Hike at the Foot of Puy de Mercœur | Starting from L’Escapad

Saint-Genès-Champanelle

No dogs allowed

Distance 11.2Km

Duration 3h10

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Yellow circles in both directions and GR.Disregard crosses indicating the wrong direction, which do not concern Clermont Auvergne Métropole itineraries.

In pictures

Route description

Starting at L’Escapad in Saint-Genès-Champanelle, this easy hike takes you to the foot of the Puy de Mercœur. It’s a pleasant loop through unspoiled hamlets, historic sites (a washhouse, a church), and wooded areas in the heart of the Chaîne des Puys.

Discover the local heritage (church, wash-house, oven…) in an atmosphere that is sometimes open and sometimes forested. Stroll : family outing via Beaune Le Chaud (view of the Monts du Sancy), then on to the plain.

Marked trails. Hiking map available free of charge at the Escapad’ reception desk, where(…)

Trail highlights

We recommend that you follow the tour using the Mikhes app, which guides you step by step to simplify your discovery. Download the app at the bottom of the page and start your tour.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 1 : Arrive at the road, cross it and go straight up the small path. At the end of the lane, turn left and walk down to the church.

Step 2 : At the church, go straight on towards Beaune Le Chaud (signpost). Follow the yellow circles.

Step 3 : Arrived at the road, turn left (follow yellow circles) then right towards Laschamps (signpost). Follow yellow circles and turn left at the crow’s-foot.

Step 4 : At the small signpost, turn right towards Laschamps.

Next step

Step 5 : At the crossroads, go straight ahead.

Step 6 : At the end of the track, turn left, walk 100 m and turn left again. Continue straight ahead on this path.

Step 7 : At the small signpost, turn left towards Beaune Le Chaud.

Step 8 : At the signpost, turn left towards Beaune Le Chaud.

Step 9 : Take the 2nd track on the right at the bottom of the descent (yellow cross).

Step 10 : At the crow’s-foot, take the left-hand track and go straight on to the road.

Step 11 : Cross the road and take the track opposite.

Step 12 : At the road, turn left and follow the road uphill.

Step 13 : At the 2nd roundabout, follow signs for Chatrat. Be careful when driving on a road with no shoulder.

Step 14 : Take a right towards St Genès Champanelle (small signpost), pass the stadium and return to L’Escapad’.

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Opening hours

From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.

Comfort, facilities and services

Coach access
Defibrillator

Environment

Forest location, Mountain view

Access

Road access to L’Escapad’ – 1 chemin du Château – 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle Le Bourg.
From Clermont-Ferrand, take the N89 via Beaumont, Ceyrat, Saulzet-Le-Chaud then Theix.
Continue on the D90 to Saint-Genès-Champanelle Le Bourg or via Royat, Charade, Manson then Thèdes (D90).