A real family outing, the discovery of Chatrat offers a beautiful view of the Puy de Dôme.
Marked trails. Hiking map available free of charge at the Escapad' reception desk, where the route starts.
Clermont Auvergne Volcans - 02/06/2026
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Forest location
Mountain view
Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
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).
Access by bus Bus line P39 stop "St Genès Centre".
We recommend that you follow the tour using the Mikhes app, which guides you step by step for a simplified discovery. Download the application at the bottom of the page and start your visit.
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/
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
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.
3. Before starting downhill, turn left into the field.
4. At the end of the path, turn left and descend to Chatrat. In Chatrat, pass between the two fountains and turn left onto the main road.
5. At the main road, turn right as far as the bus shelter, then left. Follow the path you took on the outward journey back to Escapad'.