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Neighbourhoods of "la Belle Etoile"
Sport activities, trekking, horsing and mountain bikking
a vTT
In the vicinity of the village, there are more than 300 km of trail with beacon. Some free maps are available at the reception.
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a vTT
In the vicinity of the village, there are more than 300 km of trail with beacon. Some free maps are available at the reception.
choisisez votre randos
a vTT
Family activities
GAMES:
Treasure quest in Montarcher, kids investigate.threw this activity you will discover the old village and his history, and a beautiful panorama.
D'après les informations recueillies par nos deux héroïnes, les pierres seraient à Montarcher ! Cependant, celles-ci sont bien cachées ! Capucine et Coline ont entendu parler de vos exploits de chasseur de trésors, elles aimeraient que vous les aidiez à mettre la main sur ces pierres sacrées !
À travers votre épopée, vous découvrirez le petit bourg de Montarcher, sa riche histoire et son panorama exceptionnel !
Permanent course
La chapelle en lafaye:
Small village located 10 kilometers from the campsite.
The botanical trail and historic Chapel in lafaye is a 2.5 km course to discover the history of the village and identify species of trees and plants, according to their name, bloom and own characteristics.
Loire:
Located 20 minutes from Saint-Bonnet-Le-Château, the Orientation race of Loire is a space built to discover and practice orientation . Whether you are young or old, beginner hiker or confirmed, come and discover one of the 4 courses suitable for all ages and all levels. Using the card you'll move freely in nature looking for tags of your course.
Principle:
Browse a circuit materialized by tags, which you can see by the route of your choice, using a special orientation map and a compass. A tag with a punch to attest your passage. Do it alone or in family.
Cards are on sale at the tourist office or at the reception of the campsite.
Possible departures from Loire or La Chapelle en Lafaye.
Info orienteering...
Rando-Land
or in turistic information office in Saint-Bonnet-Le-Château.
a vTT
In the vicinity of the village, there are more than 300 km of trail with beacon. Some free maps are available at the reception.
3 or 4 different courses with different levels are available with 1 start point in each of the 5 villages below
1 - Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la Valmitte
2 - Usson-en-Forez
3 - Saint-Maurice-en-Gourgois
4 - Saint-Bonnet-le-Château
5 - Saint-Jean-Soleymieux
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The railway adventure:
• Gare de Périgneux / Luriecq (6,5 km) ;
• Luriecq / gare de Valinches, Marols (3 km) ;
• Gare de Valinches / Saint-Bonnet-le-Château (5,5 km) ;
• Saint-Bonnet-le-Château / gare d’Estivareilles (6 km).
For more information go to the turism office in Saint Bonnet or some free maps are available at the reception.
Honey the bee barn House
The honey House of Estivareilles welcomes you from Tuesday to Sunday from 14:30 to 18: 00 and on Saturday from 10 h to 12 h
Visits:
Free self-guided tour year-round
Tours and demonstrations in the middle of 250 000 bees for individuals
Sunday at 3: 45 p.m. from May 15 to October 30. (no reservation needed)
Space well-being and hairstyle:
Isabelle, masseuse, you will discover massages hot stone or honey, California.
Space Hair Salon, Massages, beauty parlor are open by appointment from Tuesday to Saturday day.
Information on the: 04 77 59 75 29, appointment: 06 80 61 98 76
Usson Adventure Park (15 min from the camping)
3 hours of activities in the trees to discover the courses of different levels:green, blue, red and black and the course "special toddlers" (4 to 6 years old)
SPECIAL ANIMATION
Discover the forest by night with unforgettable and unusual sensations in height!
Chemin de fer du Haut-Forez
Throughout the year, the railroad of top-drill offers regular, special trains or theme. Family looking for Father Christmas, scare for Halloween, give originality to a family celebration, escape in snowshoe or mountain bike or simply to discover our beautiful region is possible.
Discovery of the rail line between Estivareilles (42) and the Chair God (43) on trains of the 1950s, from May to October. Year-round organization theme trains and special trains on demand for any event (associative, family, professional or other).
Regular from May to October traffic, one-time activities throughout the year and on reservation for groups.
Information about times and prices at the Tourism Office of the country of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château or Usson forez.
Office of Saint - Bonnet to 04 77 50 52 48
Office of Usson drill 04 77 50 66 15
The gorges of the river loire (20min)
Family cultural visits.
The Saint-Bonnet-le-Château region share her traditions and crafts in museums as: l'écomusée des monts du Forez et le musée d'Histoire du 20ème siècle Résistance et Déportation.
Ecomusée des mont du forez
42550 Usson-en-Forez
Exhibition about farms and old trades in the beginning of the 20th century.
Musée d'histoire du 20ème siècle "Résistance et Déportation"
42380 Estivareilles
About the Estivareilles fights in August 1944.
Le Moulin de Vignal
42550 Apinac
The association of Moulin de Vignal will show you the workings of an old mill.
Musée et boutique Obut ( french typical bowls game)
Open everyday from 2nd january to 23rd december except the sundays and nonworking days.
From monday to friday 8.30am to 12.30am and 1.30pm to 6pm. Saturaday from 10am to 12am and 1.30pm to 6pm
Price: 2euros.
Les Villages De Caractère
La Gastronomie
In the vicinity of Saint-Bonnet-Le-Château it's easy to discover the local productions as cheese (Fourme de Montbrison) and wine (Côtes du Forez). You can also visit the local farms with their own typical production: la ferme des balcons ou la ferme des pampilles.
A lot of restaurants propose you a menu made of local specialties.
Aux alentours de Saint-Bonnet-Le-Château il est facile de cotoyer nos produits du terroirs en visitant par exemple:
Les producteurs de Fourme de Montbrison (AOP) mais aussi Notre vignoble des Côtes du Forez qui bénéficie du label européen d’appellation d’origine protégé (AOP) ou encore les nombreuses fermes comme la ferme des balcons ou la ferme des pampilles avec chacune leurs spécialités de production.
Mais aussi en se rendant dans ces nombreux restaurants proposant au menu nos produits du terroir.
local farmers markets
Tuesday morning:
Usson-En-Forez
Saint Jean Soleymieux
Friday morning:
Saint-Bonnet-le-Château
Sunday morning:
Usson-en-Forez
Saint Maurice en Gourgois
Cin'étoile
Propose régulièrement des ciné-goûter pour les 3-7ans, des ciné-séniors ou encore des séances spéciales vacances scolaires: le coup de du cin'étoile chaque mois.
1 Route d'Augel
42380 Saint-Bonnet-Le-Château
Entre deux villes mon coeur balance
Le Puy En Velay (Attractive heritage) to 55min by car.
Le Puy-en-Velay is a city of art and history. A walk will allow you to discover centuries of architecture: the cathedral from the 10th century, the Panessac street and famous building facades.
Adults and teenagers
Youngers
The enchanted nets park: Exclusivity in Prabouré !
First course of this kind in the area, available from 3 years old, in the trees between 4 and 12 meters high. Totally made of nets as on catamaran, it's the perfect place for a family and fun activity.
The pedagogic barefoot path is done to be explored alone or with friends and family. no special shoes required!! On the contrary, you will be able to feel some sensations with your foot, on the path, in the forest, along the river.
At the end, some clean water is available before to put back your shoes on.