CyclingLevel 3 out of 5
Moderate hikes in Auvergne
Level 3: a day's walk of 10 to 15 km with 500 to 800 m of ascent. A few more committing sections at altitude or on less obvious paths. Regular walkers, or occasional walkers in good shape.
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Cycling35 - From the Lignon to the École des Prophètes
Start: Parking de la gare au Chambon-sur-Lignon
- 30.5 km
- +567 m
- 2 h
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Cycling38 - The chapel of Notre Dame de Lorette
Start: Place de la terrasse à Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon
- 11.3 km
- +260 m
- 1 h 30 min
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On footBanne d'Ordanche
Start: Au panneau de randonnée, au bout du parking le long de la route
- 8.5 km
- +488 m
- 3 h
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CyclingBrevet des Quatre Vents (road circuit no. 14)
Start: Centre nature les 4 Vents
- 57.6 km
- +662 m
- 3 h 30 min
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On footFrom Allanche to Chalinargues via the Bois de la Pinatelle (stage 1 of the Découverte intime du Cézallier multi-day route)
Start: Place du Cézallier à Allanche
- 15.1 km
- +383 m
- 4 h
On footFrom Allanche to Marcenat (stage 6 of the Tour des Vaches Rouges)
Start: Parking place du Cézallier à Allanche
- 21.7 km
- +553 m
- 6 h 15 min
On footFrom Marcenat to Montgreleix (stage 7 of the Tour des Vaches Rouges)
Start: Hôtel de ville de Marcenant
- 14.3 km
- +510 m
- 4 h 15 min
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On footFrom Chastreix village to the glacial valley
Start: Parking à côté de l'église, au centre du bourg
- 18.3 km
- +535 m
- 5 h 30 min
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On footJassy
Start: Panneau de départ et petit parking, sur la D32, en bas du village, face à la mairie
- 14.3 km
- +321 m
- 4 h
La Planèze (VTT)
Start: Trizac, place de la Bascule au dessus de la station service du Garage
- 21.8 km
- +544 m
- 3 h 30 min
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CyclingFrequently asked questions
How long does a level 3 hike take?
Allow 4 to 6 h of actual walking, plus breaks and a picnic. Set off early in the hot season to avoid the early-afternoon mountain storms.
