Vorey: Hiking Trails, the Loire and Views

Vorey brings together a range of activities for a stay: hiking trails, viewpoints overlooking the Loire and the town centre, water sports, and cultural and leisure activities. You can make whichever of these matter most to you the focus of your plans. This gives you a choice of both routes connected with the Loire and independent cultural and leisure activities.

Hiking Trails and Mountain Biking Routes

Vorey is the starting point for local PR hiking trails. The town is also a stage on the GR 40, the Tour des volcans du Velay, and the GR 765, the Way of St James between Cluny and Le Puy-en-Velay. The GR 3 runs through Vorey along the Loire. These route descriptions highlight different features: the GR 3 follows the river, while the GR 40 and GR 765 include Vorey as a stage. So if you are planning a hike, you can start by choosing the route that best suits your trip.

There is also a specific offer for mountain bikers: the “Emblavez entre Loire et Volcans” area has twelve mountain biking routes recognised by the French Cycling Federation. The routes available may change, so check the latest options before setting off. Hiking trails and mountain biking routes are different options to consider when choosing your stay.

Views and Local History

Le Fort et l’Espaliou is now a viewpoint and viewing terrace overlooking Vorey’s town centre, the holiday village and the meanders of the Loire. The view takes in several different features. The hamlet of Eyravas offers a different perspective, with views extending to the Sucs around the Emblavez plain.

The history of the town also includes Saint-Symphorien Church and the communal bread ovens. Saint-Symphorien is a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century; work on the church was completed in 1899. The municipality also has seven communal bread ovens that are still in working order. For a guided tour of the town centre, you can choose between an audio guide and a written version. This lets you combine an interest in the buildings with a walk around the town centre.

Water Activities and Leisure

Stand Up Paddle à Vorey offers a guided six-kilometre river descent when conditions are suitable. As the activity depends on operating conditions, check these before your outing. The distance from Vorey-sur-Arzon station to the canoeing centre is specified: it is 200 metres. Check the current access arrangements before your trip. A footpath also connects Vorey’s water sports centre with the ULVF holiday village.

Families can fish at Étang de l’Arc-en-Ciel, where fishing equipment can be rented on site. Check the latest information about the activity and equipment rental before planning your visit. This lets you consider river activities and fishing as different ways to spend your leisure time.

Market, Events and Information

A weekly market is held in Vorey every Sunday morning. Check the dates before your trip if you plan to visit the market. L’Embarcadère is an events venue with 230 seats, equipped for artists from a range of disciplines. Check the programme and access arrangements before your visit.

Vorey’s tourist information office is also located in L’Embarcadère. It provides information about Emblavez and the Haute-Loire département; seasonal opening hours may vary.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Pierre-Eynac, Saint-Martin-De-Fugères, Saint-Julien-Du-Pinet, Saint-Jeures, Le Chambon-Sur-Lignon, Laval-sur-Doulon, Vals-Près-Le-Puy, Connangles.

For the broader travel overview: Haute-Loire.