Mountain bike tour of Berzet

Saint-Genès-Champanelle

No dogs allowed

Distance 5.6Km

Duration 0h30

Hiking route BOUCLE

Marking Yellow circles in both directions. Caution, no markings between point “4” and the wetland.Disregard crosses indicating the wrong direction, which do not concern Clermont Auvergne Métropole itineraries.

In pictures

Route description

On this walk, you’ll reach Berzet overlooking the Gorges de l’Artière. On the way back, you’ll have a view of the Sancy mountains and the wetlands.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Step 1 : From l’Escapad’, head towards the church, then take the gate to the Gorges de l’Artière, then head towards “Ceyrat” (right-hand path).

Step 2 : At the fork in the road, at the signpost, turn left towards
direction ” Ceyrat Mairie / Côte du Berzet “.

Step 3 : At the signpost, go straight on towards “Manson / Berzet”.

Step 4 : In Berzet, turn left towards “Manson / Source de l’Artière”. Continue as far as the Berzet chapel, then turn left through the village to return to Saint-Genès-Champanelle.

Next step

Step 5 : Just before leaving Berzet, take the right-hand track. At the end of this
follow the road for about 1 km (with care).

Step 6 : Pass through the wetland picnic area, and take the opportunity to observe the biodiversity present. Then climb back up the narrow track to reach Escapad’.

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Opening hours

From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.

Comfort, facilities and services

Coach access
Defibrillator

Environment

Forest location, Mountain view

Access

Road access to L’Escapad’ – 1 chemin du Château – 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle Le Bourg.
From Clermont-Ferrand, take the N89 via Beaumont, Ceyrat, Saulzet-Le-Chaud then Theix.
Continue on the D90 to Saint-Genès-Champanelle Le Bourg or via Royat, Charade, Manson then Thèdes (D90).