Le Vigean walks

A beautiful hike, lovingly mapped out in the heart of the Cantal between the castles of Chambres and Mazerolles.

A very pleasant short walk to discover the Salins waterfall, the Monzola stream and the village of Salins, mostly in the shade of the undergrowth. There are many points of interest along the route to keep children interested (waterfall, rope bridge, river, etc.). The path is fully marked in blue. A huge thank you to the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Mauriac for developing and maintaining this walk.

Cross these two hamlets south of Neuvic, passing through areas where there are still "dryers" and slate-covered wells. Don't forget to take a close look at the impressive Gorges de la Dordogne.

You will set off to explore the natural heritage of Soursac by heading towards Lac du Pont-Aubert. You will follow the Tacot trail, visiting the Jardin de Firmin and its cabin with a breathtaking view over the Luzège Valley. You will reach the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs and the Himalayan footbridge.

This route takes you along a very quiet road and narrow paths on either side of the Viaduc des Rochers Noirs viaduct to a metal suspension footbridge over the Luzège. Lovely views of the viaduct and the Luzège Valley.

A circular route in the village of Trizac, before setting off to explore the Bois du Fayet, where the Marilhou stream flows.

Leave Lapleau via the Gorges de la Luzège, heading towards a historic monument in Haute Corrèze: the Rochers Noirs Viaduct, on a more challenging trail than the one that starts in Soursac.

A circular route with some slightly technical sections, but a detour that is well worth it to reach the Triouzoune and the remains of an old power station dating from 1910, which has been replaced by a dam upstream.

Pleasant circular walk through the woods in the Marilhou Valley, where you can see a small waterfall and the ruins of a medieval village.

Set off on a family walk to explore the forest trails of the commune of Neuvic, passing through a few hamlets and, with a bit of luck, perhaps encountering some forest wildlife.

A bucolic hike around the charming village of Saint-Hilaire-Luc, passing by the Près Clos and an old wash house frozen in time, walking in figure eights through woods and meadows.

A short, easy, shaded circular walk from Cheyssac (in the commune of Vebret in Cantal) to the Saut de la Saule, a steep-sided gorge on the Rhue. The Rhue is a tributary of the Dordogne that separates Cantal and Corrèze (and therefore Auvergne from Limousin) near Bort-Les-Orgues.

A long circular route passing through several hamlets and villages, through the Violon valley and the Belvédère de Chastel.GPS or Visorando app useful on certain sections.

This easy walk will take you to the summit of Puy Violent, where you can admire a superb 360° view of the Aurillac plain and Puy Mary. Above the Croix des Vachers, an orientation table will tell you the name of each peak.

Pleasant, shaded circular route offering beautiful views of the village and lake, punctuated by carved stone sculptures.

A circular route passing by the summit of Puy de Menoyre, which was once a viewpoint... and also the site of an old quarry.

A short circular route offering superb views over the Sumène valley.

A superb hike along a ridge with views of the Cantal mountains.

Circular route in the countryside north of Antignac, through fields and woods, to discover a pretty château and the Gorges de la Rhue.

Stage 3 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400. Departure above the hamlet of Récusset, at the end of the long forest track. The upper part of this hike is on open tracks with no shade. The descent, although some sections are shaded, remains exposed.

A lovely, easy hike through bucolic countryside, along and above the water, almost entirely shaded by tall trees. Beautiful views. Swimming possible. Near Saint-Illide, Arnac and Pleaux.

A short walk for a beautiful view of the Dordogne gorges, at the confluence with the Diège.

Set off to explore this trail, which will take you to the Roc Grand viewpoint via the Saut de Juillac and a view of the Monts du Cantal. You can also discover one of the most beautiful views of the Gorges de la Dordogne, with almost 180° visibility. If you're lucky, you may see a bird of prey flying over the gorges.

Short circular to discover Bort-les-Orgues from the top of the organ pipes (cliffs) that gave this charming little town its name. Moderator's warning: Please note! A notice dated 7 September 2020 indicates that the section between (5) and (6) is closed.

A hike, mainly in the forest, on the heights of Bort-les-Orgues, passing by a few viewpoints and at the foot of the rock formations.

Set off along the forest paths to discover the five ponds in the commune of Lamazière-Basse: the ponds of Viers, Montsour, Ganes, Grenouiller and Trompette.

Stage 4 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400 Another beautiful stage alternating between summer pastures, forests, ridges, peaks (puy) and passes. Long, with quite a lot of elevation gain and loss. Bring plenty of water!

A magnificent tour on the plateau where the village of Girgols is located. A short stretch of tarmac road at the beginning, then paths and fields. From the hamlet of La Bastide, you are in a wild, solitary and magnificent world.

A circular in the heart of the Corrèze forest, starting with a view of the church's free-standing bell tower, unique in France, and the wrought iron sculptures surrounding the monument. Set off to explore the deciduous and coniferous woods, listening to the sounds of the trees and birds, and if you're lucky, you may even encounter some wild animals.

Set off to explore the forest trails along the edge of the Millevaches Regional Nature Park and the banks of the Triouzoune, where you can stop for a picnic.