Trailence

Hiking - From Enfer to the Grinding Workshops

This itinerary is a true journey back in time through the history of Thiers' cutlery and industrial activity.

It ascends the "Valley of Factories," a poignant testament to the "golden age" of cutlery manufacturing. Then, through a gorge with an atmosphere of oaks and rocky terrain, it reaches the "Valley of Grinding Workshops," a key site in Thiers' cutlery history.

Route modification due to works at Creux de l'Enfer
Location
Thiers
Type
Loop
Distance
11.39 km
Duration
≈ 3h35
Ascent
513 m
Descent
513 m