Menhir near the Chièze parking lot at the foot of the Lizieux massifMenhir near the Chièze parking lot at the foot of the Lizieux massif
©Menhir near the Chièze parking lot at the foot of the Lizieux massif|Luc Olivier
4 good reasons to come - Fouler Volcano slopes

Passion volcans

In the far east of the Haute-Loire, “the south ofAuvergne”, the Haut-Lignon region unveils its landscapes around the Lizieux river and its panoramic views towards the Pays des Sucs, inviting you to take atypical walks in a breathtaking natural and preserved environment.

Published on 23 October 2024

1. Panoramic views breathtaking

With altitudes ranging from 850 to 1,388 m, there’s plenty of height to go around! An ideal location for fresh air and exceptional scenery. We reveal our top panoramas.

2. Hiking volcanic

An ideal location for fresh air and exceptional scenery.

We reveal the top hikes to take on the volcano’s slopes.

3. Volcanoes leave their mark

Lauze roofs in the villages 

An atypical heritage with slate roofs, churches steeped in history, villages and beautiful stones.

A habitat marked by the volcano 

Remarkable rocks and landscapes, rich in exceptional geology.
The plateau, at an average altitude of 900 to 1,100 m, around the Lizieux massif, contributes to the diversity of the landscape and habitat.

A rich heritage can be discovered from hamlet to hamlet, with some houses even classified by the Fondation du Patrimoine.

4. All the world's volcanoes

Curious about nature?
Here you’ll find landscapes that will meet your expectations.

Guided by Frédéric, who is passionate about geology and volcanoes, you’ll be able to understand how this relief was shaped, and you’ll have the keys to access this unique world, combining the attraction of the picturesque with the desire to understand.

Practice

Ask for the program of outings proposed by the Haut-Lignon Tourist Office and guided by Frédéric André.

  • Autumn school vacations
  • Summer school vacations
  • Free admission
  • Ages 8 and up