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AU VAL DORE: Discover the wonders of La bourboule

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Welcome to La bourboule, a jewel in the Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne! Our locale is a prime destination for lovers of nature, thermal baths, and history. Explore the majestic mountains of the Massif Central, perfect for family hikes. The La Bourboule thermal baths invite you to total relaxation with their beneficial waters. For thrill-seekers, Parc Fenestre is a green haven with attractions for all ages....See more

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The Hermits Circuit
20 km

The Hermits Circuit

Enjoy the view of the Puys d'Auvergne, walk alongside the Chavanon, through the woodland undergrowth and explore the village of Monestier-Merlines! A complete circuit between water and woods.At the exit from the Sully airfield, take the road on the left, then the one on the right. Leaving paths and roads to the left and right, go straight on slightly uphill.Pass to the right of a cross called "de la Martine" and opposite, take an earth path that goes downhill.At the crossroads, head down the grassy path towards the valley.In a bend, leave the main path and go straight ahead. At the next turn, follow the same trail. At the crossroads, climb the winding path through the heather, then descend. Pass to the right of the statue of the Virgin. Further down, at the crossroads, take the path on the left towards the buildingsat the bottom of the valley.Take the road to the right. It is extended by a trail alongside the Chavanon. Then pass under the SNCF viaduct and follow the trail.At the Raby mill (on the other bank), the path goes up. Take then the path that goes downhill. Pass to the right of a small house, and cross the Serre stream. The road goes up to join the D110.Take the road to the left. Without crossing the Raby bridge, follow the small road on the right that runs alongside the river. Go through the hamlet of Moulin-de-Lagarde, past the house and along the mill canal.In a bend in the road, take the earth path on the left.Do not go through the tunnel; go up the embankment to reach the old railway line, which you follow for 1 km.Cross the road to take an earth path. Take the next road on the right towards Monestier. Passing under the railway tunnel, the road climbs to join the D110. Turn to the right.Then take a path to the left after the last houses. The path leads to the edge of the wood. Take a path to the left in the woods, follow the tracks on the ground: beware, it’s a tricky part.Cross two stone bridges in succession. After the second one, go up the path on the left. Pass a path on the right and continue uphill. At the top of the hill, take a track opposite.Take the road to the right and reach La Vervialle opposite. Go through the hamlet to the left and return to the Sully area.

3 h
11 km
Very easy
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History along the water's edge
20 km

History along the water's edge

History turned upside down by a dam...Park in the village near the church. Go towards the town hall and then follow the D 159 towards Singles.As you leave the village, turn right towards Confolent below for 50 m, then the forest track on the left. At the bend in the road, turn left down the trail. Cross the road and continue on the trail. Go right at the next two crossroads; the trail overlooks the Chavanon gorge.Off the route: a 200 m return trip to the Arpiat bridge. Go up the road to the right for 600 m, and at the hairpin bend, take the forest track to the left. Follow it for 1.5 km.Be careful: the path is not very visible: leave the track for a small trail on the right that winds upwards. It joins a path that you take on the left. Follow it for some time and join the road. Turn left onto it. At the crossroads with the path that leads to the church of St-Martin, go back as far as the Chapelle de la Manants: go down; at the barricade, turn left onto a trail that leads down to the chapel. Push on to the reservoir. Go up the road (on the left, you can make a round trip to the remains of the tower and the fountain).Take the trail on the left that leads up to the church of St Martin. Continue past the church; the path passes in front of a spring and then follows the stream in the coombe: cross it and follow the markings carefully in this part because the trail is sometimes not very visible. Once you reach a clearing, cross the stream again; continue to the right: the trail continues to climb and joins a path that you take to the right to reach the village of Bourrière.As you leave the village, take the path on the left. When you get to the wood, the track becomes a path and crosses a stream. Go back up to the road.Cross it, and continue on the path opposite. Follow this road to the right to return to the starting point.

4 h
13 km
Easy
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The Roman bridge (shortcut)
21 km

The Roman bridge (shortcut)

Stories of bridges, and therefore of rivers, and therefore of links between people…Retrace your steps. Leave the Lagarde road on the right and turn left.Follow this road for 1.5 km, ignoring several paths on your left.When you see Les Bourrandes, take a path to the left. Turn left at the next crossroads; The path gradually becomes a trail (follow the markings carefully) and then forks to the right: it is not very clear to see in the woodland undergrowth. It joins a path, which you take to the right. Turn right onto the road.At the crossroads, turn left towards "Aire du Chavanon" for 200 m, then take the path on the right. Turn left at the Y-junction: continue on the main path; turn right at the crossroads when you reach the meadow; ignore a path on your right a little further on.Take the road to the left; go over the railway bridge. Continue. Turn left at the next crossroads and cross the railway line again.After the bridge, follow the track to the right. Turn left at the next crossroads.At the pond, take the track on the right. This becomes a path. Go straight down to the Roman bridge.Go up for 100 m and take a trail (difficult to spot) on the right that crosses a small stream. Continue through the woodland undergrowth. Turn left at the next crossroads. At the end, turn right and go back to the Barricade stream. Go up to a point where the tracks cross.Turn right: stay on this gravelled track leaving several paths on your right. Take the road on the right for 200 m. then follow the tarmac track on the left towards Lespinat. Go through the village; 400 m further on, take the path on the right. Follow the trails to the left and then the path to the right, and the route you took at the start.Follow the road straight ahead to reach the starting point.

3 h
15 km
Easy
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The Roman bridge
21 km

The Roman bridge

Stories of bridges, and therefore of rivers, and therefore of links between people...Retrace your steps. Leave the Lagarde road on the right and turn left.Follow this road for 1.5 km, ignoring several paths on your left.When you see Les Bourrandes, take a path to the left. Turn left at the next crossroads; The path gradually becomes a trail (follow the markings carefully) and then forks to the right: it is not very clear to see in the woodland undergrowth. It joins a path, which you take to the right. Turn right onto the road.At the crossroads, turn left towards "Aire du Chavanon" for 200 m, then take the path on the right. Turn left at the Y-junction: continue on the main path; turn right at the crossroads when you reach the meadow; ignore a path on your right a little further on.Take the road to the left; go over the railway bridge. Continue. Turn left at the next crossroads and cross the railway line again.After the bridge, follow the track to the right. Turn left at the next crossroads. At the pond, take the track on the right. This becomes a path. Go straight down to the Roman bridge.Go up for 100 m and take a trail (difficult to spot) on the right that crosses a small stream. Continue through the woodland undergrowth. Turn left at the next crossroads. At the end, turn right and go back to the Barricade stream. Go up to a point where the tracks cross.Turn right: stay on this gravelled track leaving several paths on your right. Take the road on the right for 200 m. then follow the tarmac track on the left towards Lespinat. Go through the village; 400 m further on, take the path on the right. Follow the trails to the left and then the path to the right, and the route you took at the start.Follow the track to the right (straight ahead to return to the start), pass under the motorway bridge. Follow the track to the right after the bridge. Turn left at the Y-junction. Continue straight on the main road.At the end of the road, turn left onto a path; continue straight ahead: At the edge of the gorge, this path becomes a trail: go straight down. At the bottom, go straight on until you reach a wide track that you take on the left.Follow this old railway line for 3 km, passing under the motorway viaduct (off the circuit: 200 metres after the viaduct, following the sign "barrage de Lagarde, you can go down to the edge of the Chavanon).At the bridge, leave the track and follow the path on the left that goes up to Lagarde. In the village, follow the road to the right and then to the left. 100 m after the village, follow the road to the left to find the starting point again.

5 h
23 km
Easy
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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾