Travel in Auvergne

Level 4 out of 5

Hard hikes in Auvergne

Level 4: more than 15 km, more than 800 m of ascent, ground that can be committing (scree, the odd off-path stretch, high sections). Strong walkers who train regularly.

68 itineraries available

Mountain biking
Hard

33 - The Suc de Mons

Start: Salle des fêtes à Saint-Pal-de-Mons

  • 40 km
  • +1061 m
  • 3 h 30 min
On foot
Hard

Issandolanges

Start: Novacelles

  • 10.5 km
  • +321 m
  • 3 h 30 min
On foot
Hard

The waterfall

Start: Eglise

  • 12.7 km
  • +341 m
  • 3 h 30 min
Cycling
Hard

Le Col du Béal

Start: Centre nature les 4 Vents

  • 64.6 km
  • +1293 m
  • 4 h 30 min
Mountain biking
Hard

Le Magot

Start: La Trappe (Saint-Victor-Montvianeix)

  • 15.3 km
  • +473 m
  • 2 h
Mountain biking
Hard

Le roc du Guet

Start: Chabreloche

  • 18.8 km
  • +504 m
  • 2 h
On foot
Hard

Les chamois

Start: Maison de Site (Puy Mary - Volcan du Cantal)

  • 17.9 km
  • +892 m
  • 5 h 30 min
Mountain biking
Hard

Les gués du Cros

Start: Centre nature des 4 vents (Aubusson d'Auvergne)

  • 12.7 km
  • +185 m
  • 1 h 30 min
On foot
Hard

Montlune

Start: Bourg d'Arconsat

  • 11.6 km
  • +495 m
  • 3 h 30 min
On foot
Hard

Montravel

Start: Église de Beurières

  • 11.2 km
  • +489 m
  • 3 h 15 min

Frequently asked questions

How should you prepare?

Regular training (outings of 4 h+ with climbing), good map reading, the ability to handle a long descent without falling apart, and a weather check that same morning.

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