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Col de Serre (1331m) walks
Le Puy Mary from the Col de Serre
Visorando Member
6.02 mi
+1,654 ft
-1,654 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lavigerie (Cantal)
Climb to the summit of the famous Puy Mary from the south-east, via a very pleasant trail, leaving your car quite far away to avoid the crowds of visitors who gather at the Pas de Peyrol. Some hikers may find this hike a little difficult, see reviews.
The Burons and the Col de Serre, starting from Lavialle
Tourism professional
8.05 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,572 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Claux (Cantal)
Discover the Burons de la Gardoune and de la Garde, the ridges (GR®4) leading to the Col de Serre with views of the Puy Mary, and a wealth of exceptional landscapes.
Circular route from Le Claux to the Buron d’Eylac
10.36 mi
+1,837 ft
-1,808 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Le Claux (Cantal)
This is the ideal walk if you’re staying at the Claux campsite, as that’s where the walk starts. It’s a moderate walk with some lovely views along the way.
Le Claux – Super Lioran
11.22 mi
+2,979 ft
-2,559 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Le Claux (Cantal)
A major stage, set against a breathtaking landscape, with sweeping views in all directions. A long ridge walk starting from Puy Mary.
The Puy de Niermont and the Limon Plateau as seen from the Col de Serre
11.33 mi
+1,857 ft
-1,837 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lavigerie (Cantal)
A beautiful walk featuring the Puy de Niermont for its 360° views and the Limon for its lovely cross-plateau stretches. This walk can be shortened (or extended) depending on the circumstances.
Walks near Col de Serre (1331m)
From Pas de Peyrol to Le Claux via Puy de la Tourte
5.68 mi
+397 ft
-2,201 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Falgoux (Cantal)
Magnificent panoramic views over the Falgoux valley and Puy Mary, passing through the mountain pastures and over a hilltop before descending into the forest near the small cross-country ski resort of Les Chamilloux and arriving at the Étang de Lascourt with Puy Mary in the background. We were able to see numerous flowers on the mountain pasture (notably Martagon lilies, arnica and gentian), a flock of sheep with its Patou dog, as well as a group of horses.
From the Col de Cabre to Le Falgoux via Puy Mary
9.53 mi
+1,601 ft
-3,573 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
The third and final stage of my three-day tour of Puy Mary, featuring the ascent of Puy Mary
Meije Coste - Le Falgoux
10.72 mi
+1,998 ft
-3,737 ft
6h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
Stage 2 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400. A long and challenging stage due to the heat in June. It might be better to split the stages differently. Some very beautiful sections, particularly the arrival on the ridge before Puy Mary, the area around Puy de la Tourte, etc. More difficult sections: the Brèche de Rolland, the Luchard plateau and the long descent to Falgoux. It should be noted that the ascent of Puy Mary is not compulsory.
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!
From Le Falgoux to the Col de Legal
11.14 mi
+3,278 ft
-2,251 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Le Falgoux (Cantal)
The first stage of my three-day tour of Puy Mary, with an overnight stay either camping or at the Col de Legal lodge.
Le Falgoux – Le Claux
8.28 mi
+2,333 ft
-1,729 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Falgoux (Cantal)
A very beautiful (and fairly short) stage, partly along the ridge with views of Puy Mary. A magnificent basalt plateau from Le Luchard onwards.
The route leads to the Puy Mary lodge, about 1.5 km beyond the village.
From Dienne to Le Claus via the Chemin des Quiroux
8.09 mi
+1,857 ft
-1,736 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Dienne (Cantal)
A superb crossing of the Limon plateau along a beautifully marked path, the Sentier des Quirous.
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.
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.
Laveissiere - Meije Coste
6.05 mi
+2,631 ft
-948 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
Stage 1 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400
First "glitch" of the route from Murat. It turns out that the GR®400 route has been changed due to right of way issues (from what we understand). So, instead of climbing from Murat up to the ridges and following them to the Bec de l'Aigle rock, we had to descend to the village of Laveissière and climb back up from La Bourgeade. We decided to start from Laveissière.