Les Balcons de Murat hike

Murat-le-Quaire

Dogs allowed

Distance 7.6Km

Duration 2h30

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Yellow signs (Chamina).

In pictures

Route description

An enchanted forest in winter, an explosion of colours in spring and autumn, and cool shade in summer : this hike also offers magnificent views of the Sancy massif, the Banne d’Ordanche and the Puy Gros.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 1 : From the Chalet de la Banne, take the climb towards Pallière. Once up, turn right to the La Sapinière sign and continue to the La Redonde sign.

Step 2 : Cross the road and follow the signs for La Vernouze. Turn right downhill towards Les Pans. Continue downhill to Les Buges.

Step 3 : Turn right towards the hamlet of Usclade. Turn right onto the road and follow it to Les Rivaux.

Step 4 : Leave the road and take the path on the right towards La Gacherie (800 m uphill). Go through the small hamlet of La Gacherie towards Les Verdas. At the end of the hamlet, go straight on for 200 m and take the path which rises to the right (yellow arrow and no-vehicle sign).

Next step

Step 5 : Cross the La Banne housing estate to the Les Verdas sign. You are now close to the start parking lot.

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Opening hours

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

Comfort, facilities and services

Pets welcome
Picnic area

Additional information

In winter, we recommend wearing waterproof hiking boots.
Toilets, picnic area and playground 1 km away at Lac du Pré Cohadon.
Not suitable for baby carriages.

In summer, the Banne d’Ordanche is a summer pasture with herds and patous. Keep your dog on a leash. See our “Prepare your hike” page for advice on how to deal with patous and a map of estives.

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

Environment

Forest location, Mountain view

Access

Parking right in front of Chalet de la Banne

Downloadable :

GPX – Les balcons de Murat-le-Quaire_2025-12-22_14-39-23

PDF – Fiche Rando – Les balcons de Murat été A5