Bronze markers on the ground guide you through Enval: they mark the “Trésors cachés d’Enval” loop, which winds for about 2.5 km through the village streets. Along the way are 13 distinctive sites with descriptive panels. From the village centre, the marked route passes through the Gorges, Lauriat and La Sauzède. The walk thus takes in several village landmarks on foot and connects the centre with the surrounding districts.

Village Paths and Heritage

Another discovery trail leads through the old village and includes, among other things, gorges, crosses, fountains and cellars. The winemakers’ houses on Rue des Gorges and Rue de l’Ambène can also be discovered in Enval. The streets and their houses add concrete insights into the local built heritage to the walking routes.

The Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste is a Neo-Gothic building with 19th-century stained-glass windows. Guided tours of the church are available year-round by prior arrangement. If you plan a tour, contact them in advance and confirm the appointment before your trip.

Gorges, Stream and Views

At the Gorges d’Enval, facilities allow visitors to cross the mountain stream and reach the “Bout du Monde” waterfall. This makes the gorge and waterfall distinct destinations for exploring the surrounding area. The shaded Sentier de l’APAGE is 5 km long, running above the waterfall and then along the Ambène. Its stated distance clearly distinguishes this hiking option from the shorter loop through the village streets.

Another route, “Les gorges d’Enval – Les balades de Léa et Tino”, climbs uphill beneath oak and chestnut trees to a viewpoint. From there, the view extends across Enval, Riom and the Limagne Plain. The climb and panorama give this route a different focus from the walk through the old village or the path along the Ambène.

Longer Routes and Scenery

The Promenade de la Coulée verte follows the Ambène stream and connects Enval with Riom over more than 10 km, passing through Mozac along the way. The routes listed cover different distances: about 2.5 km for the village loop, 5 km for the Sentier de l’APAGE and more than 10 km for the Coulée verte. Their destinations also differ: one walk leads to village landmarks, while others focus on the gorge, stream, views or the connection towards Riom.

The Gorges d’Enval are classified as a ZNIEFF, a natural area of ecological, faunal and floral interest. The landscape also includes the iron-rich Source Marie. Discovered in the 18th century, it was subsequently used for its therapeutic properties. Check access to the spring locally before planning a visit.

Choose the Focus of Your Stay

Those looking for a holiday rental in Enval can shape their trip around these different discoveries: the village walk and church lead to cultural sites, while the gorge, waterfall and viewpoint define the landscape. With its route through Mozac, the Coulée verte offers another way to connect Enval and Riom.

For the wider travel overview: Puy-De-Dôme.