Saint-Maurice Church – Northern ramparts loop from Sauxillanges

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Saint-Maurice Church – Northern ramparts loop from Sauxillanges

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Saint-Maurice Church – Northern ramparts loop from Sauxillanges

02:46

9.61km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.61 km

Village of Usson

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Perched on a volcanic peak, the place of exile of Queen Margot for 19 years, the village of Usson is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.

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4.96 km

Basalt columns

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The basaltic organs of Usson, whose base can be approached, form the promontory of the Virgin of Usson.

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5.09 km

Usson

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Usson is a beautiful village perched on a volcanic peak facing the Chaîne des Puys, the Monts Dore, and the Cézallier Plateau. It was once the site of a castle …

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Saint-Maurice Church

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The village of Usson is dominated by the Saint-Maurice church from which one can also access the summit and the Virgin of Usson to enjoy a spectacular view.

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5.25 km

Usson Ramparts

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Landscaped site, ideal for picnics and peacefully admiring the landscape.

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5.29 km

Northern ramparts

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Landscaped site, ideal for picnics and peacefully admiring the landscape.

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9.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

3.19 km

1.65 km

1.07 km

147 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

2.14 km

1.44 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

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Thursday 5 November

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Comments

May 30, 2022,Wandeling Sentier de Claire. Van Sauxillanges naar Usson

Wonderful walk from Sauxillanges to Usson, Sentier de Claire. Sometimes quite a climb and a steep descent, to both the path and Usson are more than worth it! Auvergne, Puy de Dome, Livradois Forez. deux-freres.fr

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