Winter in Livradois Forez | Vacances en Auvergne – Maison du Tourisme du Livradois Forez

In Livradois-Forez, you don't always need snow

Snow is not a sine qua non for a good winter holiday in Livradois-Forez. There’s so much to discover, whether you’re into nature, heritageorcrafts. The Livradois mountains are full of trails that are perfect for a leisurely outing, and it’s not unusual for the Chaîne des Puys to put on a show. If the weather is too cold, there are plenty of châteaux to visit and rich collections to admire. Everywhere, craftspeople open their doors and share their skills with you.

The 10 most beautiful walks

Coutellerie Chambriard Thiers 1 — ©Chambriard cutlery in Thiers|Denis Pourcher

The Livradois-Forez in sliding and adventure mode for your holidays

Far from the crowds of the big ski resorts of the Sancy, the Livradois-Forez offers the comfort of family resorts on a human scale. While they are ideal for learning, they also shine for their friendliness. Without neglecting the more ‘sporty’ slopes, the emphasis is on tranquillity, space and simplicity, all set in remarkable landscapes. On the Hautes-Chaumes, you’ll enjoy views of the Puys mountain range and the Alps. Horizons guaranteed.

Here, as elsewhere, all kinds of activities are possible, depending on your adrenaline needs: cross-country skiing at the Col de la Loge (78 km of trails on a Natura 2000 site), downhill skiing at Prabouré, snowkiting, dog-sledding or ski-drawn carriages, mountain biking on snow, not forgetting good old-fashioned sledging or snowshoeing… Forez is open to all, between snow-covered forests and immaculate plateaux, and offers sensations where immersion in unspoilt nature counts for a lot.

You can follow the snow conditions on the ski resort slopes:
Direct information from Livradois-Forez ski resorts

Walks and evening strolls : magic at the top of your lungs

When winter arrives, the Livradois-Forez region takes on the look of a fairytale setting: the forests freeze under the frost, the plateaux turn white at dawn and the picturesque villages are adorned with tiny lights. It’s the perfect time to take a winter stroll, with the family or your loved ones, in the hushed silence of the forest paths.

And then there are the night-time walks, which are a real magical experience.