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The Lajo Peat Bogs Trail
Visorando Member
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.
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.
On the forgotten paths of Saint-Jacques
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 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.
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.
Mauriono Circular Route
4.74 mi
+492 ft
-492 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
A walk through the fields on the hills above the village, offering lovely views of the Malzieu and the Truyère Valley.
Tour of the lake in Malzieu-Ville
3.23 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
This is an easy family trail that allows you to discover the rich local flora and fauna. Only a stony section at the start and end of the lake may make this short hike difficult for those who are less mobile.
The Porte des Fées at the start of the Malzieu
4.68 mi
+525 ft
-522 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
A short walk leads to a majestic natural site and a perfect view of the Truyère Gorges. Be careful in rainy weather, however, as the area around the Porte des Fées can be slippery.
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.
Around Le Péchadu
10.01 mi
+919 ft
-902 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
A walk alternating between forest sections and stretches across meadows. Best enjoyed on foot or by mountain bike, following the small, unspoilt paths.
Circular route around Le Malzieu via Le Nozier
5.46 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
An easy nature walk at the foot of the Margeride.
Discovering the Barons of Apcher
9.23 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
A walk through woods and meadows to explore the medieval site of Apcher.
The wayside crosses around Malzieu
7.42 mi
+866 ft
-856 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
A walk dotted with wayside crosses, which once served to guide travellers but also served as a reminder to the local population of their duty of devotion to God. By the way, how many did you count?
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 Apcher to Grazières
4.87 mi
+371 ft
-833 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Prunières (Lozère) (Lozère)
From the medieval site at Apcher, join theGR®65near Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole. Crossing the Pont des Cayres also provides an opportunity to take a break by the banks of the Truyère, a very popular spot for a picnic by the water.
Montchauvet – Notre-Dame de Beaulieu circular loop
6.01 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,339 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Forain (Lozère)
The Margeride is a little-known mountain range home to remarkable landscapes of moorland, meadows and high-altitude forests. Along this route, you’ll first discover the Brassalières mountain pastures, the starting point of this walk, then the panoramic view from the summit of Montchauvet and finally Notre-Dame de Beaulieu, an iconic site situated in the Tombatou Stream valley.
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 hamlets of Saint-Privat-du-Fau
7.25 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,086 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-du-Fau (Lozère)
Set off to discover the typical villages of the Margeride and its local heritage. This pleasant walk, offering superb views of the massif and the Cantal mountains, is also accessible by mountain bike.
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