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Croix du Fossat – Plateau du Livradois-Forez loop from Col de Chansert

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Croix du Fossat – Plateau du Livradois-Forez loop from Col de Chansert

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Croix du Fossat – Plateau du Livradois-Forez loop from Col de Chansert

07:40

24.8km

910m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.60 km

Croix du Fossat

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A magnificent place with a view of a plateau. A very nice hike without any major difficulty.

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6.83 km

Viewpoint

7.27 km

Pierre–sur–Haute

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A beautiful path through the Hautes-Chaumes to take you to the highest point of the Forez mountains at 1,634 meters.

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7.54 km

The highest point of the Forez mountains, Pierre-sur-Haute rises to an altitude of 1,634 meters. At the summit, terrestrial and military broadcasting antennas were erected by NATO during the Cold War. They are still in operation today.

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9.75 km

Réserve naturelle régionale des Jasseries de Colleigne

Nature Reserve

14.2 km

Refuge du Garnier

Highlight • Mountain Hut

On the bucolic heights of the Forez mountains, the Garnier inn welcomes hikers all summer long. Local menus are also served there. The Fourme de Montbrison fondue is delicious.

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15.1 km

Plateau du Livradois-Forez

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The Livradois-Forez plateau offers magnificent views of the plains below.

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24.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

7.97 km

333 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

3.41 km

2.48 km

297 m

289 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (1,220 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Croix du Fossat – Plateau du Livradois-Forez loop from Col de Chansert

Croix du Fossat

Pierre–sur–Haute

Pierre-sur-Haute

Refuge du Garnier

Plateau du Livradois-Forez

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