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The Puy d'Orliac
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Description
The Veix trail, once used by the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela, skirts two great peaks of the massif: the Puy d'Orliac, which peaks at 705 metres, and the Puy de la Monédière, the highest, which reaches 919 metres in altitude.Right at the beginning, you can explore the Romanesque church of Veix, with its panoramic view of the Puy de la Monédière. From the church, go down the small road that joins the RD 180 about 150 m further on.At the crossroads, turn right towards Treignac. Shortly after the Town Hall buildings, turn left and then go down a path that leads to the Pont d'Allogne bridge that crosses the Alembre stream. Then continue on the stony path that leads to the top of the village of Allogne.At the communal road, turn left to continue for 500 m, then turn left onto a forest track. Take this track, which goes around the Puy d'Orliac to the south, until you reach the RD 180 at "Frontomeil".Cut across the departmental road to reach the first houses in the village. Turn left on a path that passes in front of a farm building, then continue on this path at the foot of Puy de la Monédière until you reach a small road at the place known as "Les Borderies".At the road, turn left and continue for 300 m, leaving the road to turn right onto a path that passes over a small stream.Then climb up to the village of "Lasmay". When you arrive in the village, turn left to take a small road. Pass the junction for "La Combe" then 400 m further on, turn right onto an old path that leads to the town of Veix.
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Public transport
Gare la plus proche : Bugeat (17 km)
Advised parking
Church Square, Veix
Ambiance
This hike offers superb views and breathtaking scenery. It gives you access to the free flight site (hang-gliding, paragliding and kite flying) and lets you enjoy the panoramic views. Most of the route is through woodland and undergrowth, making it particularly pleasant on hot days.
Arrival
Church Square, Veix
Departure
Church Square, Veix
