Stones and valleys
Crocq
Stones and valleys
Medium
Difficulty3h30
Duration11,5km
Distance+294m
Positive Elevation-297m
Negative ElevationLoop
Course typeYellow markers
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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
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Cross the road and go up alongside the wood. Continue to the Urbe crossroads.
- 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.
- Cut across the road to take the opposite path between the meadows.
- 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
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Information desks
Rue de l'Etang, 23700 Auzances
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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