Chalmazel: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Chalmazel
Winter tourism in Chalmazel began with the construction of the first ski lift on the Chapouilloux slope in 1953. The Chalmazel resort reaches an altitude of more than 1,600 metres.
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Nature
The Chalmazel resort is located in the heart of the Hautes Chaumes du Forez, an area designated as a sensitive natural area. The GR®3 crosses the Hautes Chaumes du Forez and runs along the ridges of the Monts du Forez.
The La croix du Chatelard circular trail passes through the Lignon Valley and leads to cultural heritage sites around Chalmazel; it starts at the lower edge of the village, near the bridge over the Lignon. The Circuit de la cascade circular trail leads to the Goure du Phaux waterfall.
Trails and rock
There are six routes in the village of Chalmazel, with lengths of 4.4, 9.2, 9.6, 14.5, 17.5 and 23 km. There are also three circular routes with lengths of 6, 8 and 10.7 km.
Le Roc de l’Olme has 34 granite climbing routes with difficulty ratings ranging from 3 to 6c. The Via ferrata du rocher de l’Olme is an easy, 120-metre-long route; from the car park, a 20-minute approach through the forest leads to the foot of the rock. Le Roc de l’Olme also offers a children’s via ferrata for participants at least 1.20 m tall.
Culture and history
The Château des Marcilly-Talaru has stood in Chalmazel since 1231 and preserves a covered way and an underground passage. The current church building replaced Chalmazel’s former Gothic church in 1881. Chalmazel Church can be visited independently and without a guide.
Local connection
The traditional knowledge of milk production in Chalmazel is connected with the AOC zone for Fourme cheese.
Other destinations: St. Alban Les Eaux, La Tuilière, Les Noës, Saint-Priest-La-Prugne, Saint-Bonnet-Le-Courreau, Sauvain, Saint-Rirand
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