Sous-bois et granite (circuit n°17)

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381–779 m

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Un circuit balisé très immersif au sein d'une nature sauvage et préservée. On remonte des chemins assez pentus entre Montmiot et Foncuberte puis on s'enfonce sur un sentier étroit et forestier en direction de Vollore-Montagne. Le circuit parcourt ensuite des chemins empierrés sollicitant parfois pleinement le physique pour franchir quelques passages délicats. Puis celui-ci redescend par des chemins très peu empruntés mais très jolis offrant ensuite de jolies vue sur ce secteur "montagnard". Le circuit se dirige ensuite sur Aubusson d'Auvergne qu'on atteint en empruntant un chemin plutôt escarpé qui débouche au-dessus des ruines de l'ancien château de Montgon. Après une rapide traversée du bourg d'Aubusson, le circuit fait le tour du lac d'Aubusson avant de rejoindre Tournebize et la Souche pour un retour par Champblanc après le franchissement du vallon du ruisseau d'Espinasse.

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Hiking
Duration
3.0hrs
Distance
27.0km
Elevation +
+684 m
Elevation -
-686 m

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