Saint-Maigner
Saint-Maigner
Dogs allowed
Distance7.5Km
Duration2h00
TraceBOUCLE
MarkingBlue
In pictures
Route description
This walk from the village of Saint-Maignier winds its way through wide paths leading to the pastures and hedgerows of the Combrailles plateau. The views of the Combrailles are breathtaking.
Trail highlights
– Views of the Combrailles.
– Pastures and hedgerows on the Combrailles plateau.
– Romanesque church.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step :
Étape 1 : From the signpost near the war memorial (Romanesque church), head towards Pionsat. After 50 m, turn left onto the D525; go downhill and then uphill to the village of La Boële. At the stop sign, turn left onto a wide track. Go straight up to a crossroads.
Étape 2 : Turn right; continue straight on for 1 km until you reach a road (D517). Immediately turn left onto a track that descends, crosses a stream and then rises again. Continue, ignoring the paths on the right, until you reach a T-junction.
Étape 3 : Go downhill to the left and turn right at the next fork. Ignore the side paths. Reach signpost 1. Turn right and reach a road. Immediately turn left down a wide track (with views of the village and surrounding area). At the road, turn left to reach Saint-Maigner.
Opening hours
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
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.
Animals are not allowed on some roads
Dogs allowed Dogs must be kept on a lead due to the presence of herds.
Environnements
In the country, Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Accès
From Pontaumur, go to Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne and then to Pionsat. Take the D13 to Saint-Maigner. Car park on the Place de l’Église.
Downloadable:
Crédits photos : Combrailles Auvergne Tourisme, Combrailles Auvergne Tourisme, Combrailles Auvergne Tourisme, Miconnet / Office de Tourisme des Combrailles, Miconnet / Office de Tourisme des Combrailles, Miconnet / Office de Tourisme des Combrailles, Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme
dsio-detail.detail.maj1 September 2025 par : Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme