de Bouc, this hike initially leads to the summit ascent and descent on the northern slope, followed by a climb up the slopes of the Puy du Rocher before returning to Prat de Bouc.

The Huit Croix walk (eight crosses) (Download : PDF)

7.31mi +712ft -712ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Vergheas - 63 - Puy-de-Dôme

A hike between rivers and woodland hills, in the Combrailles region.