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Gare de Saint-Chély-d'Apcher walks
On the forgotten paths of Saint-Jacques
Visorando Member
56.13 mi
+6,099 ft
-6,083 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from Chanaleilles (Haute-Loire)
If you have the soul of a pilgrim and wish to discover the hidden sides of Santiago de Compostela, then this route is for you.
This alternative to the famous route to Santiago de Compostela is divided into four stages, each around twenty kilometres long. You’ll enjoy superb scenery in the heart of the Margeride Mountains and the vast plateaus of the Aubrac, and I’m sure you’ll be surprised by the rich, little-known architectural heritage dedicated to this famous saint.
From Malzieu-Ville to Termes
14.40 mi
+1,706 ft
-807 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
Esecond stage with a gentle gradient that will take you to the edge of the Aubrac region. The villages you’ll pass through along this route once had monasteries owned by La Chaise-Dieu, a powerful Benedictine abbey situated in the Haute-Loire. No traces of them remain today... Along the way, you’ll be captivated by the medieval site of Apcher and its rich heritage.
Walks near Gare de Saint-Chély-d'Apcher
From Termes to Grandvals
15.30 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,762 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Termes (Lozère) (Lozère)
Ethird stage, partly through woodland, taking in little-known villages such as Saint-Juéry, a small village on the border with the Cantal, nestled in a bend of the River Bès, or Brion with its church of exceptional historical significance.
Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole – Aumont-Aubrac
8.31 mi
+988 ft
-554 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole (Lozère)
Nineteenth stage of the Way of St James. This final stage in Margeride before crossing the Aubrac is fairly short and allows you to recover from the previous stages by visiting the pretty town of Aumont-Aubrac.
You’ll be walking through a landscape of streams and mountain flora, with magnificent scenery!
Aumont-Aubrac - Prinsuéjols
8.86 mi
+764 ft
-282 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aumont-Aubrac (Lozère)
The first stage of the 5-day Tour de l'Aubrac, this hike already offers a good glimpse of the magnificent landscapes of the Aubrac: fields, woods, hills, beautiful granite-stone houses, crosses at almost every crossroads, and of course, the proud Aubrac cows.
Aumont Aubrac – Nasbinals
16.49 mi
+1,302 ft
-922 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Aumont-Aubrac (Lozère)
Twentieth stage of the Camino de Santiago. For this stage, leave the Margeride for the Aubrac. You’ll realise you’re in the Aubrac when the trees disappear – and it’s absolutely stunning! The colours, the landscapes, the cows, the silence, the sky, the rocks. You’ll feel tiny in the face of nature’s immensity.
From Quatre Chemins to Buisson
12.71 mi
+732 ft
-1,024 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from La Chaze-de-Peyre (Lozère)
This is the fourth and final stage of a four-day tour of the Aubrac region. You will follow part of the Compostela Way (GR®65) in the opposite direction and part of the GRP® Tour des Monts d'Aubrac. This stage has the most sections along roads (with little traffic).
Prinsuéjols - Buron des Rajas
17.14 mi
+1,985 ft
-1,575 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Prinsuéjols (Lozère)
This second, long stage, which is partly shaded, ends at Buron des Rajas, at the foot of Signal de Mailhebiau, the highest point in Aveyron, in a vast, wild desert landscape.
From Le Sauvage to Malzieu-Ville
12.41 mi
+758 ft
-2,162 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chanaleilles (Haute-Loire)
This first 20-km stage invites you to explore the trails of Margeride whilst discovering a rich natural and architectural heritage. You will reach the fortified town of Malzieu-Ville, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Steeped in history, this place was once a stopping point for many pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
From Grandvals to La Dômerie d’Aubrac
13.92 mi
+2,119 ft
-1,289 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Grandvals (Lozère)
Efourth and final stage across the vast expanses of the Aubrac. Rugged landscapes, featuring lakes, waterfalls and picturesque villages, will lead you to the village of Aubrac and its remarkable Dômerie, a former refuge hospital founded by the nobles and lords of Rouergue and Gévaudan to protect pilgrims crossing this vast plateau.
From Le Buisson to the Refuge des Rajas
12.26 mi
+1,919 ft
-1,096 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Le Buisson (Lozère)
First stage of a four-day circuit. Magnificent landscapes of the Aubrac and a route with many shaded sections. Option to climb up to Signal de Mailhebiau once you arrive at the refuge (don't hesitate to ask the owners). This hike mainly follows the GRP® Tour des Monts d'Aubrac (yellow and red markings).