The Col de la Loge, part of the Monts du Forez, peeks through the clouds at 1,252 metres. This gem of nature is home to the four-seasons resort of the Loire Forez conurbation. Discover a Nordic ski area spanning over 60 kilometres of slopes, five snowshoe hiking trails and two loops for training sleigh dogs. The area boasts a mosaic of forests and clearings that go up to 1,428 metres above sea level, including the majestic and awe-inspiring Hautes-Chaumes (Natura 2000-classified high-altitude plateaus). The resort, managed by Loire Forez Agglomération, is a natural treasure trove for outdoor activities: hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, sleighing… It rolls out the red carpet for guests, giving them a warm welcome and providing services that ensure their utmost comfort: a restaurant, group accommodation, a new building housing the ticket office, an equipment rental service, a shop and a large picnic room. A stone's throw away, the Chalmazel Alpine ski resort is snowboarding heaven, with 12 km of slopes.