Pierre-sur-haute

 

Pierre-sur-haute from far

 

The passage from the Col du Béal to the Pierre-sur-Haute can be made along the road that has been built to reach the on the top situated French Military Radar post. Would you rather avoid hardened roads then several hiking trails lead to same point.
To the west as well to the east you’re offered an phenomenal panorama. To the west you can see the mountains of the Massif du Sancy and the old volcano Puy-de-Dôme and to the east you can see on a clear day the beautiful Massif du Mont Blanc in the Alps. However more nearby you get also a great view over the department of the Loire.

Mont Blanc

 

Valley of the Dore

 

View on the Monts du Livradois

 

On the east side of the Monts du Forez you can also find the ski resort of Chalmazel. In the proximity of the Col du Béal and Pierre-sur-haute there are lots of possibilities for hiking. Also it’s quite possible to climb the Col from lower situated places on the west or east side.
The climbing of the Col du Béal is a challenge for the cyclists and the mountain bikers will be offered lots of biking trails.

Learn more on the Col du Béal on the following site   Col de Béal

Road to Col du Béal

 

In colours of the fall

 

Livradois in colours of the fall

 

Massif of the Mont Blanc

 

Castel of Job