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Le grand Saint Aubin

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Description

Bordering numerous fountains near the village of Beaune-le-Chaud, this walk offers a magnificent view of the Chaîne de Puys.

Marked trails. Hiking map available free of charge at the Escapad' reception desk, where the route starts.

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Walking

Difficulty

Not specified

Duration

3h30mn

Dist.

13 km

Altimetric profile

Starting point

L'Escapad' - 1 chemin du Château Le Bourg , 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle

Lat : 45.720306Lng : 3.020769

Points of interest

L'Escapad'

Located in the heart of the village of St Genès Champanelle, 15 kilometers from Clermont-Ferrand, this green leisure center is the starting point for a wide range of sporting activities, as well as providing information and access to outdoor activities.L'Escapad' is a reception and information center for outdoor activities (hiking, mountain biking, Nordic walking, etc.). A starting, stopping-off or finishing point for a wide range of sporting activities. Touch-screen tourist information and itinerary table (hiking maps available and GPX tracks to download). Permanent sports and family orienteering course (with questionnaire). Nature Escape Game. L'Escapad' offers a place to change and shower, an out-of-bag room for meals and an outdoor picnic area. Accessible sanitary facilities for people with reduced mobility. Meeting and seminar facilities, including multi-purpose room rental. Equestrian center and wetland with educational explanations in the immediate vicinity. School groups welcome all year round.

1 chemin du Château Le Bourg 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle

- Clermont Auvergne Volcans -

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We recommend that you follow the tour using the Mikhes app, which guides you step by step to simplify your discovery. Download the app at the bottom of the page and start your tour.

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Clermont Auvergne Volcans - 02/06/2026
www.clermontauvergnevolcans.com
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Location complements

Road access to L'Escapad' - 1 chemin du Château - 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle Le Bourg.
From Clermont-Ferrand, take the N89 via Beaumont, Ceyrat, Saulzet-Le-Chaud then Theix.
Continue on the D90 to Saint-Genès-Champanelle Le Bourg or via Royat, Charade, Manson then Thèdes (D90).

Open period

From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.

Contact

Phone : 04 43 76 26 81

Email : lescapad@clermontmetropole.eu

Website : https://www.clermontmetropole.eu/en/bouger-se-divertir/a-la-decouverte-de-lagglo/tourisme-sportif-et-loisirs-de-pleine-nature/

Environments

Forest location
Mountain view

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1. From Escapad', pass behind the church and take the crosswalk. At the town hall, go to the signpost and follow the signs for "Chatrat". Turn left and walk past the cemetery.
2. At the road, turn right for 300 m, then fork left after the horse quarry. At the crossroads, turn right onto the main path to "Manson".
3. At the wash-house, turn left towards "Laschamps".
4. At the top of the climb, turn right to the road, then left along the road to "Chapelle Saint-Aubin".
5. After the chapel, continue along the road for approx. 500 m, then take the path on the left (follow the yellow circles).
6. At the top of the climb, turn right, then left at the crossroads, direction "Saint-Genès-Champanelle". At the next crossroads, take the path on the right towards "Fontfreyde".
7. Turn right. Go downhill and around the church, then turn left uphill towards "Saint-Genès-Champanelle". At the bottom of the descent, turn left, following the forest (do not cross the road).
8. At the end of the climb, come back down and take the first path on your right, then go straight on. Walk past the sports complex to the town hall and back to Escapad'.