Tourbière and Gayme lake hike
Picherande
Dogs allowed
Distance 3.8Km
Duration 1h30
Hiking route BOUCLE
Marking Yellow markings (Chamina)
In pictures
Route description
This is an easy walk suitable for families, along a pleasant forest trail. It leads to a picturesque peat bog and gives you the chance to explore Lake Gayme. There are information boards along the peat bog explaining the local environment.
After the Bois de Gayme heath, the Gayme peat bog comes into view, with the Fontaine Salée valley in the background. Peat bogs are acidic swamps where peat is formed. There are around fifteen in the commune of Picherande. Peat being a good material for heating, peat bogs were once(…)
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Step 1 : Au départ du parking du lac de Gayme, empruntez le chemin face à vous.
Au croisement, prenez à droite en direction de la tourbière. Continuez tout droit pendant1,3 km jusqu’à la tourbière de Gayme.
Step 2 : Prenez le chemin sur votre gauche et continuez tout droit sur 600 m.
Au croisement avec un chemin qui arrive sur votre droite, continuez tout droit sur 750 m.
Step 3 : De retour à la patte-d’oie du début, prenez le chemin qui part à droite 30 m plus loin, en direction du bois de Gayme. Suivez le sentier forestier jusqu’au lac.
Step 4 : Empruntez à droite le chemin qui longe le lac, faites le tour et retournez au parking de départ.
Opening hours
From 01/01 to 31/12/2026 daily.
Comfort, facilities and services
- Car park
- Free car park
- Pets welcome
- Picnic area
- Public WC
Additional information
In winter, we recommend waterproof hiking boots and walking poles.
Not suitable for baby carriages.
Dogs allowed Dogs allowed, always on a leash for the peace and quiet of all users.
Environment
Lakeside or by stretch of water, Forest location, Waterside
Access
Parking at the trailhead
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Photo credits : DR OT Sancy, DR OT Sancy, DR OT Sancy
Updated on 20 April 2026 by Office de Tourisme du Massif du Sancy