Trois randonnées douces en Livradois-Forez
For those looking for gentle family or two-person walks, here are three gentle hikes, all achievable in less than two hours.
1. “La Morille”, from the castle of Ravel
Since Ravel's castle, one of the most important in Auvergne, whose massive silhouette imposes itself above the village, discover some viewpoints preserved. This easy loop invites you to walk through the woods, on the side of the hill where the fortress stands. You will see old wine-growing hillsides, where there are still tons of small stone huts that are used today to store equipment. clay country, Ravel is surrounded by ponds which still testify to the abundance of this material at the origin of a craft of tiles and pottery.
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Distance: 6.1 km loop
- Ascent: 86 m
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2. Masselèbre and its solitary stone bridge
Deserted by the waters of the Dore, whose bed has long since turned away from its stone arches, the medieval bridge of Masselèbre rises in its strangeness above the old course of the river. This circuit, departing from Priory of Chaumont-le-Bourg (its ditches are always full of water), walks around a forest on quiet paths. Along the Saut stream to the hamlet of Masselèbre, then through the woods, this short hike in the shade of the Forez has something to appeal to lovers of ancient heritage.
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Difficulty Very easy
- Distance: 6.8 km loop
- Ascent: 76 m
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3. The Grands Gravels pond
Between city and wild banks, here is an ideal route for a family Sunday. The Grands Gravels pond, lined with wood, will offer you a moment of welcome calm. Follow the course of the Dore at your own pace, take the time to stroll along the water's edge, before returning to the streets of Puy-Guillaume for a well-deserved break.
- Duration: 2 hour
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Distance: 6.9 km loop
- Ascent: 26 m
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