La Sapinière hike

Murat-le-Quaire

Dogs allowed

Distance 5.3Km

Duration 2h00

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Yellow signs (Chamina).

In pictures

Route description

A pretty, varied loop through forests and mountain pastures, with beautiful views of the Puy de Sancy, La Banne d’Ordanche and the Haute Dordogne valley.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 1 : From the parking lot at the lake, take the path between the road and the lake. You can walk around the lake before continuing along the path (30 minutes more). Continue along the fitness trail to the Chalet de la Banne.

Step 2 : Take the path that climbs up behind Chalet de la Banne, following the “La Paillère” signs. At the first intersection, turn right and follow the signs for “La Sapinière”.

Step 3 : 30 m before you reach the road, take the path that climbs to the left. When you reach the route de la Banne, turn left and climb along the road to the upper Paillère, 50 m after the aeromodel parking area.

Step 4 : Take the path to the right, towards the estives, skirting the tras on your right, and continue straight on until you reach the forest.

Next step

Step 5 : Follow the forest path straight down to the Chalet de la Banne and join the path along the fitness trail to the parking lot.

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Opening hours

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

Comfort, facilities and services

Health trail
Pets welcome
Picnic area
Play area
Public WC

Additional information

In winter, we advise you to wear hiking boots and take walking sticks. Avoid foggy weather.
Not suitable for baby carriages.

Dogs allowed Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash for the peace and quiet of all users.

Environment

Forest location, Lakeside or by stretch of water, Waterside

Access

Parking next to the Pré Cohadon lake.

Downloadable :

GPX – Fiche rando La Sapinière_2025-12-17_14-44-06

PDF – balade-hivernale-la-sapiniere