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From the Tiretaine valley to the source of the Artière river
Description
Departing from the spa town of Royat, a short, multi-faceted day trip.
You'll discover a variety of landscapes, from the Tiretaine valley to the Royat state forest, crossing pastures and moors that stretch out at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys. Beautiful paths and views in prospect!
Departure:
- By car from Royat, in the Grotte des laveuses parking lot on the banks of the Tiretaine below Avenue de la Vallée.
- By bus from Place Allard up the Tiretaine (5mn)
- From the "Tiretaine" directional mast, take the stairs to "Puy de Chateix".
Difficulties: Long hike, but very gradual ascent.
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Clermont Auvergne Volcans - 02/06/2026
www.clermontauvergnevolcans.com
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Environments
Close to a public transportation
Bus stop < 500 m
TER stop (regional train) within 500 m
Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
Sustainable tourism
Access to Royat by bus: lines B, E7, P32, P39 stop "Royat Place Allard", line E7 stop Barreiras.
By train: Royat SNCF station; trains from Clermont, La Rotonde or Durtol.
Open period
All year round daily.
Location complements
Access to Royat by bus: "Place Allard" lines B and 5 (daily) and 26 (except Sundays); "Pépinière" line 5. By train: Royat SNCF station; trains from Clermont, La Rotonde or Durtol.
To reach the starting point, cross the spa park.
Contact
Phone : 04 73 98 34 00
Website : https://www.clermontmetropole.eu/en/bouger-se-divertir/a-la-decouverte-de-lagglo/itineraires-de-randonnees/21-idees-de-circuits-dans-lagglomeration-clermontoise/
Tricky passages
Long but very gradual climb
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