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Vertolaye is at the centre of the National Regional Livradois Forest Park.
A park which is just asking to be discovered.
Les Hautes Chaumes (1640m). This is a paradise for naturalists, mountain bikers and ramblers. Situated between St Etienne and Ambert this bare plateau is a must for those who dream of escape. Dominating the south of France a series of crests in the forest lead to the discovery of a constellation of mountains – the Alps in the setting sun, the mountains of the Cantal, Sancy, Velay and the Puy de Dôme.
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La Chaise Dieu (Seat of God). This majestic abbey dominates the town. At the end of August a prestigious festival of classical and religious music is held. |
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Discover the stone cabins in the forests with their thatched roofs.
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The water-powered paper mill of Richard de Bas. www.richarddebas.fr
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Recreation |
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For walkers there are 400 kilometres of paths and tracks. The time taken varies from several hours to days.
Information concerning these nature walks and topographic maps are to hand.
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A journey by sledge pulled by a team of huskies ensures a winter adventure in the woods. |
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Routes for cyclists and cross-country cycling are well marked.
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Tennis is available at Vertolaye (€3 an hour per court) and is five minutes walk away through the woods.
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An adventure forest at Toutée Pass covers the length and breadth of the region |
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For skiers there are facilities for alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tobogganing. (see www.station-chalmazel.com)
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Information on wild birds, walking and climbing is available |
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Climbing and hanggliding takes place at Job which is 10 kilometres from La Faye
www.delta-auvergne.com - For paragliding parapente www.espacevolcan.fr
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The town of Ambert with its small streets |
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A very popular sport within this region is ‘boules’, not unakin to bowls but played with metal balls.
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For all other information concerning activities within the park see: www.parc-livradois-forez.org
