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Grandrieu walks
Margeride and its hamlets
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.98 mi
+466 ft
-446 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Grandrieu (Lozère)
Starting from the village of Grandrieu, this hike allows you to discover the small Margeride massif (formerly Gévaudan) and its typical granite villages. The route described was completed in half a day by young people (aged 7 to 11) from the Sentiers en Margeride hiking club. Difficulty: E2/T2/R1 (according to FFrandonnée classification).
The Patus Forest
Tourist office
9.31 mi
+755 ft
-745 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-la-Fouillouse (Lozère)
This route takes you through several typical villages of the Margeride region with their rich and varied heritage, as well as the wonderful Patus Forest where you can enjoy unspoilt nature.
Circular walk of the castles and fortified towns of Alleyras
Visorando Member
12.92 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,543 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Alleyras (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Pont d’Alleyras station, a crossing point over the Allier for over 2,000 years, the Vabres plain has always been dotted with numerous castles and watchtowers to control the passage of travellers. This route follows one of the two Roman roads designed to link Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine, with Lyon, the capital of Gaul, passing through the southern part of the Massif Central towards Rodez and Cahors. In the Middle Ages, the River Allier formed the boundary between the Velay and the Gévaudan regions.
Starting point at the Gorges de l'Allier in Pomeyrols
2.84 mi
+479 ft
-472 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Naussac (Lozère) (Lozère)
You can discover the beauty of the Allier Gorges in Pomeyrols, a hamlet in the commune of Naussac-Fontanes, situated 8 km north of Langogne.
Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas - Pradelles
12.89 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,237 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas (Haute-Loire)
This route is the third stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This is undoubtedly the easiest stage of the tour. The route follows the GR®70 (follow the well-known GR® markings). Please note the route may have been slightly modified from what is shown on the map, in particular to avoid a few short stretches of busy road.
Lake Langogne and Donozau Waterfall
7.69 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Langogne (Lozère)
This hike offers beautiful views of the Naussac Reservoir and the Rac de Langogne, and you can discover the small Donozau waterfall along beautiful paths.
The upper Langouyrou valley via Cheylard-l'Évêque
12.50 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,565 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cheylard-l'Évêque (Lozère)
A very pleasant hike through meadows and woods, the latter being very diverse. There are many landscapes and viewpoints, notably over the Mercoire forest and the Moure de la Gardille. All seasons are interesting: spring with its rushing rivers, summer with its refreshing forests, autumn marked by a symphony of colours.
Ancient Roman road and the Devès Plateau
7.18 mi
+479 ft
-509 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ouides (Haute-Loire)
A hike with completely unobstructed views, at an altitude of 1,200 m, offering a beautiful view of the Margeride plateaus, via the old track running alongside the Forêt du Devès. Return via the hamlets and farm tracks of the plateau.
Route du Langouyrou in Langogne
4.43 mi
+400 ft
-394 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Langogne (Lozère)
Discover, in a single hike and in turn, the upper Allier valley and then the torrential Langouyrou valley, following in the footsteps of the writer and traveller Robert Louis Stevenson. Open to all, this walk is also accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair.
Tour of Lake Charpal
5.70 mi
+141 ft
-131 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
Tour of Lake Charpal in Lozère. An easy route on a relatively flat path, despite being at an altitude of over 1,300 metres. Beautiful views of the lake along the entire route, alternating between forest, meadows and peat bogs.
Tour of Lake Charpal
5.32 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
Hike around Lake Charpal in a completely unspoilt protected natural site. The path does not stray far from the lake, so the elevation gain is very low and the route is easy. Much of the route is through woodland, ideal in summer when it is hot.
Tour of Truc de Fortunio
7.40 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
Tour du Truc de Fortunio, a hike of moderate difficulty due to the limited elevation gain. The scenery is varied: wild and surrounded by nature.
A breathtaking view upon reaching the highest point.
The path around Lac du Bouchet
1.62 mi
+13 ft
-16 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Cayres (Haute-Loire)
An ideal place for a walk, Lac du Bouchet is reminiscent of a Canadian lake. A real gem in its forest setting, this circular lake of volcanic origin occupies the site of an ancient crater.
The suggested route allows you to walk around it. It is a very easy walk that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Lac du Bouchet via Cayres
11.88 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,316 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Lachalm (Haute-Loire)
Starting with a short circular route in the Devès, near Cayres, a visit to Lac du Bouchet, well known to volcanology enthusiasts, is a must.
The mountains of Mialanes and Les Ducs
6.75 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,030 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Forain (Lozère)
A walk in Margeride, Europe’s largest granite massif, taking in the villages of Mialanes and Les Ducs on the heights of Malzieu-Ville.
Chapelle Saint-Étienne from Monistrol-d'Allier
6.33 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,089 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
Circular route on the heights of the Allier, around Monistrol, to discover a chapel overlooking the valley. See the variation in the Practical Information section for a round trip to Château de la Beaume.
According to one review, it seems thatthe Visorando app is necessary to follow the route properly.
Stroll around Saint-Jean-Lachalm
0.98 mi
+112 ft
-108 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-Lachalm (Haute-Loire)
A short hike to discover this village in the Devès region, a Cluniac site.
Cheylard-l'Évêque - Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Abbey
12.97 mi
+1,988 ft
-2,090 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Cheylard-l'Évêque (Lozère)
Fifth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage includes significant changes to the GR®70 signposting. Alternatives exist, notably to go directly to La Bastide-Puylaurent without passing through Notre-Dame-des-Neiges.
A stretch of the pilgrims' route in Monistrol
12.11 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,215 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This long circular loop offers two very different atmospheres. The first part is spent in the company of pilgrims on the Way of St James, often in groups, some more talkative than others, passing through hamlets marked by this pilgrimage (crosses, statues). In the second part, you will be alone in the world in the vast expanses of the plateau overlooking the Allier valley.The Visorando app is useful on certain sections.
Saugues - Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole
21.43 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,962 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saugues (Haute-Loire)
During this 18th stage of the Way of St James, you’ll traverse a wild, poetic and challenging landscape as you cross the Margeride and Gévaudan plateaus. You’ll spot rocky outcrops scattered here and there at the whim of chance and time, promising a surprising journey where it’s lovely to reconnect.
The Truc de Fortunio circular loop via Lake Charpal
13.17 mi
+2,005 ft
-2,018 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
A circular route starting from Rieutort-de-Randon along forest paths that will take you to the Truc de Fortunio orientation point. It offers a 360° panorama (views of the Aubrac, Lozère, Lake Charpal, etc.)
You will then head back down to the Charpal Dam before following the Colagne river back to your starting point.
