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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Villeneuve-D'Allier

Medieval village of Chilhac – Chilhac loop from Villeneuve-d'Allier

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Villeneuve-D'Allier

Medieval village of Chilhac – Chilhac loop from Villeneuve-d'Allier

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5.0

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Medieval village of Chilhac – Chilhac loop from Villeneuve-d'Allier

05:53

20.3km

520m

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: April 5, 2026

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196 m

Villeneuve d'Allier

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Located on the banks of the Allier, this small town has a lot of charm. In addition to the beautiful views of the river and the castle of Saint-Ilpize, it …

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694 m

Saint-Ilpize Suspension Bridge

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This bridge has been classified as a historic monument since 2015. It is one of the four suspension bridges remaining in Haute-Loire. It spans the Allier and offers a beautiful perspective of the gorges.

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1.59 km

Château de Saint-Ilpize

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This castle is definitely worth a visit. From this ancient fortress, you will have an incredible view of the village of Saint-Ilpize and Villeneuve d'Allier. Its strategic position allowed the Dauphins of Auvergne to monitor the Allier gorges.

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11.0 km

Medieval village of Chilhac

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Medieval village overlooking the Allier. Formerly surrounded by ramparts, the town was built on the last lava flow of the Devès chain.

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11.2 km

Chilhac

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This village sits on top of a rocky outcrop. This cliff is the result of a lava flow dated 1.6 million years ago. The basalt organs found in the town are remarkable. They measure more than seven meters in height.

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16.4 km

Trail with views of the Allier River

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This path offers several beautiful views of the Allier. You navigate between fields in the heart of nature. This portion does not present any difficulty.

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19.3 km

View of Château de Saint-Ilpize

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20.0 km

Lavoûte-Chilhac Suspension Bridge

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Superb bridge with a beautiful view of the Allier and its surroundings.

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20.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

7.42 km

1.66 km

1.30 km

Surfaces

11.2 km

5.17 km

3.32 km

405 m

196 m

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