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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Vichy
Saint-Nicolas-Des-Biefs

Viewpoint La Pierre Châtel – Allée des hêtres tortueux loop from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Vichy
Saint-Nicolas-Des-Biefs

Viewpoint La Pierre Châtel – Allée des hêtres tortueux loop from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs

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13

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Viewpoint La Pierre Châtel – Allée des hêtres tortueux loop from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs

06:32

21.0km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.08 km for 54 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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249 m

Viewpoint

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From this place, located just before the true highest point of the plateau, one enjoys an unobstructed view of the Roannais, the Alps and the regions of Auvergne.

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508 m

View of the Plateau de la Verrerie

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The Glassworks Plateau is located at an altitude of 1,015 meters. It is a large open plateau in the Magdalen Mountains. The landscape is wild and relatively unspoiled.

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5.09 km

Viewpoint La Pierre Châtel

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You will also appreciate the breathtaking views from the Pierre Châtel, a rocky escarpment which offers a panoramic view of the Monts de la Madeleine. The trail, approximately 2 km …

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5.81 km

Allée des hêtres tortueux

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If you are looking for a magical hike in the Montagne Bourbonnaise, you must not miss the Alley of tortuous beech trees. This old path, near the hamlet of Bletterie, …

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21.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

4.86 km

1.54 km

474 m

434 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

5.39 km

2.91 km

1.26 km

694 m

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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