Béal Pass – Very pretty waterfall loop from Chalmazel

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Montbrison

Chalmazel-Jeansagnière

Béal Pass – Very pretty waterfall loop from Chalmazel

Hard

hikers

Béal Pass – Very pretty waterfall loop from Chalmazel

08:03

26.4km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

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4.25 km

Béal Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The striking beauty of the landscape between the Loire and Auvergne, the fresh air of the high altitude, the cuisine of the numerous Auberges in the vicinity, all the hiking …

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5.54 km

Summit of Peyre Mayou

Highlight • Summit

This is the highest point of the Monts du Drill, a few minutes from the Col du Beal, it offers a 360° panorama of the entire region.

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6.66 km

Col de la Chamboite

Mountain Pass

9.13 km

The highest point of the Forez mountains, Pierre-sur-Haute rises to an altitude of 1,634 meters. At the summit, terrestrial and military broadcasting antennas were erected by NATO during the Cold War. They are still in operation today.

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9.39 km

Pierre–sur–Haute

Highlight • Summit

A beautiful path through the Hautes-Chaumes to take you to the highest point of the Forez mountains at 1,634 meters.

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9.83 km

Viewpoint

11.3 km

Réserve naturelle régionale des Jasseries de Colleigne

Nature Reserve

15.3 km

Very pretty waterfall

Highlight • Other

A short walk of an hour and a half with the family, through very pleasant paths, along the river. Some difficult sections on the return of the loop, but good fun crossing the river.

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