Le Paradis

Royat

Dogs allowed

Distance
7.5Km

Duration
2h30

Trace
BOUCLE

Marking
Yellow

In pictures

Route description

We arrive at “Paradis”, the highest point in Royat-Chamalières, to admire the Royat spa from above and Clermont-Ferrand in the background. The Limagne fault runs through here, marking the boundary between the volcanoes and Limagne.

Trail highlights

You can easily extend your walk in the direction of Fontanas, Le Cheix and Villars to reach the “Hauts de Chamalières” district.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step :

Étape 1 : From the start sign (view of Clermont-Ferrand), continue along the Chemin des Crêtes to the crossroads after the relay antenna.

Étape 2 : Continue uphill (view of Royat and puy de Gravenoire), staying on the main path overlooking the Royat valley. As you leave the wooded area (view of puy de Dôme and Pariou), stay on the left-hand side of the path until you reach the intersection with the PR puy de Montrodeix.

Étape 3 : Turn right and continue straight ahead until you reach the first houses in the hamlet of Villars. Turn right, then left at the fork, continuing on the plateau then down through the undergrowth to a T-junction. Turn right and continue to the next fork.

Étape 4 : Take the long right-hand descent through the woods back to point 1, ignoring all the side paths. Go left downhill to the starting point.

Opening hours

From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.

Subject to favorable weather.

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Pets welcome

Dogs allowed All dogs must be kept on leashes because of the presence of herds.

Environnements

Forest location, Mountain view, Close to a public transportation, Bus stop < 500 m, Presence of livestock and guard dogs, Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Downloadable:

GPX – ITI0056

dsio-detail.detail.maj10 March 2026 par : Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme