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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chastreix

Vallée de la Fontaine Salée – Water crossroads loop from Chastreix

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Chastreix

Vallée de la Fontaine Salée – Water crossroads loop from Chastreix

Moderate

4.6

(19)

139

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Vallée de la Fontaine Salée – 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: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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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

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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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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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7.65 km

3.91 km

2.16 km

Surfaces

8.03 km

2.69 km

1.61 km

1.04 km

345 m

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

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