Located in the Combrailles region, on the edge of the Sancy Massif, Briffons combines cultural heritage with the great outdoors. After visiting the Sainte-Madeleine Church, set out on a hike with views of the Chaîne des Puys and enjoy a picnic at the Willy Mabrut Pond.
You’ll find a picnic table at the Willy Mabrut fishing pond.
Starting from the village, you can choose from two hiking trails available on the Rando Combrailles Auvergne app :
– “From Briffons to Mabrut Pond,” 7.5 km, about a 2-hour walk (viewpoints, pond) – “The Combas Mill,”(…)
You’ll find a picnic table at the Willy Mabrut fishing pond.
Starting from the village, you can choose from two hiking trails available on the Rando Combrailles Auvergne app :
– “From Briffons to Mabrut Pond,” 7.5 km, about a 2-hour walk (viewpoints, pond) – “The Combas Mill,” 13.5 km, about 3 hours and 45 minutes (historical sites and viewpoints).
To enhance your visit, a heritage brochure detailing the village’s history is available for €3 at our four tourist information offices : Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Pontgibaud, and Les Ancizes-Comps, as well as in our online store.
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 16 October 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles