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Cascade des Croûtes walks
Waterfall of Croûtes in Narnhac
Visorando Member
1.62 mi
+423 ft
-436 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Narnhac (Cantal)
An interesting and easy walk through the countryside with geological features. The River Hirondelle has a waterfall on a barrier of hard rock, then flows beneath it into a cavern it has carved out of the softer rock. You walk beneath the lava flow and can see the volcanic prisms from below.
Walks near Cascade des Croûtes
Paulhac - Valuéjols
9.60 mi
+2,005 ft
-1,916 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Paulhac (Cantal)
Second stage of the Saint-Flour Planèze tour. This is the shortest and highest stage. It takes place in the foothills of the Plomb du Cantal and crosses the wildest parts of the circuit.
Thiézac – Mandailles
8.43 mi
+2,802 ft
-2,379 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thiézac (Cantal)
Stage3 of theGR®400, clockwise.
A fairly peaceful stage with a short climb up the Elancèze, offering a stunning view of the peaks and the previous day’s route.
Prat de Bouc – Thiézac
11.90 mi
+1,969 ft
-3,927 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
Stage2 of theGR®400, travelling clockwise.
Plomb du Cantal and a long panoramic ridge before descending to Thiézac.
Prat de Bouc – Le Lioran
6.29 mi
+1,693 ft
-2,346 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
A ski mountaineering route linking Prat de Bouc to Le Lioran via the Plomb du Cantal (1,856 m).
Prat de Bouc–Lavessière
9.12 mi
+814 ft
-2,316 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
Stage 7 of our Tour du Cantal. This is the final stage of the Tour du Cantal, with another change to the GR®400 route: instead of returning to Murat, we head back to Laveissière (where we left our vehicle, see episode 1). Most of this stage is in the shade, but the descent brings the heat..
From Plomb du Cantal to Lioran via Puy du Rocher
4.08 mi
+404 ft
-2,205 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jacques-des-Blats (Cantal)
Short hike along the ridges with breathtaking views of the Cantal mountains. You can reach the starting point by taking the cable car from Le Lioran or by following the same route in the opposite direction. After enjoying the view from the highest point in this beautiful department, you will reach the Pas des Alpins by following the GR®4/GR®400 marked trail. You will then climb up to the Puy du Rocher to enjoy another breathtaking view of the Plomb du Cantal and its surroundings. Then you will descend towards the Lioran resort on the ridges. The walk ends in the Lioran forest.Please note: after passing Puy du Rocher, two areas may seem a little difficult for some as they require descending the rock, but aids have been put in place.
Le Lioran - Prat de Bouc
5.68 mi
+2,024 ft
-1,591 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
Stage 6 of our Tour du Cantal. A beautiful climb from the Lioran resort to the Plomb du Cantal, starting with a forest section, then a steep climb to reach the Puy du Rocher via the Aiguillon; cross over to reach the cable car station and a final (moderate) climb to the Plomb du Cantal.Panoramic views in all directions. Discover the landscapes of several valleys as you pass through. It's a feast for the eyes!
Valuéjols - Saint-Flour
13.01 mi
+974 ft
-1,608 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Valuéjols (Cantal)
Third and final stage of the Planèze tour. Entirely on the GR®4. This stage crosses varied environments and allows you to discover some very interesting, albeit little-known, sites. In particular, the route runs alongside the Narse de Nouvialle (a remarkable wetland) and passes close to the Château du Sailhant and the Babory waterfall.
Mandailles - Le Lioran
7.79 mi
+2,274 ft
-1,273 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
Stage 5 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400A forest stage (therefore shaded) with two potential climbs: the Puy de l'Usclade and the Puy Griou.
* Editor's note: we have also decided not to follow the original GR®400 route, which makes a long detour to the Col de Pertus, which we don't think is worth the effort. We will reach the Col de Gliziou via the PR® (orange and green markings) which climb up the Ruisseau du Luc valley.
Mandailles – Le Fau
14.56 mi
+3,819 ft
-3,583 ft
10h 00
Difficult
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
Stage4 of theGR®400, clockwise.
A long day: the track at the end seems to go on for ages and you have to climb back up to the Fau lodge. A magnificent ridge walk before and after Puy Chavaroche.