La roche de Vendeix

La Bourboule

Dogs allowed

Distance 9.5Km

Duration 3h15

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Yellow

In pictures

Route description

A very interesting loop to discover the magnificent architecture of the spa town of La Bourboule, whose charm is accentuated by its high-altitude location on the banks of the Dordogne. Beautiful panoramic views.

Trail highlights

– La Roche de Vendeix.
– View of Banne d’Ordanche and puy Gros.
– Rocher de l’Aigle.
– View of La Bourboule and the Dordogne valley.
– Fenestre Park.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 1 : From the start sign at the bottom of the parking lot (Fenestre park sign), cross the bridge over the Vendeix and immediately descend to the left to pass under the bridge. Follow the stream and, when you come to the wooden bridge on the path, turn right.

Step 2 : Go straight ahead (beware : another PR towards the footbridge) and take the stairs on the left (playground). Continue straight ahead ; pass between the leisure center and the mini-golf bar and exit the park. Turn right onto the road to the sawmill. Pass the entrance ; take a footpath to the left and another to the left. At the T-junction, fork right. At the fork, continue right and keep right. Cross the wooden footbridge and climb the steep path through the forest. At the houses (Vendeix haut), go straight on (AR 400 m la Roche de Vendeix) and descend to the stream. Cross it and go up to the road ; turn right, then immediately left (Le Pregnoux) to the road. Turn left to reach the hamlet (Vendeix bas).

Step 3 : At the drinking trough, climb right (view of Roche de Vendeix) to the plateau (view of Banne d’Ordanche and puy Gros). At the T-junction, go down to the left and, at the fork, continue to the left. Climb behind the two houses (panorama). At the fork, continue left to Rocher de l’Aigle (1232 m). Descend along the main path, ignoring the paths on the right, to a fork. Turn left up the stairs to a house and a water tower. Pass the drinking trough and continue left along the small road to the crossroads in Le Pregnoux.

Step 4 : Turn left into rue Beneton as far as a fork in the road, then left (Fenestre) up a steep track. At the crossroads, take the second track on the right, as far as a meadow. Follow the path along the fences (view of La Bourboule and the Dordogne valley) to the intersection at the entrance to Le Quardoux. Turn left along the road to the drinking trough. Turn left, then right. Pass a wash-house and go down to the stop sign. Cross Avenue d’Angleterre ; take allée Martine Roche and enter Parc Fenestre (gate). Cross the platform of the former gondola station and go down to the footbridge to reach the starting point.

Proposed and managed by the Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme – PDIPR.

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Opening hours

From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.

Subject to favorable weather.

Comfort, facilities and services

Pets welcome

Additional information

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.

Dogs allowed Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.

Environment

Mountain view, Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Access

Reach La Bourboule, 50 km southwest of Clermont-Ferrand. From the Thermes, go up Rue Agis-Ledru for 400 m, towards the Télécabine. Parking opposite the fire station.

Downloadable :

GPX – ITI0077