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View of the cirque – Water crossroads loop from Chastreix

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View of the cirque – Water crossroads loop from Chastreix

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View of the cirque – Water crossroads loop from Chastreix

03:57

13.7km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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5.26 km

The Fontaine Salée glacial valley

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The Fontaine Salée valley is a glacial valley located in the Chastreix-Sancy nature reserve where there is a rich fauna and flora. Many sources are also present and of course the valley offers magnificent views.

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6.99 km

Fontaine Salée Cirque in winter

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7.11 km

Vallée de la Fontaine Salée

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Valley of the Fontaine Salée seen from the bottom.
Small resurgence of ferruginous sparkling water.
Wet area, provide suitable footwear.
Protected area, part of the Chastreix Sancy Nature Reserve, dogs …

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7.51 km

View of the cirque

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11.7 km

Water crossroads

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A wonderful place where several streams cross which reminded me of Patagonia

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13.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.58 km

3.99 km

2.16 km

Surfaces

8.04 km

2.69 km

1.61 km

1.05 km

345 m

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

January 20, 2024,Randonnée technique depuis Terre d'horizon vers fontaine salée

Technical because icy all along that day... Otherwise very wet.

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August 16, 2024,Circuit de randonnée en boucle à partir de La Bajuny

Among the negative points: indeed, access restrictions at the beginning which require a small detour. And in addition, at the start of the car park, we did not take the indicated path because of a fence, we took the road a little further. Another problem: at km 8.55 the path is very little used so covered with vegetation. Difficult to …

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View of the cirque – Water crossroads loop from Chastreix

The Fontaine Salée glacial valley

Fontaine Salée Cirque in winter

Vallée de la Fontaine Salée

View of the cirque

Water crossroads

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