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Lac des Cascades walks
From Cheylade to Le Claux and back
Tourism professional
17.45 mi
+3,192 ft
-3,212 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Cheylade (Cantal)
This two-day hike, starting from Cheylade, will take you along roads and paths through a wide variety of landscapes.
On the first day, it’s a mountain hike. You’ll explore the Quirous trail, the Limon Plateau and the Puy de Niermont, with a 360° view of the Cantal, Sancy and Cézallier mountains.
On the second day, the focus is on heritage and exploration. This return leg, which is designed to be easier and shorter, will allow you to take your time admiring the Étang de Lascourt, the Pic du Christ with its observation tower, the Lac des Cascades and its waterfalls, as well as the church in Cheylade.
From Le Claux to Cheylade: exploring the lakes and waterfalls
6.34 mi
+659 ft
-1,181 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Claux (Cantal)
This walk is all about heritage and discovery. Admire the Étang de Lascourt and its 360° view of Puy Mary and the Sancy, the Pic du Christ with its observation tower, Lac des Cascades and its waterfalls, as well as the church at Cheylade.
Walks near Lac des Cascades
From Cheylade to Le Claux: the Quirous path and the Limon Plateau
11.11 mi
+2,533 ft
-2,031 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cheylade (Cantal)
Come and discover the Quirous trail, the Limon Plateau and the Puy de Niermont, offering a 360° view of the Cantal mountains, the Sancy and the Cézallier.
Le Claux – Super Lioran
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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 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 Falgoux - Le Fau
5.61 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,972 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-de-Salers (Cantal)
Stage 3 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400. Departure above the hamlet of Récusset, at the end of the long forest track. The upper part of this hike is on open tracks with no shade. The descent, although some sections are shaded, remains exposed.
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.