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Saint-Illide walks
Along the Etze and Bertrande rivers
A lovely, easy hike through bucolic countryside, along and above the water, almost entirely shaded by tall trees. Beautiful views. Swimming possible. Near Saint-Illide, Arnac and Pleaux.
The villages of Saint-Martin-Cantalès
Circular walk starting from Saint-Martin-Cantalès on the square in front of its beautiful 15th-century church. An easy, shaded route exploring the various hamlets between the two rivers in this vast commune in western Cantal. Yellow“PR®” signposting.
This route is brought to you by the “Balades entre Maronne et Bertrande” association.
Around Saint-Martin-Valmeroux
If you love hiking but don’t have four hours to spare, this walk is the perfect compromise! Head up into the hills and explore Saint-Martin-Valmeroux by following the local footpaths. You can enjoy beautiful views of the valley and discover the region’s landscapes at your own pace. A lovely opportunity to take a peaceful stroll, with family or on your own, and savour the natural, tranquil atmosphere of the area. It’s a lovely route that combines peace and nature, with a few technical sections only in the first part, but ideal for hiking enthusiasts
The Incon stream at Pleaux
A lovely walk, partly sheltered from the bright sunshine.
Well-maintained paths.
Ruisseau des Moulergues in Pleaux
A short, very pleasant circular path in summer, mainly through woodland. Well-maintained paths.
Petite boucle entre Roupeyroux et Saint-Remy-de-Salers
Depuis le lieu-dit Roupeyroux, cette randonnée vous invite à découvrir un parcours authentique qui mêle nature et histoire. Le sentier, en partie non balisé, suit des traces anciennes utilisées autrefois lors des transhumances. Au fil de votre marche, vous longerez le Ruisseau de Saint-Rémy, dont les murmures apportent une sérénité bienvenue. Le chemin, parsemé de nombreux cailloux, requiert de bonnes chaussures pour une progression confortable. Heureusement, l’ombre généreuse des arbres vous accompagnera tout au long du parcours, vous offrant des pauses rafraîchissantes à chaque étape.
The Girgols Plateau
A magnificent tour on the plateau where the village of Girgols is located. A short stretch of tarmac road at the beginning, then paths and fields.
From the hamlet of La Bastide, you are in a wild, solitary and magnificent world.
The Catou trail
A beautiful hike, lovingly mapped out in the heart of the Cantal between the castles of Chambres and Mazerolles.
“La Roquaise” via Laroquebrou from Saint-Étienne-Cantalès
An easy walk allowing you to enjoy the contrasting landscapes of the Cantal region without heading up to high altitudes. Superb views, old farmhouses, magnificent trees, a visit to the medieval village of Laroquebrou and the Saint-Étienne-Cantalès dam; opportunity to swim.
The suggested route generally follows the green ‘La Roquaise’ signposts, apart from a few minor variations.
Tour of Saint-Étienne-Cantalès
Starting from Saint-Étienne-Cantalès, this is a short, easy route with little road traffic but a variety of paths.
Tour of the Marais de Cassan (link from Saint-Étienne-Cantalès)
An interesting ride that’s well worth discovering, very different from the usual Cantal landscape. The terrain is flat, but that doesn’t stop there being a few lovely climbs and descents. On foot, the journey might seem a bit long, but on a mountain bike you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the variety of vegetation and scenery. Most of the ride is in the shade of the trees.
The Salins Waterfall
A very pleasant short walk to discover the Salins waterfall, the Monzola stream and the village of Salins, mostly in the shade of the undergrowth. There are many points of interest along the route to keep children interested (waterfall, rope bridge, river, etc.).
The path is fully marked in blue. A huge thank you to the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Mauriac for developing and maintaining this walk.
Tour of the Espinet Peninsula
In the commune of Saint-Gérons, on the banks of the Saint-Étienne-Cantalès dam lake, a footpath circles the Presqu’île d'Espinet. This path is right at the water's edge and a little narrow between points (3) and (4): it is best to avoid pushchairs.
La Montagnoune from Salers
This accessible and enjoyable hike is ideal for the whole family, including children. It takes you through splendid landscapes to the summer pastures and offers breathtaking views of the burons, evidence of a mountain tradition that is still very much alive. A great opportunity to enjoy nature while discovering the authenticity of this region.
A beautiful circular route that combines nature, heritage and breathtaking views.
Puy Courny and ridges: mountains in the city
Short urban walk along the Jordanne, then into the Cantal mountains, a stone's throw from the centre of Aurillac. Beautiful views of Aurillac and the Chaîne des Puys.
There are herds of livestock and electric fences. Dogs are not allowed.