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La Villedieu (Lozère) walks
The Truc de Fortunio circular loop via Lake Charpal
Visorando Member
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.
Around Rieutort-de-Randon via Malassagne
5.16 mi
+531 ft
-561 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
A short, easy walk around Rieutort-de-Randon
Tour of Rieutort via Les Fangettes
2.87 mi
+348 ft
-348 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
A short walk suitable for the whole family (suitable for pushchairs).
Around Rieutort-de-Randon
5.31 mi
+817 ft
-814 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
Walk around Rieutort-de-Randon with a view of the Randon signal.
Circular route from Coulagnes Basses to Rieutort-de-Randon
3.04 mi
+377 ft
-374 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
A short, one-hour walk through fields and stone-built villages.
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 Truc de Fortunio
10.48 mi
+1,335 ft
-1,332 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
The Truc de Fortunio loop is a hike of moderate difficulty due to its limited elevation gain. The scenery is varied: wild and unspoilt.A breathtaking view upon reaching the highest point.
Lac de Charpal and Truc de Fortunio
16.02 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,299 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
A very smooth mountain bike ride that follows the route around Lac de Charpal, then climbs to reach the peaks of the Margeride. No technical difficulties, no sections where you need to carry your bike, but a good climb on a tarmac track before reaching the Truc de Fortunio.
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.
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).
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!
From Chabannes to the confluence of the Truyère and the Rimeize
4.13 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Fontans (Lozère)
A lovely walk leading to the confluence of the Truyère and the Rimeize, then following the Truyère through unspoilt countryside and traditional farmland. An easy and pleasant route where, if you keep quiet, you’re likely to spot some wildlife.
The Lajo Peat Bogs Trail
3.00 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Lajo (Lozère)
A lovely, family-friendly and educational walk along well-marked, easy paths. Over a short distance, you can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes: deciduous and coniferous woodland, peat bogs, rocky outcrops, heathland and views out across the plain. Boardwalks allow you to venture deep into the peat bog. Information boards explain the history and biology of the peat bogs and forests, etc. Beautiful trees: the scents of broom, the forest and the heathland… A lovely walk for everyone.
Around the hamlets of Asprettes and La Fagette
4.14 mi
+423 ft
-440 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chastel-Nouvel (Lozère)
A pleasant hike through oak and beech forests to discover the Fagette waterfall and the hamlets of Asprettes and La Fagette, with their superb granite houses and old ovens.
Circular route in the Margeride to Saint-Symphorien
8.33 mi
+938 ft
-912 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Thoras (Haute-Loire)
A walk in the Margeride region starting near Thoras. Beginning in the Haute-Loire, the route crosses into Lozère and climbs up to Saint-Symphorien. A stunning 360° view from the Croix de Saint-Symphorien.
The route passes through typical local hamlets and follows quiet paths offering lovely views of the Margeride.
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.
La Valette, starting from Prunières
7.40 mi
+833 ft
-820 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Prunières (Lozère) (Lozère)
Head towards the hamlet of La Valette, situated 3 km from the village of Prunières in a peaceful spot on the banks of the Truyère. A castle once stood here, whose lords were vassals of the barony of Apcher – another village with a rich medieval history, where you can wander through the narrow streets and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the whole of the Margeride from the top of the castle keep.