Sainte-Agathe: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Three hikes in Sainte-Agathe are grouped under the common title Tour de Sainte-Agathe. Those choosing Sainte-Agathe as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Hiking

Le Péage is a moderately difficult circular route covering 9 kilometres, with a stated duration of three hours. The circular route begins and ends in the village square of Sainte-Agathe and leads from the church of Sainte-Agathe to the ruins of Château de Montguerlhe.

The Chemin de Montguerlhe is a marked circular hiking trail. It begins in the church square of Sainte-Agathe and leads to Château de Montguerlhe.

The Chemin de Sainte-Agathe passes through villages and hamlets, crosses the Aiguebonne state forest, and leads to the village of Sainte-Agathe and its church, with a rich cultural heritage associated with the saint.

The circular route Les coteaux d'Escoutoux passes through Sainte-Agathe and offers views of the Chaîne des Puys, the Sancy, Clermont-Ferrand and the Pays Thiernois. The circular route Puy d'Oscot also passes through Sainte-Agathe and runs in the direction of Château de Vaulx.

Culture and History

At the beginning of the 20th century, the chapel of Sainte-Agathe was given the name Église Saint-Pierre. The Église Saint-Pierre in Sainte-Agathe displays paintings, stained-glass windows, statues, a banner, a reliquary and a bas-relief dedicated to the martyred saint.

A 15th-century cross of Sant'Ague can be seen in the cemetery of Sainte-Agathe. The ruins of Château de Montguerlhe originate from a castle dating from the 11th century, which was used until the beginning of the 17th century.

The Abbaye du Moutier is listed as a historical site in the vicinity of Sainte-Agathe. The Abbaye de Montpeyroux is listed as a historical site in the wider regional surroundings of Sainte-Agathe. Also listed in the wider regional surroundings are Château de Pont-du-Château as a castle and Château de Souternon as a castle.

A brocante takes place annually in Sainte-Agathe in September.

Geographical Setting

The Grun de Chignore is listed as a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Sainte-Agathe. The Roc Blanc is also listed as a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Sainte-Agathe.

The Pierre Pamole is listed as a mountain in the vicinity of Sainte-Agathe. The Cheix Blanc is likewise listed as a mountain in the vicinity of Sainte-Agathe.

More destination pages: Sancy, Chamalières, Saint-Floret, Mazaye, Courpière, Saint-Bonnet-Lès-Allier, Issoire, Le Brugeron

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