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The Ravine of Quinsat
Description
A nice tour via the Quinsat stream (footbridges) that leads to the Ravine of Quinsat and then to the Tour de Rognon, remains of the lords of Montaigut. At the top, the landscape opens up with views of Montaigut-Le-Blanc and the Livradois-Forez mountains.
Starting point - At the bridge of Rognon, take the D640 towards Grandeyrolles for 30 m, and go down the road to stream of Quinsat. At the small stone bridge stay on the right bank, and continue upstream across four footbridges. After the fourth footbridge, turn right, cross the brook of Combres, and follow the path that rises in bends to the plateau.
1 - At the crossing on the plateau, take the rightmost path, which goes down slightly at first, before going up to a large path on the left (view on the Forez mountains, the Couzes country and the Sancy massif). Continue until the crossroads in Thone-le-Vieux.
2 - Cross the bridge on the left, then turn right towards Thone-le-Jeune. At the fork, stay to the right and cross Thone-le-Jeune by going down on the left. At the exit, turn right (view of the Sancy river), and continue until you reach Grandeyrolles.
3 - Go through the village (Romanesque church). Continue straight ahead, leaving the puy de Grandeyrolles on the left (view of Livradois-Forez), and then take the winding path down the path that passes under the Rognon tower and reaches the starting point.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Distinctions
Listed PDIPR
Tips
- View of the Forez mountains, the Couzes region and the Sancy massif.
- Village of Grandeyrolles.
Updated by
Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme - 03/06/2026
www.puydedome-tourisme.com/
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Environments
In the country
Forest location
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Open period
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 73 89 15 90
Email : tourisme@capissoire.fr
Website : http://www.issoire-tourisme.com
Location complements
On the D996, 2 km from Montaigut-le-Blanc towards Saint-Nectaire, at the Rognon bridge. Parking available after the bridge.
Type of land
Ground
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/ At the Rognon bridge, take the D640 towards Grandeyrolles for 30 m, and follow the path down to the Quinsat stream. At the small stone bridge, stay on the right bank and continue upstream, crossing four footbridges. After the fourth footbridge, turn right, cross the Combres stream, and follow the path as it winds up to the plateau.
2/ At the crossroads on the plateau, take the path furthest to the right, which first descends slightly, then rises to a large track on the left (view of the Monts du Forez, the Couzes country and the Sancy massif). Continue to the crossroads in Thone-le-Vieux.
3/ Cross the bridge to the left, then turn right towards Thone-le-Jeune. At the fork in the road, keep right and go downhill on the left through Thone-le-Jeune. At the exit, turn right (view of the Sancy), and continue to the entrance to Grandeyrolles.
4/ Drive through the village (Romanesque church). Continue straight on, leaving the puy de Grandeyrolles on the left (view of the Livradois-Forez), and then take the winding descent of the path that passes under the Rognon tower and rejoins the starting point.
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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