The Vic-le-Comte basin

Vic-le-Comte

Dogs allowed

Distance 10Km

Duration 3h00

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Yellow

In pictures

Route description

A walk rich in historic buildings, geological diversity, the flora and fauna of the Comté forest, the 4 streams that run through the area and the rural heritage linked to vineyards.

Trail highlights

– Circular view of the Comté.
– View of Vic-le-Comte and the Chaîne des Puys.
– Fountain and cross on the square.
– Off the circuit : Sainte-Madeleine church.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 1 : From the start sign, take the road towards Manglieu, skirting the sports field. After 200 m, take the track on the left. At the grove, turn right until you reach a road. Follow this road to the left for 50 m. Turn right onto a track as far as a crossroads.

Step 2 : Turn right, cross the Pignols stream (circular view over the Comté), climb to the Pradas crossroads and continue straight ahead. Cross the Sarsat stream, then turn right onto the first track. Enter Pardines on the Chemin de Bruche. At the fork in the road, keep right and follow rue de la Fontaine-Vieille (fountain and cross on the square). Turn right down the main street to the D53.

Step 3 : Turn left. Before the village exit sign, fork right. The path climbs up to the D117. Without crossing, turn right onto the grassy path. Continue straight ahead (cross) towards the puy (view of Vic-le-Comte and the Chaîne des Puys). Reach Pignols (off the route : Sainte-Madeleine church). Turn right at the fork under the town hall. Turn right into rue des Jardins.

Step 4 : Go downhill and turn left at two successive T-junctions (rue des Fontaines and rue des Condamines). Turn right over the stone bridge. Cross the D225. Go straight ahead. Ignore the entrance to the national forest. Ford a stream. Continue straight ahead until you reach the road, which you turn left onto. Go through the hamlet of Langlade. At the exit, the road becomes a footpath. At the crow’s-foot, 100 m after the relay antenna (view of Vic-le-Comte), go right down to the D225, ignoring the side paths. Reach the starting point 200 m to the left.

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

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

Access

On the A75 (south of Clermont-Ferrand), take exit 7. Follow signs for Vic-le-Comte. Park at the sports ground on the D225 towards Manglieu.