Saint-Étienne-Sur-Usson: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The “La ronde des suquets” hiking route is a 12-kilometre circular trail with a stated duration of 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Those who choose Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Hiking and Cycling

“La ronde des suquets” offers panoramic views of the Monts du Forez, Thiers, the Dore Valley, the Chaîne des Puys, the Sancy, Château de Mauzun and the surrounding villages. The starting point is on the square below the town hall and war memorial in Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson; there are parking spaces and a trail marker there.

The “Circuit du Val d'Allier – Châteaux et villages au pays de la reine Margot” cycling route runs from Sarpoil via a narrow, winding road to Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson and then continues to Le Vernet-la-Varenne. The “Circuit du Val d'Allier” cycling route is stated to take approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes at an average speed of 20 km/h.

Landscape

The Pic de Combenière, a mountain, and Le Mouchet, a mountain, are located in the vicinity of Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson. The Puy d'Usson, a hill, is nearby. The Puy d'Ysson, a mountain, is located in the wider regional area.

Culture and History

The “Chemin de la résistance” trail includes one station in Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson and is part of an open-air museum about Resistance events during the Second World War. The trail is free of charge and permanently accessible. It uses numerous interpretation panels illustrated with documents to present the Resistance events.

The ruins of Château d'Usson are located near Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson. The ruins of Château de Nonette are in the surrounding area. Château de Chalus and Château de Montpentier are located in the wider regional area.

The Église Saint-Étienne was built in the 11th century under the influence of the lords of Nonette. It was extensively remodelled in 1886; the Romanesque bay supporting the bell tower was the only part left unchanged. Between 1027 and 1038, the Benedictine monks of Sauxillanges received a partial donation of the Église Saint-Étienne through the persuasion of Armand de Nonette.

Other places in the same area: Antoingt, Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin, Ceilloux, Landogne, Saint-Germain-l'Herm, Joze, Saint-Saturnin, Parentignat.

To the higher-level travel overview: Puy-De-Dôme.