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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

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Location: Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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1. From Hell to Rouets - loop from Thiers - Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park

11.9km

03:45

460m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

4.0

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2. Highest viewpoint – Vallée des Rouets loop from Thiers

8.70km

02:34

230m

240m

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

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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3. Vallée des Rouets loop from La Monnerie-le-Montel

2.30km

00:40

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Easy

Tips

September 23, 2022

The Rouets valley: on these meanders of the Durolle, you can discover the remains of various spinning wheels once used to sharpen knife blades.

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September 29, 2022

Magnificent trail through wild nature and rich in history.

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November 8, 2022

The Vallée des Rouets is quite a magical place!

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Location: Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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