Les Ancizes-Comps
Dogs allowed
Distance7Km
Duration2h00
TraceBOUCLE
MarkingBlue
This route takes you to the ruins of the Chartreuse du Port-Sainte-Marie, founded in 1219, via the banks of the meandering Sioule.
– The meandering Sioule.
– The Charterhouse of Port-Sainte-Marie
Étape 1 : From the start sign, take the Chemin des Creux. Continue along this track, keeping to the left until you come to a crossroads.
Étape 2 : Go down the track to the right (viewpoint over the meandering Sioule). Continue down through the woods, keeping to the left as far as La Sioule. Walk along it as far as the ruins (the Chartreuse du Port-Sainte-Marie).
Étape 3 : Take the path opposite the main entrance (signs). At the next crossroads, continue uphill to the left and join the road. Turn left onto the road and after 200 m, take a track that descends to the left. Cross over a stream and walk alongside it before heading back up into the woods. At the fork, take the narrow path on the right and continue uphill, keeping to the right until you reach the road.
Étape 4 : Cross the road and take the path opposite, straight ahead until you reach a crossroads. Turn left down the track. When you reach the road, opposite the cross, turn left down Rue de la Chartreuse and rejoin the starting point.
All year round.
Subject to favorable weather.
Dogs allowed
Environnements
In the country, Forest location, Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Crédits photos : Office de Tourisme des Combrailles, OT Combrailles, OT Combrailles, OT Combrailles, Anne Lissilour Papon, OT Combrailles