Ruère and the lake

Messeix

Dogs allowed

Distance 5.5Km

Duration 1h30

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Blue

In pictures

Route description

This family-friendly walk, starting from Béal des Roziers, will take you on a tour of this beautiful lake and offer panoramic views of the Sancy Massif and the Chavanon Viaduct.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 1 : Continue straight ahead

Step 2 : Turn right and follow the village road

Step 3 : Cross the village road and take the path on the left

Step 5 : Turn left then continue straight ahead

Next step

Step 6 : At the junction of two paths, turn left and continue to the village of Ruère.

Step 7 : Continue straight on for 50 metres, then turn right and continue straight on for 500 metres

Step 8 : Turn left onto a dirt track and follow it for about 600 metres.
At the junction, turn right to return to the starting point, following the same path as on the way out.

Opening hours

All year round daily.

Comfort, facilities and services

Pets welcome

Additional information

For your own safety, always take a bottle of water, a hat, warm clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
Depending on the weather conditions, some routes are not recommended in bad weather (fog) or are not practicable, or even forbidden, during the winter season.
Some sites are fragile, so stay on the marked paths. Avoid picking wild flowers and disturbing wildlife. Pick up your rubbish.

Dogs allowed Dogs must be kept on a lead

Access

In Messeix, take the D31 to the Béal des Roziers lake.