The hills of Lempdes
Moriat
Dogs allowed
Distance 9.5Km
Duration 2h45
Hiking route BOUCLE
Marking Yellow
In pictures
Route description
Lempdes-sur-Allagnon is interesting for its listed hall dating from 1835, crowned with a framework valued as an architectural masterpiece. We cross puys, volcanic plateaus… Many views over the Livradois, the peaks of Nonette and Usson.
Starting point – From the starting sign, cross the bridge over the Béal, cross the public garden on the left, climb the stairs and take the footbridge over the Allagnon. Pass between the tennis court and the village hall ; at the road, turn left and follow the campsite. At the(…)
Trail highlights
– View of the Montcelet tower, the Butte de Nonette and the Livradois mountains.
– The Allagnon river.
– Heritage features : bread oven, stone cross, fountain and washhouse.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Step 1 : From the start sign, cross the bridge over the Béal, turn left through the public gardens, climb the stairs and take the footbridge over the Allagnon. Pass between the tennis court and the village hall ; at the road, fork left and walk alongside the campsite. At the third fork in the road, turn right onto the D654.
Step 2 : Take the track opposite ; at the fork, keep left and at the next fork, keep left. Before the road, turn right towards the water tower. At the crossroads, turn right onto the uphill path around Puy Ferrat. At the top of the hill, keep right (view of Montcelet tower). Go straight through Scoularoux, then right at the bread oven. Ignore the left-hand path and continue (view of the Butte de Nonette, the Livradois mountains) to the reservoir.
Step 3 : Take the right-hand track and go straight on to Moriat. At the stone cross, turn left along the castle wall. After a fountain, keep right (castle entrance) ; at the next crossroads (another fountain), take rue de la Vizade opposite. At the village exit (cross), continue straight ahead until you come to a bend to the left. Cross the river and continue straight ahead until you reach the D654.
Step 4 : Go straight ahead on Rue Filiol, which leads to the campsite. Turn left to find the path you took on the outward journey ; after the footbridge, turn right. Follow the path along the wall, crossing the bridge near the wash-house. Immediately turn left on the path along the Béal to reach the starting point (at
100 m in the town center, listed church and market hall).
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.
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, Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Access
From the A75, exit 19 to Lempdes-sur-Allagnon (Haute-Loire). Park at Place du Bosquet, by the roadside, 200 m after the entrance sign.
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Photo credits : Norbert Dutranoy, Norbert Dutranoy
Updated on 29 May 2026 by Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme