Château Rocher

Saint-Rémy-de-Blot

Dogs allowed

Distance
5Km

Duration
1h30

Trace
BOUCLE

Marking
Blue

In pictures

Route description

Château Rocher, a medieval military fortress in the heart of the Combrailles, protected the border between the Auvergne and Bourbonnais regions. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Sioule gorges and the Rochocol meander.

Trail highlights

– The Château Rocher.
– View of the Sioule gorges and the Menat bridge.
– View of the Combrailles.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step :

Étape 1 : Take the road leading up behind the town hall. After 300 m, take the dirt track on the right. Follow it down to a fork in the road where it continues to the right. Follow this track to the stream.

Étape 2 : Cross the stream and turn left towards Château Rocher. At the next crossroads, turn left. Continue along the track until you reach the road.

Étape 3 : Follow the road to the left for 400 m. At a left-hand bend opposite a car park, leave the road to go up a path in the woods on the left. Pass the ruins of Château Rocher (from inside the castle, there is a beautiful view of the Sioule gorges and the Menat bridge). Continue as far as Blot-Rocher.

Étape 4 : In the hamlet, turn right up the road. Continue along the grassy path, then straight ahead. Pass a cross and continue to the road, which you turn right onto to get back to the starting point.

Opening hours

From 01/01 to 31/12.

Subject to favorable weather.

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Pets welcome

Dogs allowed

Environnements

In the country, Forest location, Mountain view, Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Downloadable:

dsio-detail.detail.maj13 December 2024 par : Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme