Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid lies in the fir forests of the Boutières plateau; the village overlooks the gorges of the Cance and the Doux. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid can consider the village as a travel destination.
Landscape
In the area around Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid are the Suc de Beauplot, a mountain, the Grand Felletin, a peak, the Suc de Mirabel, a mountain, and the Suc de Lestelle, also a mountain.
Hiking and Cycling
The PR Trédos hiking trail, awarded the Respirando label, runs through Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, takes three hours, is 11.5 kilometres long and is of moderate difficulty. Mountain bike loop route no. 62, “La Saint-Bonnette”, starts in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, is 24.8 kilometres long and includes 800 metres of ascent. The 200-kilometre GR 430 long-distance hiking trail, a circular route around Le Puy-en-Velay, passes through Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid. Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid also offers the four-hour themed discovery walk “Place aux champignons” (“La rando toque”).
Culture
The workshop and exhibition of bronze sculptures in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid are open to the public every day in July and August. From September to November, they are open to the public on weekends depending on availability; visits are also possible by appointment.
The Monastère de Clavas is a historic site in the area around Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid. The Ancien Prieuré de Veyrines, a historic site, is also located nearby. The Château de Rochebloine is a ruin in the area around Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid. The Abbaye de Bellecombe is a ruin in the wider surrounding region of Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid.
Cuisine
The traditional Fête des Champignons festival takes place on the first weekend after All Saints’ Day. The cooking classes taught by Régis or Jacques Marcon include workshops on various topics, including mushroom dishes, festive menus and cooking for two. In Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, the local chefs prepare a Champigourmand menu.
Other destinations in this overview: Cussac-Sur-Loire, Araules, Saint-Martin-De-Fugères, Saint Beauzire, Céaux-D'allègre, Arlempdes, Le Chambon-Sur-Lignon, Valprivas.
