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Le Puy Gros and the Sources du Goul
A beautiful walk along the Cantalian ridges. Open landscapes and magnificent views. To be done in good weather.
Le Puy Gros via the burons
A circular route starting from the Buron de la Tuillière, passing through Puy Gros, whilst avoiding theGR® trails as much as possible, as they are very busy in summer.
The numerous burons encountered along the route offer some lovely moments.
This hike is for experienced walkers only (navigation, livestock, barbed wire).
Please note: you will be crossing pastures with cows and bulls. So please take care (dogs, children, etc.). And don’t forget to close the gates behind you.
Walks near Goul (rivière)
Thiézac – Mandailles
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.
From Plomb du Cantal to Lioran via Puy du Rocher
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.
Prat de Bouc – Le Lioran
A ski mountaineering route linking Prat de Bouc to Le Lioran via the Plomb du Cantal (1,856 m).
Prat de Bouc–Lavessière
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..
Prat de Bouc – Thiézac
Stage2 of theGR®400, travelling clockwise.
Plomb du Cantal and a long panoramic ridge before descending to Thiézac.
Le Lioran - Prat de Bouc
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!
Super Lioran – Murat
The final stage is fairly gentle, but features a very lovely climb beneath Puy Bataillouse and a few more beautiful ridges all the way to Vassivière.
Moderator’s note added on 06/07/2021: Please note, there have been some changes to the route on the ground: see the comments at the bottom of this page
Mandailles - Le Lioran
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
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.
Meije Coste - Le Falgoux
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.