Le Cheix
Saint-Diéry
Dogs allowed
Distance 5.5Km
Duration 1h45
Hiking route BOUCLE
Marking Blue
In pictures
Route description
A short loop along the Couze-Pavin in the Cotteuge basin, a microclimate conducive to fruit trees and lush gardens, with superb views of the Monts Dore (Pic de Cluzel, Plateau de La Jarrige, Cotteuge, Caves de Jonas, etc.).
Trail highlights
– View of Pic Saint-Pierre, the Sancy massif and the Jonas caves.
– Cheminées des Fées.
– View of Brionnet rock and chapel.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Step 1 : From the start sign, go down the street behind the church, past a cross on the left and straight on to the stop sign. Follow the road for 30 m, then take the first path on the left. At a radio relay station, take a steep descent (with views of Pic Saint-Pierre, the Sancy massif and the Jonas caves) to reach the D978.
Step 2 : Follow it to the left, taking the embankment to the left of the road (danger). At the end of the embankment, cross the road and take the path on the right. Go through the village of Cotteuges and join the D26E. Follow the road to the right, and after approx. 300 m, take the left-hand path leading to the natural site (Cheminées des Fées). Return to the road and follow it up to a large track on the left after a sharp bend.
Step 3 : Follow it along the Couze-Pavin. Cross Le Cheix to a stone bridge, then take the right-hand track which joins the D978. Cross the road, climb the tarmac track opposite, pass a cross on the right and continue upwards. On the plateau (view of the Brionnet rock and chapel), join the D146, cross it and take the track opposite to get back to 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
In the country, Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Access
Leaving the A75 at exit 6, continue on the D978. At Le Rivalet, continue on the D978 towards Besse. At La Bataille, turn right onto the D146 to Saint- Diery. Park in the church parking lot.
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Photo credits : Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme
Updated on 29 May 2026 by Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme