Margault, the Fario trout
Palladuc
Dogs allowed
Distance 7Km
Duration 2h00
Hiking route BOUCLE
Marking Blue
In pictures
Route description
In the Bois Noirs region, the route begins in the forest and then skirts around the Muratte dam reservoir. This is a drinking water reservoir. The route also follows the Credogne, a stream that is home to a large number of fario trout.
Trail highlights
– Black woods (oak and beech forests).
– The Muratte dam.
– La Credogne and Les Planchettes streams.
– View of the Chaîne des Puys and the Monts du Forez.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Step 1 : Take the small road on the left which rises to the hamlet of Redevis (view of the Chaîne des Puys and Monts du Forez). Cross the hamlet by the road, then continue on the track opposite. At the crow’s-foot, turn right and stay on the same track (view of the Chaîne des Puys).
Step 2 : At the track junction, turn right and continue on the same path. Cross the Planchettes stream at Pont-Chalet. At a crow’s-foot, leave the path that climbs to the right and continue on the same path (beautiful oak and beech trees).
Step 3 : At the road, turn right to reach Duzelier. In the hamlet, turn right at the crow’s-foot. Continue on this narrow road, then on the track opposite to the Muratte dam.
Step 4 : When you see the dam, climb up to the left of it, then keep to the path overlooking the dam. At the crossroads, take the right-hand path. Cross the Credogne river, pass the filter building and take the path leading uphill. Continue straight ahead. At a T-junction, turn left to return to the start.
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, Forest location, Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Access
From Celles-sur-Durlle, take the D7 towards Pont-de-Celles. Turn left towards Thiers. After 200 m, turn onto the D7 towards Palladuc.
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Photo credits : Aaron GUSTAFSON
Updated on 2 July 2026 by Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme