Forest Hike | From L’Escapad

Saint-Genès-Champanelle

No dogs allowed

Distance 10.4Km

Duration 2h30

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Yellow circles in both directions.

In pictures

Route description

Starting at L’Escapad in Saint-Genès-Champanelle, this easy hike winds through the shade of the trees. A pleasant loop through the woods offering a beautiful view of the Puy de Dôme, ideal for a family outing or a summer hike.

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Starting from the L’Escapad’ center in Saint-Genès-Champanelle, this 10.4-km hiking trail is ideal for hikers seeking cool, peaceful surroundings. Suitable for all seasons, this flat and accessible trail immerses you in the peaceful atmosphere of the woodlands of(…)

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 4 : way junction.
Turn right in the direction of “Beaune-le-Chaud”, drive about 800 m and, at the first house, take the road on the right to reach the wash-house.
At the washhouse, turn left in the direction of “Saint-Genès-Champanelle”, then right at the fountain to enter the village.
At the church, go straight on towards “Saint-Genès-Champanelle”, taking the uphill path.
At the end of the climb, go back down and take the first path on the right.
Cross the road and return to l’Escapad’, taking the same route as before.

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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).