Hiking - Le Chier - Les Petites Fraches Saint-Romain-les-Atheux n°3

On the border with the Haute-Loire department, in the south-western part of the municipality, this trail is an invitation to discover the dense spruce and deciduous forests, criss-crossed by numerous small streams.
From the cemetery, go downhill and turn right towards the bakery. Head to the Farget stadium. Follow the paved road and take the path on the right in front of the house. You will cross the Valchérie. Climb up to Le Chier, then turn left before the second house. As you exit the woods, continue straight ahead to the blue cross. Turn left onto the wide path that marks the border between the Loire and Haute-Loire departments.
Before the hamlet of Les Petites Fraches, take the road on the left, then follow the path straight on to Jeanmaret. Turn left onto the road, head down to Faucon, and then turn right to return via Le Vernay to the village of St-Romain-les-Atheux.

⚠️ Warning: busy road, please be careful.

Hiking Recommendations

Everyone is responsible for their own safety. Therefore, you hike at your own risk. Stay on the marked trails to protect fragile environments.

Some general advice:

• Check the weather forecast before you go


• Some routes cross busy roads: Be careful


• Keep dogs on a leash


• Do not light fires


• Take your litter home with you


• Admire the flowers, but do not pick them.


• Tick bites can lead to serious diseases. As a precaution: wear clothes that cover your skin, use repellent, check yourself upon your return, remove any ticks with a tick removal tool (do not apply any products to the tick), and see a doctor if a rash or flu-like symptoms appear, or if you are in an at-risk group.


• For emergencies, call 18 or 112.