Saint-Hilaire-les-Monges
Dogs allowed
Distance10Km
Duration3h00
TraceBOUCLE
MarkingYellow markings
A pleasant trail mainly over open ground with wide views over the Combrailles. The heritage is concentrated in the village of Saint-Hilaire-les-Monges: church, biface cross, well, wash-house, etc.
Étape 1 : Go up to the right. Cross a road (called Fargoulas) and continue along the track opposite. At the next junction, turn left up the road for 100m, then right onto a road that becomes a track. At the junction of 4 tracks, turn left. Continue along the main path, ignoring the side paths, until you reach a road.
Étape 2 : Turn right onto the track. Cross a stream. Start to climb to the left and then turn right into the forest. Continue straight ahead until you reach a crossroads. Turn left down this road.
At the first houses, follow the road to the right. At the T-junction, take the road on the left. At the next crossroads, go left for 100m, then turn right. Continue (180° view of the Combrailles hills) to the first road on the left. Go down this road and then turn left. The road runs alongside a pond (shelter). Continue as far as the entrance to Les Rouchons.
Étape 3 : Take the track on the right. Turn right at the fork. At the junction, go right down
(hairpin bend). Cross a stream. At the intersection (point 1), turn right and continue straight ahead until you reach Rue du Noyer. Turn right to get back to the starting point.
All year round daily.
For your own safety, always take a bottle of water, a hat, warm clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
Depending on the weather conditions, some routes 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 paths. Avoid picking wild flowers and disturbing wildlife. Pick up your rubbish.
Dogs allowed Dogs must be kept on a lead
Accès
Place de l’église, Saint-Hilaire-les-Monges
Crédits photos : Hélène Viennet, Mairie de Saint Hilaire les Monges