Département 03 · Allier
Hikes in the Allier
The Allier is quieter than its volcanic neighbours. No high mountains, but generous bocage, the Montagne Bourbonnaise to the south-east (highest point 1,287 m at Puy de Montoncel) and the Tronçais Forest, famous for its oaks. The département lends itself more to walks than to big high-altitude outings.
- Forêt de Tronçais: 10,800 ha of century-old oak forest
- Montagne bourbonnaise: Puy de Montoncel (1,287 m), Loge des Gardes
- Val d'Allier: national nature reserve, birds
- Vichy spring: Pavillon Sévigné, Parc des Sources
Catalogue in progress
No hikes published in this category yet. We add to the catalogue every week with Auvergne's hiking committees and nature parks. See the full catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
Where to walk in the Forêt de Tronçais?
The Remarkable Oaks loop (Carrefour de Saint-Mayeul, 5 km), the walk around the Saint-Bonnet pond (3.5 km), the GR412 (European trail E3) that crosses the forest.
Does the Allier have any GR trails?
Yes: GR3 (Loire), GR412 (Tour du Velay-Bourbonnais), GR41, and several GRPs such as the Tour de la Montagne bourbonnaise.