Puy d’Alou hike

Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite

Dogs allowed

Distance 6.1Km

Duration 2h00

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Sancy Tour markings or white daisy on red background.

In pictures

Route description

A great hike on a clear day, with 360° views of the Sancy, the Chaudefour valley and the Chaîne des Puys.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 1 : Leave the village by walking along the D640 towards Saignes and take the first left 800 m further on.

Step 2 : At the end of the track, turn left, go straight on and at the foot of the puy d’Alou, turn right to cross the field. Warning : from this point onwards, dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of
due to the presence of herds. Continue straight on, through the gate and up to the summit of Puy d’Alou.

Step 3 : After the megaliths, begin the descent of the puy. Turn left through the gate. Continue along the fence and across the field to the track below. Turn left on this track.

Step 4 : At the intersection with the D145, cross the road and continue straight ahead. Turn left on the first track, then right 600 m further on.

Next step

Step 5 : At the intersection with the D640, turn left along the road. You’ll pass the Chapelle Sainte Marguerite sparkling spring. Continue towards the village of Le Vernet.

Step 6 : At the entrance to the village, turn right into Rue des Jardins, then cross Rue d’Olloix. Turn right to pass between the church and the adjacent building. Turn left into the street behind the church until you reach the start sign.

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Opening hours

From 01/01 to 31/12/2026 daily.

Comfort, facilities and services

Pets welcome
Restaurant

Additional information

Crossing fields along the way : bring waterproof footwear.
Not suitable for baby carriages.

Dogs allowed Herds may be present on the trail. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash to ensure the peace and quiet of all users.

Environment

Panoramic view

Access

Parking spaces in village streets.

Downloadable :

GPX – SANCY TOUR N°7 Balade zen – Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite_2025-12-17_16-54-17

PDF – balade-hivernale-le-puy-d-alou