Hike to the Chiloza waterfalls

Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

Dogs allowed

Distance 6Km

Duration 2h00

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Chamina yellow markers

In pictures

Route description

A 2h loop walk where you can admire a succession of small waterfalls and potholes all along the river. At the end of the trail you’ll find the “Fleurs de Lave” works of art.

The Couze Pavin rises in the heart of the Massif du Sancy, near Notre-Dame de Vassivière in Super-Besse. Couze is the Auvergne name given to mountain streams.
East of Besse, the Couze must have made its way through a lava flow, creating a succession of small waterfalls : the Cascades de(…)

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 1 : Leaving the church, go down the route de Clermont, after the presbytery, turn right on rue Charreyre Pisade.

Step 2 : At Le Rif, take the first right.

Step 3 : Once on the D149, take the crosswalk to rue des Thiaules in the direction of Thiaulaire.
Take the first track on the left and go straight ahead at the next junction.

Step 4 : Once in Thiaulaire, take the first left. A wooded path leads down to the Chiloza waterfalls.

Next step

Step 5 : Use the bridge to cross the Couze Pavin and follow the path upwards, skirting most of the waterfalls.

Step 6 : At the end of the wood, cross back over the D149 towards the soccer stadium. Follow the stadium to the right and climb to the top of the stadium, then take the path to the right. Continue along the Bois de Gravière campsite.

Step 7 : Once you’ve reached the campsite entrance, cross the D5 and take the track opposite. You’re now on the path of the old mills (remains). You will come to the old waterworks and the old wash-house, where you can see the last waterfall.

Step 8 : Take the bridge on the left. The bridge features a sculpture of a lava flower. Follow the path to the other 2 sculptures. At the next junction, cross Rue de la Résistance and turn right. Cross the Bessou district.

Step 9 : As you approach the old town, take the second turning on the left towards the chemin de ronde. At the end of the chemin de ronde, you’ll find Saint André church.

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Opening hours

From 01/01 to 31/12/2026.

Comfort, facilities and services

Car park
Free car park
Pets welcome

Additional information

Standard requirements : hiking boots.
In winter or when it’s raining, bring walking sticks.
For small children, use a baby carrier. Not suitable for strollers.

Dogs allowed Dogs allowed, always on a leash for the peace and quiet of all users.

Environment

Riverside, Forest location, Waterside, Waterfall view

Access

Parking available on church square (except Mondays).

Downloadable :

GPX – Rando – Les Cascades de Chiloza

PDF – balade-hivernale-les-cascades-de-chiloza