Circular of Étang de Lospeux

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Departure from the Étang de Lospeux pond, located 4 km north of Sauxillanges. It is a quiet place where you can picnic and fish in accordance with the regulations. You will see grey herons and white egrets. The route is easy (only one climb), sunny and suitable for families. You will admire beautiful landscapes. You won't be disappointed by this outing.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 78 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 78 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 494 m
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    Lowest point: 419 m
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The Lospeux pond

Description of the walk

Park on the grassy area on the dyke of the pond (south bank).
Follow the blue markings.

(S/E) Head south-east and take the tarmac road towards Sauxillanges.

(1) At Le Château de la Marine, turn right and follow a gravel path. Cross a tarmac road and continue straight ahead on the path.

(2) After about 400 m, turn right onto a grassy path. Note the view of the Chaîne des Puys on your left.

(3) At the end, first turn right then left to cross the area known as Lacot. Follow a stony path downhill to the north-west. At the bottom, turn right.

(4) At the intersection, turn right and cross the hamlet of Les Chassagnes.

(5) At the end of the hamlet, take the path that climbs to the right. Climb and then cross the hamlet of Mauvis (view of Saint-Babel and the Chaîne des Puys). Continue and then turn right with the road.

(6) At the intersection with a tree in the centre, turn left at an acute angle. In Lospeux, go down the road on the right and head towards the pond (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 459 m - Étang de Lospeux
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 457 m - The Château de la Marine
  3. 2 : km 1.66 - alt. 470 m - Intersection
  4. 3 : km 2.39 - alt. 468 m - Lacot
  5. 4 : km 3.06 - alt. 419 m - Intersection
  6. 5 : km 3.55 - alt. 444 m - Start of the trail after Les Chassagnes
  7. 6 : km 4.48 - alt. 487 m - Intersection
  8. S/E : km 5.34 - alt. 459 m - Étang de Lospeux

Notes

Bring water and closed-toe shoes. The route has no shade.

In Sauxillanges, you will find bars, restaurants and other shops, including a mini-market with petrol pumps. In the village, there is also a cash machine and a pharmacy.

Worth a visit

Next to the Château de la Marine, you will find the Ferme Douce Laine with its Angora goats and llamas (a pleasant place to visit with children and buy wool).
Between Lacot and Mauvis, you will find the Les Kat Balous equestrian centre.
Stop off at Sauxillanges to visit this Cluniac site. To explore the local heritage, there are three family-friendly short walks starting from the town hall. From the post office, there are other walks marked in yellow, blue or green.
On the outskirts of the village, near the Prairies leisure area, there is another fishing lake, a campsite and, in summer, the municipal swimming pool.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
J.Ph ALEXIS
J.Ph ALEXIS

Thank you for sharing your opinion.
I will be sure to share it with the volunteers responsible for signposting, among other things.
See you soon on the other marked trails in the municipality of Sauxillanges.

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Jean-Yves P
Jean-Yves P

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Sancy massif. The route is well marked (in blue) and passes through charming villages and hamlets. With little elevation gain, it is an ideal family outing.

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J.Ph ALEXIS
J.Ph ALEXIS

Thank you for your feedback.
Other trails marked in blue, yellow or green are available on a sign at the start of the Sauxillanges Post Office. Three short family walks allow you to discover the village of Sauxillanges. They are available at the town hall.
Thank you again.

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natdtdv
natdtdv

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little bucolic walk with no difficulty.

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Virginie Glg
Virginie Glg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This short hike is well signposted and pleasant, with beautiful views of the Sancy mountains at times.

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J.Ph ALEXIS
J.Ph ALEXIS

Thank you for your kind words.
I will be sure to pass it on to the volunteers.
I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that there are other routes you can explore starting from the Sauxillanges Post Office. Similarly, there are three family-friendly walking routes starting from the town hall that will allow you to explore our village.
Thank you again for your kind thoughts.

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Viviane fée bis
Viviane fée bis

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike bordering meadows with numerous horses, beautiful panoramic view, well-marked trail and easy access except for a small, fairly steep rocky climb (for people with limited mobility).

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gérard fargette
gérard fargette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant hike with two ponds nearby + a short route detour to Lacot. Lovely unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside.
After the walk, we recommend visiting Sauxillanges, a village of around 900 inhabitants, and its Heritage Centre (check opening days and times).

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Gabrel
Gabrel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Ideal for families, best avoided in hot weather as there is no shade, but beautiful views.

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J.Ph ALEXIS
J.Ph ALEXIS

Thank you for your comment. We will check with the local council to see if we can add signage. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that there are other routes in our municipality marked in blue, yellow and green, starting from the post office in Sauxillanges. We look forward to seeing you again.

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visorandocliauvergne
visorandocliauvergne

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, but a bit complicated to get to the LOSPEUX LAKE.

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CLAUROUX
CLAUROUX

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

well-marked route, beautiful views of the mountains.

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J.Ph ALEXIS
J.Ph ALEXIS

Thank you for your comments. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that other blue routes are available from the Sauxillanges Post Office. See you soon.

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jpeillieres
jpeillieres

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short hike this beautiful afternoon with my friends from Saint Babel after a long period of inactivity
Perfect signage, superb views
ideal hike to get back into shape

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J.Ph ALEXIS
J.Ph ALEXIS

Thank you for coming to enjoy our Lospeux Pond trail.
Other routes are available starting from the Sauxillanges Post Office. You will find various markings (green, yellow and blue). Starting from the town hall, there are family-friendly "randonnettes" lasting about an hour, allowing you to discover our Cluniac village.
Thank you again.

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