Saint-Genès-Champanelle
No dogs allowed
Distance13Km
Duration1h30
TraceBOUCLE
MarkingYellow circles in both directions.Disregard crosses indicating the wrong direction, which do not concern Clermont Auvergne Métropole itineraries.
Bordering numerous fountains near the village of Beaune-le-Chaud, this walk offers a magnificent view of the Chaîne de Puys.
Étape 1 : From Escapad’, pass behind the church and take the crosswalk. At the town hall, go to the signpost and follow the signs for “Chatrat”. Turn left and walk past the cemetery.
Étape 2 : At the road, turn right for 300 m, then fork left after the horse quarry. At the crossroads, turn right onto the main path to “Manson”.
Étape 3 : At the wash-house, turn left towards “Laschamps”.
Étape 4 : At the top of the climb, turn right to the road, then left along the road to “Chapelle Saint-Aubin”.
Étape 5 : After the chapel, continue along the road for approx. 500 m, then take the path on the left (follow the yellow circles).
Étape 6 : At the top of the climb, turn right, then left at the crossroads, direction “Saint-Genès-Champanelle”. At the next crossroads, take the path on the right towards “Fontfreyde”.
Étape 7 : Turn right. Go downhill and around the church, then turn left uphill towards “Saint-Genès-Champanelle”. At the bottom of the descent, turn left, following the forest (do not cross the road).
Étape 8 : At the end of the climb, come back down and take the first path on your right, then go straight on. Walk past the sports complex to the town hall and back to Escapad’.
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Environnements
Mountain view, Forest location
Crédits photos : DF-CAT