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Secret places

n Combrailles, there are unmissable sites, such as the Méandre de Queuille, the Gour de Tazenat, the Chemin Fais’Art or the Viaduct des Fades. But the territory is also full of more confidential places, unknown to the general public, which promise nice surprises. Follow the guide, we take you to discover some of our favorite secret places of Combrailles ...

Rufino Rocks Sculpture Park - Saint-Hilaire-la-Croix

Welcome to Rufino, the passionate sculptor, who sculpts works on the theme of Tolerance and respect for difference from rock. The 2.6 km long path winds through the estate to show us its magnificent and original sculptures. With a little luck, you will come across Rufino there who will be able to explain to you the meaning of his approach and his work.

Being on private property, you must contact the sculptor before moving (06 50 45 17 02). 



The three cuves of Chambonnet - Sauret-Besserve

Meet below the majestic Fades Viaduct for a short walk that will take you to the hamlet of Chambonnet, nestled on the banks of the Sioule. Signs will lead you to the 3 Chambonnet cuves, a small natural waterfall that flows into a vat room before refroming a waterfall. The hamlet, its footbridge, the path along the Sioule, then the path that leads to the 3 vats, encourage relaxation and contemplation.

The 3 vats are accessible from the hamlet of Chambonnet





 

The Dolmen de la Pierre Fade - Saint-Etienne-des-Champs

To access this magnificent megalith from the Neolithic era, you have to go to the hamlet Chez Geille in the small town of Saint-Etienne-des-Champs. A path, which offers magnificent views of the Massif du Sancy, provides access to this exceptional monument, dolmens still erected and in such a good state of conservation being rare in the Puy-de-Dôme.

Find here the complete information to access the Dolmen