Outings in Vissac-Auteyrac

The Golden Snake is a circuit for all. A concentrated blend of history, legends and domesticated and wild nature, everything is there for the pleasure of the senses... Springs, lake, river, ditches and an irrigation system succeed one another…

Firstly the water and the forest, then a magnificent view over the Dore valley, between the Forez Mountains and the Livradois Mountains, before reaching Golgoux Castle and, very quickly, an astonishing arboretum!

Small family walk around the Loire and the castle. Along the loop of the Loire, which gave the village its name, Lavoûte-sur-Loire (of " volta ", Latin loop). In this same place eventually Gorge Peyredeyre, that opens the flood plain of the…

Vorey - Vertaure - Roche-en-Régnier - Fort de Vorey - Vorey. With this circuit, relive some of the legends on the site where they occurred...

The Greenway is an old railway line for walking or cycling. It takes you to the heart of the Loire Valley and the Mézenc Massif. On the way you will discover tunnels and a viaduct with a spectacular view.

An invitation to discover the Velay plateau, land of the green lens whose cultures can be seen along the way. The ocher tracks and the houses in volcanic breach will enhance the landscape along the circuit.

Under the imposing gaze of the turrets of the bell tower of the church of Cayres, set off to explore Mount Recours, a former volcano offering a panoramic view of the Devès and Velay mountains. An orientation table will allow you to locate these…

A walk through the forest which allows you to discover two typical trees of Upper Livradois: the silver fir and the common beech.

This forest circuit takes you to discover the blue jewel of the department: Lake Bouchet. Set off on the shores of the volcanic maar then gain height to embrace the Devès, the largest basaltic plateau in France.

The Corboeuf Ravines, also known as “The Auvergne Colorado”: a site with a remarkable geological past.

To learn how to protect nature, this discovery trail "essences and legends" presents 16 interpretive panels. Please note, this trail does not currently offer a circuit, but will offer some very soon: a sign announces the start of the circuit.

The original feature of the town and its environment is the surrounding mountains, called the Sucs, where you will find phonolite or lauze used to roof Yssingeaux houses.

This hike will allow you to discover the high valley of Ance, its volcanism, but also its beautiful forest. This loop tour will also take you through the magnificent site of Creux de l'Oulette and its two waterfalls.

Tower of the small reservoir of water on the lake of Naussac. Wildlife discovery trail, bird watching station.

The Lizieux Peak is a phonolite mountain rising to an altitude of 1,388 m. It dominates a large basalt plateau and, every year, welcomes many cross-country skiers who come there to take advantage of the beautiful landscapes. At the foot of the…

The inhabitants of the Pays d'Auzelles, Livradois and even from elsewhere, will always remember Henriette from La Gravière who died in 1985. For more than sixty years, twenty of which she was on her own, Henriette Gidon ran the café. She was…