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Cotteuge
Description
A trail in a glacial setting in couzes country, between river and plateau. Beautiful views of the Couze Pavin, the Saint-Pierre peak and the Couze Pavin valley. Near Cotteuge (off the route) discovery of a fairy chimney.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Distinctions
Listed PDIPR
Tips
- Couze Pavin.
- View of the Sancy massif.
- View of the Puy de Dôme.
Updated by
Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme - 29/05/2026
www.auvergne-destination.com
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Environments
Forest location
Near shuttle stop
Mountain view
Close to a public transportation
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Open period
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 73 88 62 62
Email : otsancy-accueil@sancy.com
Website : https://www.sancy.com/decouvrir/toutes-les-communes/murol/
Location complements
Leave the A75 at exit 6. Continue on the D978. At Le Rivalet, continue on the D778 towards Besse as far as Le Cheix. Turn left onto the D621 towards Cotteuges. Park on the communal parking area.
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/ From the start sign at the washhouse shelter, cross the road onto a path bordered by a low stone wall. At the road, take the dirt track opposite. At the crossroads, turn right as far as the stone bridge over the Couze Pavin.
2/ Cross the bridge and climb the steep path. After the plateau (panoramic view), turn right towards Bessole. At the road, go right for 150 m and, at the bend, take the path on the left, ignoring the adjacent paths and continuing on the balcony path. After crossing the Verneuge stream, at the "Les Niorts" intersection, turn right onto the road, then take the second road on the left, which climbs towards the Jonas caves. At the bend in the road, take the steep right-hand path (overlooking the valley) to the road.
3/ Turn right downhill (Jonas caves) and continue along the road to Le Cheix (Cheix chapel, cross). Immediately after the bridge, turn right along the stream. At the road, turn right into Cotteuges, then right across the bridge for a 10-minute round trip to the Cheminée des Fées. Back at the bridge, turn right to return to the start.
(Potential safety problem at Verneuge)
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.
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