Walks – Hiking routes
There are numerous signed paths in the surrounding area of which one PR (petite randonnée) crosses the hamlet. Maps and guides are available providing plenty of suggestions to discover the area.
Chamina "Monts du Livradois-Forez"
Topo-guide ref P421 "Les Monts du Forez à pied"
Balade en montagne Thiernoise : édition du Parc National du Livradois Forez
Carte IGN n°2631E et 2731 0
You can survey the summits and high plateaus of the Monts du Forez, rejoin the GR35 ( Grande Randonnée), the route of St Jacques de Compostelle: The gite can also provide a stopping point if you are following this route.
Mountain Bikes and Electrics Bikes
There are signposted routes see official guide 2012 sites VTT-FFC
Winter Activities
Cross country skiing, walking with snowshoes trough the forest to the summit of Grun de Chignore, or of Roc Blanc
Allo neige: 04 77 24 83 11
Domaine nordique du Col de la Loge (21 kms), cross country skiing center
Tél: 04 77 24 93 22
http://www.montagnemassifcentral.com/domaines/decouverte_colloge.htm
Station de ski alpin de Chalmazel (37 kms)
Swimming
Lake of St Remy sur Durolle (18 kms)
Lake of Aubusson (14 kms)
Fishing
National Fishing Federation Dpt 63 http://www.peche63.com/
locations in Livradois-Forez n°7, 17, 26
Durolle, lake at Prades St Remy, lake of Aubusson d'Auvergne
Fishing in the Allier, class 2 river
Thiers
In surrounding villages
Classical music festival: concerts in Vollore during July
Visits to Castles
Chateau de la Chassaigne, de Ravel, de Vollore, la Barge, Aulteribe