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The Bès Gorges
This somewhat rugged circuit follows a narrow path along the Gorges du Bès and offers wonderful landscapes with the ruins of Arzenc d'Apcher Castle on the opposite bank (Lozère). The path then climbs slightly onto the plateau and the view widens beyond the gorges. Throughout the valley, a climbing site offers numerous equipped routes. Passing through the villages of Morsanges and Chazals, you can admire old bread ovens.
From Quatre Chemins to Buisson
This is the fourth and final stage of a four-day tour of the Aubrac region. You will follow part of the Compostela Way (GR®65) in the opposite direction and part of the GRP® Tour des Monts d'Aubrac. This stage has the most sections along roads (with little traffic).
The Alleuze site

Between gorges and plateaus, this circuit offers varied landscapes and paths with superb views of the Alleuze site.
Abbeys of Pébrac and Chanteuges
A beautiful long loop, rich in scenery and built heritage, on the heights of the Allier.
Saint-Flour - Paulhac
This is the first of three stages of the Saint-Flour Planèze tour. It is the longest stage, passing through several small villages typical of the Planèze with their bread ovens, which provide welcome shelter for a short break in rainy weather. The very quiet paths and small roads run alongside meadows grazed by numerous herds of cattle in season.
Short tour of the Planèze de Saint-Flour in three days
Starting from Saint-Flour, this tour of the northern part of the Planèze de Saint-Flour allows you to appreciate the diversity of the landscapes of this high basalt plateau in just three days of walking.
The stages in Paulhac and Valuéjols offer accommodation in stopover lodges.
The route follows part of a variant of the GR® de Pays de Saint-Flour and part of the GR®4.
From Le Buisson to the Refuge des Rajas
First stage of a four-day circuit. Magnificent landscapes of the Aubrac and a route with many shaded sections. Option to climb up to Signal de Mailhebiau once you arrive at the refuge (don't hesitate to ask the owners). This hike mainly follows the GRP® Tour des Monts d'Aubrac (yellow and red markings).
Four days in Aubrac on a loop starting from Le Buisson
Four-day loop in Aubrac to discover the landscapes of Lozère, with stages of around 20 km. This route mainly follows the GRP® Tour des Monts d'Aubrac (yellow and red markings) and the GR® 65 (Way of St James) in the opposite direction.
Tour of Lake Charpal

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.
The Puech del Pont and Cascade du Déroc

A very accessible hike, with superb views over the Aubrac Plateau. You'll pass the Cascade du Déroc waterfall, one of the region's most remarkable sites.
Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas - Pradelles

This route is the third stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This is undoubtedly the easiest stage of the tour. The route follows the GR®70 (follow the well-known GR® markings). Please note the route may have been slightly modified from what is shown on the map, in particular to avoid a few short stretches of busy road.
From Nasbinals to Quatre Chemins
This is the third stage of a four-stage circuit in Aubrac. You will follow most of the GR®65 (Chemin de Compostelle) in the opposite direction. A slight detour from the GR®65 is recommended so that you can admire the Cascade du Déroc waterfall.
Nasbinals - Aumont-Aubrac

This last stage of the Tour de l'Aubrac, shared with theGR®®65Chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle à l'envers, once again showcases the vast wilderness of the Aubrac plateau. In the last third of the stage, which is a little more shaded, you can admire the imposing granite bell tower of the Church of La Chaze-de-Peyre and the Chapel of La Bastide.
La Chastelle loop in Saint-Urcize

Come and discover the magnificent Aubrac plateau from Saint-Urcize, classified as a "petite cité de caractère" (small town of character), with its granite houses and beautiful Romanesque church. You're sure to enjoy this varied hike: you'll walk high up in the summer pastures, then descend to the paths of the Saint-Urcize forest and finish by following the Hère river, which will reveal its waterfalls.Avoid this hike in very hot weather!
Nasbinals loop offering different landscapes of the Aubrac region
This hike follows the Way of St James to the village of Aubrac, crossing fields and offering superb views of the surrounding area. Depending on the season, you may encounter numerous cows, flowers everywhere, or even snow and fog. In any case, this trail has something magical about it.After Aubrac, the route leaves the GR®65 to join the GR®6 and then the GR®670, passing through woodland, meadows with or without cows, and an old Roman road.
Paulhac - Valuéjols
Second stage of the Saint-Flour Planèze tour. This is the shortest and highest stage. It takes place in the foothills of the Plomb du Cantal and crosses the wildest parts of the circuit.
From the Refuge des Rajas to Nasbinals
Second stage of a four-day tour through the Aubrac countryside, between the Refuge des Rajas and Nasbinals via Aubrac.
On this stage, you will mainly use the GRP® Tour des Monts d'Aubrac and part of the Way of St James in the opposite direction (GR®65).
Valuéjols - Saint-Flour
Third and final stage of the Planèze tour. Entirely on the GR®4. This stage crosses varied environments and allows you to discover some very interesting, albeit little-known, sites. In particular, the route runs alongside the Narse de Nouvialle (a remarkable wetland) and passes close to the Château du Sailhant and the Babory waterfall.
Aubrac - Nasbinals

If you want to get a taste of the pilgrim's life, this circuit is for you. It is a short round trip that can be done on its own.
Combined with the One-Day Pilgrim's Tour of Aubrac (published on Visorando), it can be turned into a two-day hike with an overnight stay in Nasbinals.
Cascade du Devèz

Through the forest, discover an ancient wolf pit and the Devèz waterfall. You'll then pass through a mountain pasture with a view towards Rodez.
Cheylard-l'Évêque - Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Abbey

Fifth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage includes significant changes to the GR®70 signposting. Alternatives exist, notably to go directly to La Bastide-Puylaurent without passing through Notre-Dame-des-Neiges.
One-day pilgrim on the Aubrac

A day on the majestic Aubrac plateau with its drovers' roads and pastures.This circuit can be combined with the Aubrac-Nasbinals round trip (published on Visorando), allowing you to create a two-day hike with an overnight stay in Nasbinals.
Loop above L'Estampe from Mirandol

A shaded hike through the beech and pine forests of the Goulet mountain. You will follow part of the GR®70, the famous Stevenson Trail, named after the journey made through the Cévennes in 1878 by Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, accompanied by a donkey.
Chasseradès - Le Bleymard

Seventh stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage may include significant changes to the GR®70 signposting, and represents the end of the section corresponding to the crossing of the Gévaudan.
The sources of the Lot

Walk along the first few kilometres of the Lot to its source, between forests and meadows.
Le Bleymard - Pont-de-Montvert

Eighth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage may involve significant changes from the GR®70 signposting, and corresponds to the North-South crossing of the Mont Lozère massif.
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