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Le Malzieu-Forain walks
Around Le Péchadu
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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.
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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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.
The balconies of the Truyère
10.36 mi
+2,198 ft
-2,172 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Blavignac (Lozère)
A superb hike, mostly through woods, to discover the wild and little-known Truyère gorges. Suitable for experienced walkers only due to the distance and elevation gain.
Mont Mouchet from the Croix du Fau
6.90 mi
+981 ft
-971 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-du-Fau (Lozère)
Discover the highest point of the Margeride and enjoy a 360° panorama of the Auvergne mountains. In good weather, you can also see the Alps and the Pyrenees.
The geoscope and arboretum at the Lozère rest area
0.53 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Les Monts-Verts (Lozère)
Take a break from the A75 for a pleasant and informative stop!
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!
Calvaire de Recoux and Roc del Burre, starting from Saint-Just
6.73 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just (Cantal) (Cantal)
Setting off from the charming village of Saint-Just, numerous granite boulders are scattered here and there across the landscape. The most unusual is undoubtedly the Recoux Calvary, an imposing mass of granite topped by three majestic crosses, a testament to the skill of local stonemasons and to an era when men erected calvaries to the glory of God. On the way back, you cannot miss the Roc del Burre, better known as the Pierre Branlante. It’s up to you to find the right spot to make this 400-tonne boulder move with just one hand.
The Valadour Footbridge in Chaliers
6.19 mi
+1,007 ft
-981 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Loubaresse (Cantal) (Cantal)
Starting from Loubaresse, near an exit from the A75 motorway, this route follows the GR® de Pays circular Boucle de la Truyère and a variant that "turns" around the Truyère river to the village of Chaliers, which is well worth taking the time to explore. The route takes small local roads on both the left and right banks of this river with its wild gorges, crossing it twice via footbridges at Valadour and Terran.
The actual duration of the route is 4 hours and 40 minutes (GPS watch data), including a short stop in Chaliers.
Walk in the Margeride Forest
2.70 mi
+489 ft
-505 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Cantal
A short, gentle walk with views of the surrounding mountains and the Monts du Cantal. This walk follows a forest track through the woods. It is accessible on foot, by mountain bike and on snowshoes.
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.
Aumont-Aubrac - Prinsuéjols
8.86 mi
+764 ft
-282 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aumont-Aubrac (Lozère)
The first stage of the 5-day Tour de l'Aubrac, this hike already offers a good glimpse of the magnificent landscapes of the Aubrac: fields, woods, hills, beautiful granite-stone houses, crosses at almost every crossroads, and of course, the proud Aubrac cows.
Tour of the Monts d'Aubrac
63.52 mi
+5,955 ft
-5,978 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Aumont-Aubrac (Lozère)
The Aubrac is a granite plateau partly covered in basalt. A vast grazing area for the famous Aubrac cattle, it is criss-crossed by numerous paths, the most famous of which is the Way of St James, the Via Podensis starting from Le Puy-en-Velay. This short five-day Tour of the Monts d'Aubrac allows you to explore the southern half, passing through iconic locations such as Aumont-Aubrac, Prinsuéjols, Les Rajas, Saint-Chely-d'Aubrac, Aubrac, and Nasbinals.
Aumont Aubrac – Nasbinals
16.49 mi
+1,302 ft
-922 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Aumont-Aubrac (Lozère)
Twentieth stage of the Camino de Santiago. For this stage, leave the Margeride for the Aubrac. You’ll realise you’re in the Aubrac when the trees disappear – and it’s absolutely stunning! The colours, the landscapes, the cows, the silence, the sky, the rocks. You’ll feel tiny in the face of nature’s immensity.
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