The Val de Sioule is a haven for those who wish to discivor a unique and varied nature.
Val d’Allier Natural reserve – Monétay-sur-Allier © LPO 
The Bouble Gorge © A. Schembri
Many of the Val de Sioule areas are showcased by the Allier department through the “Espaces Naturels Sensibles” (Sensitive Natural Areas). From the hillsides to the gorges, going through moors and pastures, 5 exceptional sites await for you.
- Chazoux
- The 3 limestone hillsides of the Bassin de Gannat
- The Péraclos’ moors
- The Sainte-Foy hillsides & les Bagnettes
- The Bouble Gorge
This is a non-exhaustive list…
Fishers appreciate our trio of rivers: Sioule, Bouble and Allier (1st and 2nd categories).
As to the Val d’Allier Natural Reserve, it has more than 260 bird species, and 600 kinds of flowers.
The 3 limestone hillsides of the Bassin of Gannat © OT Val de Sioule 
The Péraclos’ moors © Prod’03
Many panoramas allow you to admire the neighboring mountains : Monts de la Madeleine et du Forez, and the emblematic Chaîne des Puys, registered at the UNESCO’s World Heritage.