Sauret-Besserve: Hiking, Waterfall and Viaduc des Fades

Sauret-Besserve can be explored through a variety of visitor interests: a challenging circular hike, a waterfall with three natural basins, a fishing pond and the Viaduc des Fades. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Sauret-Besserve, these points of interest can guide your trip planning. They offer different kinds of experiences: hiking, a natural attraction in the forest, fishing or the construction of a structure.

Hiking and the Trois Cuves

The Besserve et Sioule hiking route is a 10.5-kilometre circular trail marked in yellow and rated difficult. It leads from Sauret-Besserve down to the banks of the Sioule and the Trois Cuves waterfall. Its distance, circular route, yellow markings and difficult rating each provide different points of reference for planning the hike: you can consider its length and difficulty alongside the marked circular route.

At “Les trois cuves de Chambonnet,” the Cubes stream cascades successively into three natural basins, forming a waterfall in the forest. The focus is therefore not only on the waterfall, but also on the natural sequence of the three basins. You can reach this natural attraction from the hamlet of Chambonnet via a footbridge over the Sioule. The Trois Cuves are freely accessible every day throughout the year. For trip planning, this visit differs from the 10.5-kilometre circular hike rated difficult: the hiking route and access to the natural attraction are different ways to visit.

Viaduc des Fades

The Viaduc des Fades is located in Sauret-Besserve and features what is known as a mixed construction. A straight metal superstructure rests on two masonry piers, forming three openings. Here, mixed construction refers to the combination of a metal superstructure and masonry piers; the three openings are part of this design. The viaduct was built so that the Volvic–Lapeyrouse railway line could cross the Sioule valley. For travellers interested in architecture and transport, the structure offers a different focus from the hiking route and natural attractions.

Étang de la Sagne

The Étang de la Sagne is a seven-hectare fishing pond that is freely accessible. The site has anglers’ huts with barbecue areas, parking and toilets. The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility; swimming is prohibited. In contrast to the Trois Cuves, the focus here is on the fishing pond and its facilities, while the stream, basins and waterfall shape the natural setting there.

Hot-air balloon flight

Le Ballon Bleu offers private hot-air balloon flights for a maximum of two passengers plus the pilot. The meeting point for the balloon flight is Le Ballon Bleu in Sauret-Besserve. The meeting point and capacity answer different planning questions: where to meet and how many passengers can fly. If a flight is important to your stay, check availability for your preferred date.

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