Le grand Saint Aubin

Saint-Genès-Champanelle

No dogs allowed

Distance 13Km

Duration 3h30

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Yellow circles in both directions.Disregard crosses indicating the wrong direction, which do not concern Clermont Auvergne Métropole itineraries.

In pictures

Route description

Bordering numerous fountains near the village of Beaune-le-Chaud, this walk offers a magnificent view of the Chaîne de Puys.

Trail highlights

We recommend that you follow the tour using the Mikhes app, which guides you step by step to simplify your discovery. Download the app at the bottom of the page and start your tour.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 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.

Step 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”.

Step 3 : At the wash-house, turn left towards “Laschamps”.

Step 4 : At the top of the climb, turn right to the road, then left along the road to “Chapelle Saint-Aubin”.

Next step

Step 5 : After the chapel, continue along the road for approx. 500 m, then take the path on the left (follow the yellow circles).

Step 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”.

Step 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).

Step 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’.

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Opening hours

From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.

Comfort, facilities and services

Coach access
Defibrillator

Environment

Forest location, Mountain view

Access

Road access to L’Escapad’ – 1 chemin du Château – 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle Le Bourg.
From Clermont-Ferrand, take the N89 via Beaumont, Ceyrat, Saulzet-Le-Chaud then Theix.
Continue on the D90 to Saint-Genès-Champanelle Le Bourg or via Royat, Charade, Manson then Thèdes (D90).