Description
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 42 day walks in the Auvergne. Exploring the volcanic hills of central France, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
Walks range from 2 to 16km (1–10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–6 hours. The routes are clustered into five different areas, making ideal bases: Cantal, the Chaîne des Puys (Monts Dômes), the Monts Dore, the Haute Loire (Livradois and Velay) and the Montagne Bourbonnaise.
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Sketch maps are included for each walk
- Detailed information on accommodation, public transport and the region’s volcanic history
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Local points of interest are featured including the Livradois-Forez and Auvergne Volcanoes regional nature parks
Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Introduction History Volcanoes Plants and wildlife Food and drink When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation Difficulty Equipment Maps Waymarking Hazards and emergencies Using this guide 1 The Cantal Walk 1 Puy de Niermont Walk 2 An Ascent of the Puy de Peyre Arse Walk 3 Puy Mary with Optional Excursion to Puy de la Tourte Walk 4 Traverse of the Br#xea;che de Rolland from Puy Mary to Peyre Arse Walk 5 Around Medieval Murat Walk 6 The Plomb du Cantal Walk 7 A Rombi#xe8;re Ramble Walk 8 Puy Griou Walk 9 Up the Usclade Walk 10 The Elanc#xe8;ze Walk 11 Puy Violent and the Shadow Rock Walk 12 Roches Taillade and Roc d'Hozi#xe9;res Walk 13 Circuit of Puy Chavaroche Walk 14 St Cirgues de Jordanne - Southern circuit Walk 15 St Cirgues de Jordanne - Northern circuit 2 The Ch#xe2;ine des Puys (Monts Dômes) Walk 16 Puy de Dôme Walk 17 Puys Lassolas and de la Vache Walk 18 Around Orcival Walk 19 Puy des Gouttes Walk 20 The Crater of Puy Pariou Walk 21 The Water of Volvic 3 The Monts Dore Walk 22 The Grand Horseshoe: Puy de Sancy from Mont-Dore Walk 23 Up the Chaudefour Valley to Puys Sancy and Ferrand Walk 24 Around Lake Pavin Walk 25 Connecting the Cascades of Puy d'Angle Walk 26 The Tuili#xe8;re and Sanadoire rocks Walk 27 A Tour of the Curiosities of St Nectaire Walk 28 Lake Gu#xe9;ry and the Banne d'Ordanche 4 The Haute-Loire: Livradois Forez and Velay Walk 29 Around Chaise-Dieu and the Senouire Walk 30 The Gorges of the Loire Walk 31 A Circuit of All#xe8;gre Walk 32 Mont Bar from All#xe8;gre Walk 33 Domeyrat and the Senouire Walk 34 Vieille Brioude and the Ceroux Walk 35 Lavaudieu Abbey and the Senouire 5 The Montagne Bourbonnaise Walk 36 The Ruins of Montgilbert Walk 37 Milling around the Mills Walk 38 Around Ch#xe2;tel Montagne and the Puy de Roc Walk 39 Rocher St Vincent Walk 40 The Cascade de la Pisserote Walk 41 The Plateau de la Verrerie and its Tourbi#xe8;re Walk 42 Pierre Ch#xe2;tel from St Nicolas des Biefs Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Glossary of French walking terms Appendix C Further reading Appendix D Useful contacts
