Stones and valleys
Crocq

Stones and valleys

Heritage site and architecture
Viewpoint
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Take the sheltered pathways and walk through the intimacy of secret places emerging into the light on the ridgBy way of stones and valleys, between woods and low, dry-stone walls, this walk allows you to explore Crocq and its surroundings.s.
Take the sheltered pathways and walk through the intimacy of secret places emerging into the light on the ridges.

3 points of interest

  • History

    The Towers of Crocq

    Last vestiges of a magnificent 12th-century fortified château, the two towers offer a splendid panorama of the Limousin and Auvergne. Two rooms present a history of the restoration work and host seasonal exhibitions.
  • Heritage site

    St Alvard Chapel

    Dating from the 12th century and restored in the 18th century, the chapel has a bell tower-wall with a triangular gable.
  • Panorama

    Panoramic landscapes

    The circuit offers several viewpoints, including the one at Haut Naberon. The name of the village is a reference to cleared land. 

Description

  1. Go up as far as the towers and then to the cemetery. Then go straight down, as far as the château wall, and follow it to the road (D10).
  2. Go up the D10 towards Crocq; just after the small road going up on the right, take the GR 4 on the left. Continue on the path to St. Alvard's chapel.
  3. At the chapel, go down the road and take the first path on the right. At the end of this road, turn left towards the Crocq - Dimpoux road.
  4. Cross the road and go up alongside the wood. Continue to the Urbe crossroads.
  5. Cross the Crocq-Flayat road and take the old Roman road opposite. Continue to the small road that leads to Naberon and turn right to the D 28.
  6. Cut across the road to take the opposite path between the meadows.
  7. Turn right at the first and then the second junctions. At the third, go up the rise on the left, and you will find a pleasant descent to Crocq and the road which goes back up to the village.
  • Departure : Place Georges Hubert, Crocq
  • Arrival : Place Georges Hubert, Crocq
  • Towns crossed : Crocq, Basville, and Saint-Pardoux-d'Arnet

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Altimetric profile

Information desks

Rue de l'Etang, 23700 Auzances

05 55 67 04 99

Access and parking

From Aubusson, follow the D 941 in the direction of La Villetelle, then turn right on the D 9 to Crocq.

Parking :

Place Georges Hubert, Crocq

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