Bounou Rock – The Organ Pipes of Prades loop from Chanteuges

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Bounou Rock – The Organ Pipes of Prades loop from Chanteuges

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Bounou Rock – The Organ Pipes of Prades loop from Chanteuges

03:49

30.8km

1,020m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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1.24 km

View of Chanteuges

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this quirky bench reserved "for those who want to sit down," you have a superb panorama of the mountains and valleys of the massif. You can then admire the …

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16.8 km

Bounou Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Mighty granite rocks at the Allier Valley. Unfortunately, we could not get close, as the path to the pastures were demarcated.

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18.9 km

Seuge Valley viewpoint

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On a small rocky outcrop you have a beautiful view over the Seuge valley.
Unfortunately, there is no rest bar.

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20.4 km

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tap fresh water from the spring, rest on the bench by the Allier, cross the bridge and admire the impressive hexagonal basalt blocks from the suddenly cooled volcanic vents - then it's time for the winding climb to the Col.

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20.6 km

The Organ Pipes of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the exit of Prades, an impressive rock formation stands opposite the bridge which straddles the Allier. Right next door, a charming little beach invites you to stop and cool off in this magnificent basalt environment.

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20.6 km

Prades Beach and the Basaltic Rocks of the Allier

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Prades beach is located on the banks of the Allier facing an impressive basalt rock. It's an ideal place for a break.

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22.9 km

Sainte-Marie-des-Chazes Chapel

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Romanesque chapel from the 12th-13th century, a listed building since the mid-19th century.
A wooden statue of the Virgin Mary from the 13th century was kept in the chapel and …

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25.3 km