The Madet Valley
Égliseneuve-près-Billom
Dogs allowed
Distance 8Km
Duration 2h30
Hiking route BOUCLE
Marking Yellow
In pictures
Route description
A bucolic atmosphere for this itinerary over meadows brimming with periwinkle in spring, alternating between cool valleys with their spinning wheels, sunny slopes and views of Montmorin castle, the Chaîne des Puys and the Puy de Sancy.
Trail highlights
– Views of the Château de Montmorin, the Chaîne des Puys and the Puy de Sancy.
– Periwinkle meadows in spring.
– Lavoir des Pierrys.
– The Madet valley and its stream.
– The Butte de Méraille, with an orientation table : 360° views of the Châteaux de Ravel, Mauzun and Montmorin, the Monts Dore, Monts Dôme, Monts du Forez and Pierre-sur-Haute.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
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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
In the country, Forest location, Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Access
At Égliseneuve, take the D306 towards “La Jonchère”. At the crossroads, turn off the D997. Go straight on towards “Les Pierrys”. After 1 km, park
before the Pincoux and Train crossroads, in the parking lot on your left.
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Updated on 2 July 2026 by Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme