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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Roche Servière Basalt Cliffs loop from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Brioude

Saint-Julien-Des-Chazes

The Organ Pipes of Prades – Roche Servière Basalt Cliffs loop from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes

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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Roche Servière Basalt Cliffs loop from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes

05:17

16.9km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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4.33 km

Bounou Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Mighty granite rocks at the Allier Valley. Unfortunately, we could not get close, as the path to the pastures were demarcated.

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11.4 km

Seuge Valley viewpoint

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On a small rocky outcrop you have a beautiful view over the Seuge valley.
Unfortunately, there is no rest bar.

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12.9 km

The current church was built in the 11th century by very influential families. It was undoubtedly an important place of passage. It depended on the Cluniac monastery of Sainte-Croix de Lavoûte-Chilhac. The latter is located 30 kilometers as the crow flies.

It is surely to Odilon de Mercoeur, fifth abbot of Cluny that we owe its construction.

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13.0 km

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tap fresh water from the spring, rest on the bench by the Allier, cross the bridge and admire the impressive hexagonal basalt blocks from the suddenly cooled volcanic vents - then it's time for the winding climb to the Col.

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13.2 km

The Organ Pipes of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the exit of Prades, an impressive rock formation stands opposite the bridge which straddles the Allier. Right next door, a charming little beach invites you to stop and cool off in this magnificent basalt environment.

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13.3 km

Prades Beach and the Basaltic Rocks of the Allier

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Prades beach is located on the banks of the Allier facing an impressive basalt rock. It's an ideal place for a break.

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13.9 km

Roche Servière Basalt Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

92m high basalt rock, where the "organ structure" of the cooled lava is beautifully displayed.
On the northernmost part there is an (unsecured) viewing point with a very nice view over the Alliertal.

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15.9 km

Sainte-Marie-des-Chazes Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Romanesque chapel from the 12th-13th century, a listed building since the mid-19th century.
A wooden statue of the Virgin Mary from the 13th century was kept in the chapel and is now on display in the parish church of the nearby town of Saint-Julien-des-Chazes.

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

5.22 km

641 m

499 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.49 km

2.04 km

647 m

314 m

Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

14°C

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57 %

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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Roche Servière Basalt Cliffs loop from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes

Bounou Rock

Seuge Valley viewpoint

Saint-André Church of Prades

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

The Organ Pipes of Prades

Prades Beach and the Basaltic Rocks of the Allier

Roche Servière Basalt Cliffs

Sainte-Marie-des-Chazes Chapel

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