La Croix de Beaune

Saint-Genès-Champanelle

No dogs allowed

Distance
3.6Km

Duration
1h00

Trace
BOUCLE

Marking
Yellow circles in both directions.

In pictures

Route description

On this walk, you’ll enjoy views of the Puys de la Vache, Lassolas and Mercoeur. This relatively easy, flat trail is suitable for families, beginners and schoolchildren.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step :

Étape 1 : On leaving L’Escapad’, go behind the church to cross at the crosswalk. At the town hall, go down to the directional mast to head for Chatrat. Turn left and drive past the cemetery.

Étape 2 : Arrive at the road and go straight on, direction Chatrat/Puy de Dôme.

Étape 3 : Turn left onto chemin de la Croix de Beaune. Continue straight on, leaving the right-hand path.

Étape 4 : Alternatively, take the small track on the left (arrow PR) before the Croix de Beaune. Cross the main road and go straight on towards St Genès Champanelle.
4bis- Optional: 200-metre round trip for a panoramic view of Puy de la Vache, Lassolas and Puy de Mercoeur. Finish the climb by passing the Croix de Beaune to access the view.

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Étape 5 : Pass the sports complex, fire station and tennis courts, following the yellow circles to reach the town hall and the signpost to L’Escapad’ (200 m).