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Le Plomb du Cantal from Super Lioran
Visorando Member
6.26 mi
+2,251 ft
-2,238 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
Visit this peak overlooking Super Lioran, avoiding climbing (or descending) the ski slopes. This route via theGR®4is remarkable.
Attention hikers: the IGN map shows theGR®4on the Alpins ski slope, but theGR® is now further east on a very pleasant path. To avoid this, follow the route described below.
Rocher du Bec de l'Aigle, Téton de Vénus and Puy Bataillouse loop
5.46 mi
+2,208 ft
-2,195 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
An extraordinary ridge route allowing you to visit three peaks and enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the entire Cantalian puys for much of the route.
Le Puy du Rocher as seen from Chambeuil
13.58 mi
+3,720 ft
-3,704 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
To stay largely off the marked and well-trodden paths, the route to the summit starts from a fairly low point, following the very gentle ridge south of the Alagnon. This hike requires a good sense of direction due to the lack of signposting and sections through ‘summer pastures’ without a defined path; a GPS is a great help.
The return journey along the lower section follows a fairly long stretch of road, though it is very pleasant and has very little traffic.
Walks near Le Lioran
Le Lioran - Prat de Bouc
5.68 mi
+2,024 ft
-1,591 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
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!
From Plomb du Cantal to Lioran via Puy du Rocher
4.08 mi
+404 ft
-2,205 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jacques-des-Blats (Cantal)
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.
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.
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
Prat de Bouc–Lavessière
9.12 mi
+814 ft
-2,316 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
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
11.90 mi
+1,969 ft
-3,927 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
Stage2 of theGR®400, travelling clockwise.
Plomb du Cantal and a long panoramic ridge before descending to Thiézac.
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.
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.
Mandailles - Le Lioran
7.79 mi
+2,274 ft
-1,273 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
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.
