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Aurelle-Verlac walks
The Escoudats woods
Visorando Member
4.83 mi
+719 ft
-709 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
In Verlac, three circularPR®1,PR®2andPR®3loops all pass through Aurelle and follow the same route up to that point. These three hikes will dazzle you in spring with the extremely rich flora of the Aubrac meadows and in autumn with the combinations of brown, yellow and orange in its forests.
The Bois des Hourciéres by Aurelle
10.05 mi
+1,926 ft
-1,896 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
In Verlac, three circular routes (PR®1,PR®2andPR®3) all pass through Aurelle and follow the same path up to that point. These three hikes will dazzle you in spring with the extremely rich flora of the Aubrac meadows and in autumn with the combination of brown, yellow and orange colours of its forests.
Le Mandialou from Verlac
5.80 mi
+787 ft
-768 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
Aurelle is a sanctuary of rural life. It has a 13th-century chapel, a communal bread oven, a few houses, a garden and a mill.
This village offers threePR®1,PR®2andPR®3hikes. This description applies toPR®2.
The Grandes Solitudes circular starting from Les Mazes.
10.96 mi
+1,847 ft
-1,857 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
Grandes Solitudes is in fact a continuation of the PR®6 "Solitudes" route in the Chamina guidebook, but with an extension. The lower part of Solitude in the Chamina guidebook is impassable. The route starts from Les Mazes heading north, then gradually follows the drovers' road and soon, with your head increasingly in the sky, you will gain 300 metres in altitude and enjoy sumptuous panoramic views. The return journey follows the Mardonenque boralde (small river).
From Naves to Cazalet via the PR®5
14.73 mi
+2,080 ft
-2,110 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
Imagine you’ve been invited on a transhumance; the journey begins in the beautiful village of Naves d’Aubrac. We follow the drovers' roads that will lead us towards the mountains—the name given to these vast grassy expanses. Up there, the air is crisp and the views are magnificent. Cazalet dominates the ascent, then we reach the highest point, the Celtic cross of La Rhode. We begin the descent, gazing out at the vast and infinitely deep horizons.
In the woods of Combetalade (short version)
4.31 mi
+997 ft
-997 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
This walk through the woods offers panoramic views of the Lot valley and the foothills of the Aubrac.
In the woods of Combetalade
6.74 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,483 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
This walk through the woods offers panoramic views of the Lot valley and the villages of Saint-Geniez-d'Olt, Pomayrols and its castle.
In fact, it's the Aveyron as we love it.
Le Barribès
2.21 mi
+469 ft
-449 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
Leave the bustling town centre behind and discover the cool, peaceful shade of the woods. Along the Barribès stream, tanneries were once set up: test your fitness with friends or family. A glimpse of the foothills of the Aubrac, to be avoided in case of rising water levels.
Le Puech del Rey
3.35 mi
+692 ft
-699 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
This is an educational walk organised by two classes and their teachers, with the involvement of the Aveyron Departmental Hiking Committee and local authorities. It is also suitable for families.
Private property (3); see the notice dated 1 September 2023 for an alternative route
The Aurelle chapel at the start of the route from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
11.21 mi
+2,093 ft
-2,096 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
Leave the comfortable Lot valley behind to venture higher up and experience the most authentic aspects of the Haut Rouergue and the Aubrac. The village of Aurelle is a truly inspiring testament to life in days gone by – and, indeed, not so long ago. As you climb towards it, the views are fabulous and the surrounding countryside enchanting, with its meadows carpeted in flowers.
Les Pessoles
4.49 mi
+679 ft
-709 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
A family hike that combines a bit of mountain climbing with a descent into a pleasant valley with a magnificent boralde
(large stream), from which the town draws its water. Note the passage over a bridge said to be Roman...
The Vaysseries starting from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
2.52 mi
+472 ft
-472 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
A walk that is also suitable for families, with beautiful views over Saint-Geniez-d'Olt.
Malescombes Path
5.77 mi
+919 ft
-906 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt (Aveyron)
For those who enjoy climbs. From the start in Sainte-Eulalie-d’Olt and almost all the way to Malescombes, the route climbs along a path through the woodland to reach the plateau at Malescombes. Here you’ll be treated to a magnificent view of the Aubrac and all the surrounding valleys.
Pierrefiche - Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
6.15 mi
+873 ft
-892 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefiche (Aveyron)
A delightful route for exploring Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt and its surroundings. A very pleasant walk through the valley, which forms a circular route with a visit to Sainte-Eulalie halfway along the route.
Around Mailhe Biau
9.89 mi
+974 ft
-974 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
A very scenic hike over the Lot valley, the Aubrac plateau and Auvergne in the distance. The route is very pastoral, crossing numerous pastures where herds of cows graze (from May to October). The slopes are gentle and there are a number of fences to cross.
From the Refuge des Rajas to Nasbinals
13.82 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,519 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Les Salces (Lozère)
Second stage of a four-day tour through the Aubrac countryside, between the Refuge des Rajas and Nasbinals via Aubrac.
On this stage, you will mainly use the GRP® Tour des Monts d'Aubrac and part of the Way of St James in the opposite direction (GR®65).
Buron des Rajas - Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac
11.30 mi
+371 ft
-2,093 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Les Salces (Lozère)
This third stage of the Tour des Monts d'Aubrac is one of the most varied. It contrasts the crossing of the wild, desert-like expanses of the Monts d'Aubrac in the first half with the coolness of the Aubrac National Forest and the Tourbières Nature Reserve in the second half. From the Buron des Rajas, isolated at an altitude of 1,300 metres, the stage ends in the small village of Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac, at the bottom of the Boralde de Saint-Chély valley, 500 metres lower down.
Circular Hermaux near the roof of the Aubrac
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.35 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,112 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Hermaux (Lozère)
Starting from the Col de Bonnecombe, the route follows a circular route consisting of a short stretch of road and many paths, passing through the charming village of Les Hermaux.
Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac – Espalion
14.34 mi
+984 ft
-2,523 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
The twenty-second stage of the Way of St James. On this stage, which is all downhill, you leave the Aubrac plateau to reach the Aveyron region, on the banks of the Lot, passing through the village of Saint-Côme-d’Olt, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, which has managed to preserve its character over the centuries. You arrive in the town of Espalion, which has grown up on the banks of the Lot, and you will notice on the hillsides the old terraces once planted with vines and fruit trees.
One-day pilgrim on the Aubrac
11.30 mi
+2,011 ft
-1,982 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
A day on the majestic Aubrac plateau, with its drovers' roads and pastures.This route can be combined with the Aubrac–Nasbinals round trip (published on Visorando), allowing you to create a two-day hike with an overnight stay in Nasbinals.
On the heights of Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac via Belvezet
8.09 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,421 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
You will meet many pilgrims in the first part of the hike, up to Belvezet, topped by its heavily eroded neck. A long stretch of road (caution for those allergic to tarmac!), although with very little traffic, takes you through the Saint-Chely-d'Aubrac valley to the mountain pastures, where you will only encounter beautiful Aubrac cows. Visit the village at the end of the hike.
The Roman road in Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac
5.16 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
A very pleasant hike, starting in the shade of hazelnut and ash trees. Then, on the Roman road, you will encounter the beautiful Aubrac cows (in season) with superb views of the Lot valley. Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac is a stop on the Way of St James and its bridge is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the title "Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France".
Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac – Nasbinals
10.19 mi
+1,962 ft
-732 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
This fourth stage follows theGR® 65 Way of St James in reverse; it is one of the most beautiful stages of the route, listed in its entirety as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a steady, shaded climb, the path crosses the Aubrac plateaus, passing through the exceptional site of Aubrac.
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