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Chalinargues walks
The historical heritage of Neussargues en Pinatelle
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9.06 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,033 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chalinargues (Cantal)
Discover the history of this part of the Cézalier through the archaeological and historical remains that dot this route. Prehistoric rock shelters, tumuli, Merovingian sarcophagi, medieval forest trails, 12th-century churches, a monumental 15th-century cross, a communal oven, a wash house and beautiful old houses.
The Loup trail starting from Fortuniès
9.12 mi
+751 ft
-748 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dienne (Cantal)
This route takes you to Lac du Pêcher, La Roche du Pic, the Frau de Collanges peat bog and Lac de Sauvages. I encountered a wolf in this area in the winter of 2017. Then I forgot about it until early 2025. It then reappeared, attacking livestock multiple times between winter and summer. I tracked it down and know its favourite spots. This does not guarantee that you will see it, but it may increase your chances of an encounter.
The peat bogs of Chastel-sur-Murat
5.04 mi
+600 ft
-587 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chastel-sur-Murat (Cantal)
Although it takes a while to get there, this walk takes you along a wild trail through pastureland, where you can see several peat bogs at different stages of development and enjoy magnificent views of the Cantal mountains and the Planèze plateau on the Saint-Flour side.
Chapelle Saint-Antoine via Rocher de Bonnevie, starting from Murat
5.16 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,138 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Murat (Cantal) (Cantal)
The route passes through the old town of Murat and then two religious buildings on their respective promontories. These offer views of the town of Murat and the Cantal mountains.
Lac de Sauvages
3.47 mi
+308 ft
-312 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Dienne (Cantal)
A family walk offering beautiful views of the Limon Plateau on the other side of the Santoire Valley.
Murat – Prat de Bouc
10.24 mi
+2,474 ft
-899 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Murat (Cantal) (Cantal)
First stage ofthe GR® 400 walking clockwise (the official guidebook follows the opposite direction).
The landscape gradually takes on its typical Cantalian character, particularly in the Cirque de Chamalière and, of course, beneath the Plomb du Cantal at Prat de Bouc.
Circuit of the Cantalien volcano via the GR®400, clockwise
88.49 mi
+21,634 ft
-21,604 ft
8 days
Difficult
Departure from Murat (Cantal) (Cantal)
This 8-day route covers the entireGR®®400, in a clockwise direction (the FFRP guidebook describes it in the opposite direction).
Rocher de Bonnevie in Murat
0.74 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Murat (Cantal) (Cantal)
A short walk taking you to the Rocher de Bonnevie promontory and the impressive statue of the Virgin Mary, with a lovely 360° view over Murat, the Monts du Cantal and the hill on which the Saint-Antoine Chapel in Chastel-sur-Murat stands.
The Church of Bredons
4.75 mi
+938 ft
-935 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Murat (Cantal) (Cantal)
Walk in the hills above Murat. Beautiful views over the Alagnon and Benet valleys. Beautiful old houses in the village of Bredons and the remarkable site of Bredons Church, an 11th-century Cluniac site.
Le Puy du Rocher as seen from Chambeuil
13.58 mi
+3,720 ft
-3,704 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
To stay largely off the marked and well-trodden paths, the route to the summit starts from a fairly low point, following the very gentle ridge south of the Alagnon. This hike requires a good sense of direction due to the lack of signposting and sections through ‘summer pastures’ without a defined path; a GPS is a great help.
The return journey along the lower section follows a fairly long stretch of road, though it is very pleasant and has very little traffic.
Chambeuil Mill and Waterfall
0.46 mi
+226 ft
-223 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
Discover a magnificent mill and a waterfall in an idyllic setting.
The Benet Valley
10.13 mi
+1,854 ft
-1,860 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
The Cirque de Chamalière was formed by a glacier that reshaped the landscape after the formation of the Cantal stratovolcano. It is a very pleasant place for summer grazing and, incidentally, for picnics. The small streams that run down its slopes feed into a brook, the Benet. This hike follows the valley of this short brook, a tributary of the Alagnon.
A picnic on the Prés Marty
10.82 mi
+1,860 ft
-1,860 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
Les Prés Marty are summer pastures on the slopes of Plomb du Cantal, where beautiful Salers cows graze on lush grass. On the way there, discover three beautiful waterfalls, and on the way back, a renovated buron (shepherd's hut), an oratory and a fourth waterfall. In season, dessert will be provided by the many wild raspberry bushes that line the path.
Three waterfalls at Albepierre-Bredons
3.88 mi
+505 ft
-515 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
A route starting from a charming village that takes you to three waterfalls.
The Cascade des Vergnes, the uppermost of the three, is only visible from a viewing point. From here, take the opportunity to visit the Roman milestone a few metres further up.
The Cascade des Prés Longs, visible from a viewpoint and then from its base, is far more impressive than its neighbours.
The Cascade de Prapsou, superb, with a drop of several metres near the village.
Ideal spots offering a haven of greenery and coolness.
The waterfalls from Albepierre-Bredons
5.68 mi
+981 ft
-988 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
This route invites you to discover the pretty village of Albepierre-Bredons and explore the Pays de Murat national forest, which is home to many remarkable trees. In the cool woods, the Prés Long, Vergnes and Prapsou waterfalls are the main attractions of this shaded route.
Route not accessible from December to April due to snow.
The Cirque de Chamalière via the waterfalls and the forest
8.05 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,227 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
This route is ideal in hot weather. You will enjoy the coolness near the waterfalls and especially in the forest. In spring and autumn, this route will undoubtedly allow you to discover the wild flora and fauna in the Cirque. You will leave the coolness behind at the Col de la Molède, just long enough to descend towards Albepierre.
⚠️ At the point (3) , the hamlet of Raveyrol is replaced by Buron de Joaniol haut. This is a naming error on the IGN map.