The Puy des Plattes and the Bourgeassou
Verrières
No dogs allowed
Distance 6Km
Duration 2h00
Hiking route BOUCLE
Marking Blue
In pictures
Route description
In this small paradise full of plants, the path runs along the couze Pavin and climbs towards the lime of Verrières, wrapping itself around the Puy des Plattes and Bourgeassou. The beautiful viewpoints invite you to join the Roche Longue (volcanic “dyke”).
Starting point – From the starting sign, cross the bridge over the Couze-Chambon and turn right into rue de Charbonnière. At the end of the village continue straight ahead. Leave paths to the right and left, continue until you reach a crossroads.
1 – Go up the grassy(…)
Trail highlights
– The Couze-Chambon river.
– View of the Sancy massif.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Step 1 : From the start sign, cross the bridge over the Couze-Chambon and turn right into rue de Charbonnière. Go straight on out of the village. Leaving paths to the right and left, continue to a crossroads.
Step 2 : Climb the grassy track on the left, ignoring two paths on the right. Turn right at the asphalt road. At the bend, take the 2nd track on the left. After the wood (view of the Sancy massif), stay on the main track until you reach the large farmhouse at the entrance to Fontenille village.
Step 3 : Turn left, pass a stable and head downhill into the woods. Continue along a steep path to the Couze-Chambon, then along a wide track to Verrières. At the first houses, turn right and return 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.
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.
Environment
In the country, Forest location, Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Access
From Champeix, take the D996 to St-Nectaire. 5 km after Montaigut-le-Blanc, turn left to Verrières.
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Photo credits : Florine Tony, Florine Tony, Florine Tony, Florine Tony
Updated on 29 May 2026 by Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme