Mont Mournac

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This route allows you to discover the pretty village of Espinasse, which overlooks the Truyère valley and offers breathtaking views of the highest peaks in the Cantal region from Mont Mournac. The small 15th-century church is well worth a visit. The wash house, fountains and drinking troughs are also part of the local landscape.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.95 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 104 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 104 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,061 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 955 m
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Description of the walk

Espinasse church square.

(S/E) Turn left onto the road towards Chaudes-Aigues and continue to the wash house.

(1) At the wash house, turn right onto the road leading to the village of Le Mas and follow it for 800 metres.

(2) Turn left onto the stone path, then take the trail that continues on to climb to the summit, following the ridge to reach the wooden cross (Mont Mournac viewpoint).

(3) Descend opposite via the path through the broom, then take the path lined with low walls. At the end of the path, turn left and continue to a fork.

(4) Turn left onto the path between the walls and join the D111 road, which you take to the left to return to the wash house.

(1) Return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 957 m - Church square
  2. 1 : km 0.14 - alt. 956 m - Wash house
  3. 2 : km 0.88 - alt. 1,010 m - Mont Mournac trail
  4. 3 : km 1.53 - alt. 1,058 m - Cross on Mount Mournac
  5. 4 : km 2.53 - alt. 970 m - Turn left towards the D111
  6. S/E : km 3.95 - alt. 957 m - Church square

Notes

Blue markings

Worth a visit

Espinasse Church.
Espinasse wash house.
Mont Mournac.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
sandrabarbier
sandrabarbier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little hike with my two huskies, easy to access, I didn't meet anyone. Very pretty view at the orientation table.

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Micheve
Micheve

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful view from the summit.
However, it's quite a long walk, and part of the route is very difficult to navigate (flooded), so you'll need boots.

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Zozorando
Zozorando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great walk. Perfect with young children (aged 7 and 5). Some muddy sections. Make sure you wear good footwear.

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mick15
mick15

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

lovely walk

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Georges.Lucette
Georges.Lucette

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Pleasant, parish specific to Brittany, very easy and very short route, max. 1 hour.

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coco93
coco93

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Short hike, magnificent scenery

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Th84
Th84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike. A meadow with cows to cross: olé!
Beautiful viewpoint. The village of Espinasse is worth a visit.

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Th84
Th84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike. A field with cows to cross: olé!
Beautiful viewpoint

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Hellisa
Hellisa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An easy hike, ideal for getting back into shape, offering superb panoramic views. However, be careful on the last part of the route when the weather is wet (we did this route at the very end of autumn, after a very rainy period). From point 4 to the district road, there is a small river that we had to cross (nothing insurmountable if you are well equipped, but it is better to be warned).

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Joelle Nguyen Sy Hung
Joelle Nguyen Sy Hung

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Overall, it was good, with a beautiful view despite the grey weather on the day of the hike.
it's a shame that the return journey is on the main road (fortunately not very busy)

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Sac à dos
Sac à dos

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent view and pretty village. It's a shame the church isn't open.

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