PR 22 : Le Pic de Charlus
Bassignac
Opening period
All year round.
Description
This hike takes you via the Piste Verte and the Bassignac viaduct to the ruins of the Château de Charlus. These offer a vast panorama that alone is worth the effort of climbing to the summit.
Castrum Carlicium was one of the most important fortresses in Haute Auvergne. Comprising a large square keep, two main buildings and a chapel, the castle was surrounded by a first wall protected by a dozen round towers with battlements and machicolations. A platform terrace served as the second wall. Richelieu ordered its destruction in 1633. Today, only a few remnants of the walls remain.
Departure point: junction of the D512 and the Piste Verte.
Between Le Marlat and Parensol, the start is at the crossroads between the D512 and the Piste Verte (parking lot). Follow the D512 uphill. Just before the small bridge at the head of the hairpin, take the path on the right that climbs to the Pic de Charlus.
Departure point: junction of the D512 and the Piste Verte.
Between Le Marlat and Parensol, the start is at the crossroads between the D512 and the Piste Verte (parking lot). Follow the D512 uphill. Just before the small bridge at the head of the hairpin, take the path on the right that climbs to the Pic de Charlus.
Itinerary
4.4 km
1h15
249 m
Blue markings
Services
Facilities for the disabled :
Adapted tourism
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Pets :
Pets welcome
Prices
Free access.
Further information
Files to download
Location
D152
Piste Verte
15240 Bassignac
Piste Verte
15240 Bassignac
Things to do
in the area
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