Chanterelle

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Chanterelle circular route, passing through the hamlet of Le Bac between Puy du Sancy and the Monts du Cantal. Set amidst the peaceful pastures of Chanterelle, this delightful escape invites you to enjoy a rural interlude through the rolling landscapes of the Cantal. From the village, the path descends gently through the meadows, winding its way towards Espramau and then on to the picturesque hamlet of Le Bac, where you skirt the grassy hilltops in soft light. The route then climbs gently northwards, offering soothing views of the sleepy rooftops of Lavergne and the surrounding hills. Upon reaching the highest point of the route, the horizon opens up to reveal unspoilt, tranquil countryside. The return journey begins gently through Les Travers, skirting the green, pastoral slopes. In a final breath of fresh air, the path serenely leads the walker back to Chanterelle. A true ode to a leisurely stroll, where time stands still between earth and sky.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.66 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 446 ft
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    Descent: - 443 ft
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    Highest point: 3,491 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,173 ft
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Description of the walk

Parking is available in the small car park near Chanterelle church.

(S/E) Head towards the town hall, then, as you leave the village of Chanterelle, take the small road on the left which meets the D305 at a hairpin bend and then branches off, heading south.

(1) At the junction south of Espramau, at an altitude of 1009, take a sharp left-hand bend and turn onto a track that climbs gently through fields and pastures. Continue straight on until you reach the hamlet of Le Bac.

(2) Take the road on the left, pass through the hamlet to join the D104.

(3) Cross it carefully and take the path slightly to the left, which winds through undulating terrain and climbs steadily up the slope towards the north before emerging onto the D305, overlooking the hamlet of Lavergne.

(4) Turn left and carefully follow the road as it winds gently round the valley until you reach the hamlet known as Les Travers.

(5) Continue to the right towards Chanterelle.

(6) Leave the road on the left and follow the almost level path which leads directly back to the village and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,274 ft - Chanterelle, car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.81 - alt. 3,307 ft - Elevation 1009, on the left
  3. 2 : mi 1.66 - alt. 3,481 ft - Le Bac
  4. 3 : mi 1.96 - alt. 3,406 ft - D104
  5. 4 : mi 2.59 - alt. 3,248 ft - Road junction, turn left
  6. 5 : mi 3.24 - alt. 3,271 ft - Monument
  7. 6 : mi 3.51 - alt. 3,251 ft - Path to the left
  8. S/E : mi 3.66 - alt. 3,274 ft - Chanterelle, car park

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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At the start, turn left before the town hall, at the corner by the old school, onto Chemin de la Coursière, which is tarmacked for a few metres. Do not turn onto the D 305.

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