Discover Rauret: Hiking and Architectural Heritage

Rauret can be explored through several clearly distinct themes: a circular hiking route, a rest stop on the Chemin de Stevenson, and buildings with cultural and technical associations. When planning, it is helpful to consider walking time, places to rest and individual sights separately. This will help you decide whether your stay will focus more on a hike, a stop along the way or the buildings themselves.

Hiking: Circular Route and Rest Stop

PR155 Les côtes de Jonchères is an easy circular hiking route in Rauret. It is 8.3 kilometres long, with a stated duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes. The distance and duration answer different planning questions: the distance describes the length of the loop, while the time provides an estimate for the hike. The route information sheet is dated 18 April 2025. As trail conditions can change, it is best to check them before setting out. The “easy” rating applies to this particular circular route and cannot automatically be applied to other trails.

At the Chemin de Stevenson in Rauret, there is a rest stop with a shelter, a water point and picnic tables. While the length and duration of the loop are the main focus for PR155, this stop is defined by the facilities available along the way. The two hiking options therefore differ in practical terms: one route has a specified distance, while the other place offers a dedicated spot to rest. The shelter, water point and picnic tables shape the character of this rest stop.

Church and Viaduct: Buildings with Distinctive Features

The church in Rauret dates from the 13th century and has a comb-gabled bell tower. Its age places it in a historical period, while the shape of its tower is a specific architectural feature. It adds a cultural point of interest to the outdoor activities, one that can be described in terms of its construction date and form. These two aspects are the focus at the church, while the viaduct offers a different perspective on Rauret’s buildings through its dimensions.

The Viaduc d’Arquejols is 209 metres long and 42 metres high. These measurements describe two different dimensions of the structure and make its size tangible. The former railway line from Le Puy to Langogne also now carries the Vélorail de Pradelles at the viaduct. Here, the railway line’s former use meets its present-day use by the Vélorail. This offers a different focus from the church when weighing up your interests: at the viaduct, the structure’s dimensions and the use of the former railway line come together.

You can also discover Rauret’s washhouses along circular walking routes. They add everyday structures to the themes of architecture and technology. They offer a different cultural connection from the church: the washhouses can be discovered along walking routes, while the church is described by its construction date and comb-gabled bell tower. Together with the Viaduc d’Arquejols, they provide a selection of different buildings and uses to consider when planning your stay in Rauret.

Discover more destinations: Champagnac-Le-Vieux, Venteuges, Les Estables, Charraix, Brives-Charensac, Varennes-Saint-Honorat, Laussonne, Valprivas

For an overview of the wider area: Haute-Loire.