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The Stone Fichade
Description
The path rises between vineyards and rocky outcrops to Aubary lime and the menhir of Pierre-Fichade, proof of a human presence of more than 4,000 years. We go down to the red tiles of Champeix and the couze Chambon.
Starting point - From the starting sign on the right of the town hall, go towards the schools. Leave the D978 on the right, cross the D28 (route de Ludesse), then the school car park. Turn right just after the post office. Take a stone path on the left. At the crossing, turn right on the road (view of Champeix and Le Marchidial). Pass the houses and continue until you reach a T-junction. Turn left, go up between the vines (view of the Pardines plateau, the 12th century Anciat chapel and the Couze Chambon valley), then turn right at the next intersection. At the fork, turn left. At the crossroads, turn left (circular view of the County, the Allier valley, the Ysson peak and the Sancy massif) until you reach the fork.
1 - Keep on your left until the next crossing in T. Go down and, at the T-intersection, turn left onto the wide road until you reach the D28.
2 - Cross the road and take the first road on the left. Walk past the menhir of the Stone Fichade and continue straight ahead. At Beauregard, leave the right path and go down into Champeix. Turn left into "Petite rue de Beauregard". At the D996, turn left and reach the car park.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Tips
- View of Champeix and Le Marchidial.
- View of the Pardines plateau, Anciat chapel (12th century), Couze-Chambon valley.
- Circular view of the Comté, Allier valley, Ysson peak and Sancy massif.
- The Pierre Fichade menhir.
Updated by
Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme - 03/06/2026
www.puydedome-tourisme.com/
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Environments
In the country
Mountain view
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Distinctions
Listed PDIPR
Open period
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Location complements
On the A75, take exit n°6. Take the D978 towards Besse as far as Champeix.
Contact
Phone : 04 73 89 15 90
Email : tourisme@capissoire.fr
Website : http://www.issoire-tourisme.com
Reception complements
For your own safety, always take a bottle of water, a hat, warm clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
Depending on weather conditions, certain itineraries are not recommended in bad weather (fog) or are not practicable, or even forbidden, during the winter season.
Some sites are fragile, so stay on the marked trails. Avoid picking wild flowers and disturbing wildlife. Pick up your garbage.
Animals are not allowed on some routes.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From the start sign on the right of the town hall, head towards the schools. Turn right on the D978, cross the D28 (route de Ludesse), then the school parking lot. Turn right just after the post office. Take a gravel path to the left. At the crossroads, fork right onto the road (view of Champeix and Le Marchidial). Continue past the houses to the T-junction. Turn left, climb up through the vineyards (view of the Pardines plateau, the 12th-century Anciat chapel and the Couze Chambon valley), then turn right at the next junction. At the fork, fork left. At the crossroads, go left (circular view of the Comté, Allier valley, Ysson peak and Sancy massif) as far as the fork.
2/ Keep left to the next T-junction. Go downhill and, at the T-junction, turn left along the wide track to the D28.
3/ Cross the road and take the first track on the left. Pass the Pierre Fichade menhir and continue straight ahead. At Beauregard, leave the right-hand track and descend into Champeix. Turn left onto "Petite rue de Beauregard". At the D996, turn left to reach the parking lot.
Proposed and managed by the Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme - PDIPR.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.
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