Tucked away in the Combrailles, Briffons combines cultural heritage – thanks to its Sainte-Madeleine church – with unspoilt countryside. A rural village where you can go for a walk, admire the view of the Chaîne des Puys and enjoy a picnic by the Willy Mabrut fishing pond.
You’ll find a picnic table at the Willy Mabrut fishing pond.
Starting from the village, you can choose between two walks :
– “From Briffons to Mabrut Pond”, 7.5 km, taking around 2 hours – “Combas Mill”, 13.5 km, taking around 3 hours 45 minutes ; on our walking(…)
You’ll find a picnic table at the Willy Mabrut fishing pond.
Starting from the village, you can choose between two walks :
– “From Briffons to Mabrut Pond”, 7.5 km, taking around 2 hours – “Combas Mill”, 13.5 km, taking around 3 hours 45 minutes ; on our walking app, nine heritage facts will be presented to you as you walk.
To enhance your visit, a heritage leaflet detailing the village’s history is available for €3 from our four tourist information offices : Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Pontgibaud and Les Ancizes-Comps, as well as from our online shop.
Spoken languages
Opening hours
All year round daily.
Prices and payment methods
Free access.
Comfort, facilities and services
Unguided group tours available permanently
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Additional information
A heritage guide is available for €3 in our tourist information offices in Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Pontgibaud and Les Ancizes-Comps, as well as on our online shop.
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Updated on 14 August 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles