Via Allier: Billy - Vichy - St Yorre Green Way

Around Vichy: UNESCO World Heritage Site

The green track Via AllierThe route between Billy, Vichy and Saint-Yorre offers a 27-kilometer itinerary reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. This section of cycle path runs alongside the Allier River, the last wild river in France, and is an ideal destination for a family outing or a solo ride, whether you're on a regular bike or an e-bike.

The journey begins at Billy, a charming fortified town where medieval heritage is revealed through its ramparts and castle. Following the river, you will reach Saint-Germain-des-Fosseswhose leisure center invites you to a friendly break. Continuing on, the path leads you to VichyThe famous "Queen of Spa Towns." There, the carefully landscaped banks of the Allier lake offer enchanting scenery. You can stroll through the parks or admire the iconic buildings of a city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The unique feature of this route lies in the diversity of its landscapes, oscillating between dynamic urban areas and preserved natural spaces. At each stage, the Allier River, sometimes wild and impetuous, sometimes peaceful and tamed, accompanies travelers, offering a mosaic of unique panoramas.

To extend the adventure, Consult the map of the Via Allier greenway: Billy - Vichy - Saint-YorreIt also indicates connections to other greenways, including the future extension of this route into the Puy-de-Dôme department.

Between open-air cafes, local shops, and cultural activities, each town along the route invites you to escape and explore. Whether on two wheels or on foot, let yourself be captivated by the authenticity and richness of this journey.