The puy of Ysson
Solignat
Dogs allowed
Distance 8Km
Duration 2h45
Hiking route BOUCLE
Marking Yellow
In pictures
Route description
Part of the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire of Issoire Val-d’Allier, the path offers a view of the Lembron and its cereal fields and the Pays des Couzes from the summit of the puy d’Ysson (856 m). The volcano is frequented by paragliding enthusiasts.
Starting point – From the car park located 50m above the starting sign, go up the street and walk along the cemetery. 50m after a cross, turn left to the picnic area.
1 – Take the track on the left and then the first path on the right which(…)
Trail highlights
– Pic du Brionnet : 360° panorama, orientation table.
– Viewpoint over the Butte de Vodable.
– Cyclopean walls with stone shepherd’s hut.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Step 1 : From the parking lot 50 m above the start sign, walk up the street past the cemetery. 50 m after a cross, turn left to reach the picnic area.
Step 2 : Take the track on the left, then the first path on the right, which climbs through the oak grove amidst the remains of old buildings. When you reach the road, turn right as far as the bend.
Step 3 : Climb to the top of Puy d’Ysson along the narrow path (360° panorama – orientation table) and then descend along the road. At the crossroads, take the left-hand path downhill and continue until you reach a T-junction.
Step 4 : Go up to the right (at 300 m, cyclopean walls with stone shepherd’s hut). The path then descends over a scree slope, leading to a farm track.
Next step
Step 5 : Turn right, then leave the track and continue straight ahead. Cross the route de Florat and continue straight ahead on the grassy track. On the way, leave the track on the right. At the crossroads under the power line, turn right. At the summit, go straight down to Solignat.
Proposed and managed by the Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme – PDIPR.
/* col-6_sm-12 */ ?>
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
From Issoire, take the D32 towards Vodable-Solignat. In Solignat, at the cross over the road, follow signs for Puy d’Ysson.
Downloadable :
Photo credits : Office de Tourisme du Pays d’Issoire, Office de Tourisme du Pays d’Issoire, Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme
Updated on 29 May 2026 by Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme