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Mandailles - Le Lioran
Visorando Member
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.
Les Roches Folles
3.39 mi
+909 ft
-912 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
A short hike for residents of Mandailles who want to go for a walk without taking the car.
From Larmandie to Liadouze
3.27 mi
+745 ft
-761 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
A short, fairly easy hike from the Puy Mary campsite in Mandailles, which allows you to walk in the hills east of the village and return via the Gorges de la Jordanne (when the water level allows).
The Cabrespine crossing
9.91 mi
+2,871 ft
-2,858 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
A day's walk in magnificent surroundings, using theGR® trails in the area. We are within sight of Puy Chavaroche and Puy Mary.
Puy Griou from Col du Pertus
6.56 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,686 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
An easy, shaded approach to this iconic peak in the Monts du Cantal, with its perfect cone shape and superb views. However, the final climb is quite technical and challenging.
Jordanne Valley from the Col du Pertus
8.29 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
From the Col du Pertus, discover the village of Mandailles and the hamlets of Larmandie and Liadouze on the banks of the Jordanne. On both the outward and return journeys, gaps in the forest offer beautiful views of the valley, the Chavaroche and Puy Mary massifs, as well as the Gliziou and Puy Griou.
Update 2025: see practical information
Puy de l'Usclade from Col du Pertus
4.23 mi
+886 ft
-886 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
Puy de l'Usclade is little known, but offers a beautiful view of Puy Griou and the other surrounding peaks. The first part of the walk, up to Col de Gliziou, is easy and shaded, and fairly busy, while the second part is less frequented and ends with a steeper section.
Élancèze from the Col du Pertus
2.09 mi
+860 ft
-860 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
This is a fairly easy short hike to a beautiful promontory offering a panoramic view of the main Monts du Cantal and the Jordanne and Cère valleys.
Jordanne Valley via Élancèze and Courpou Sauvage
8.02 mi
+2,785 ft
-2,795 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
Starting from the Col du Pertus, climb quickly to the heights for a long walk along the ridge, which offers beautiful views. Then discover a few villages in the Jordanne valley before climbing back up to the pass through the pastures.The Visorando app is useful for following this route at the end of the walk.
Loop at the foot of Puy Griou via Col de Cabre and Col de Gliziou
9.04 mi
+2,060 ft
-2,057 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
This loop, which starts a few kilometres from Mandaille, will take you to the Col de Cabre and the foot of Puy Griou. With panoramic views of the Cantaliens mountains and forests, this hike, with its varied terrain, is particularly enjoyable in warm weather.
The sources of the Jordanne
2.80 mi
+538 ft
-518 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
A beautiful, not too difficult walk with magnificent scenery. Ideal for discovering the landscapes of the Cantal.
Sources de la Jordanne, Col de Cabre, Brèche de Rolland
8.21 mi
+1,909 ft
-1,909 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mandailles-Saint-Julien (Cantal)
Round trip above Mandailles, in the vast cirque of Fours de Peyre-Arse and the sources of the Jordanne. Not to be missed: both green and mountainous; magnificent landscapes, moderate difficulty.
Climb under the trees, then through the meadows, then walk along an easy ridge path. 360° views in the foreground of the entire Auvergne volcano chain. No difficulty on the route. Marked but regular ascents/descents and a short climb to pass the Brèche de Rolland.
Puy Mary from the Pas de Peyrol
1.56 mi
+741 ft
-745 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Le Falgoux (Cantal)
The circuit offers magnificent panoramic views of twelve valleys from the summit.
Puy Mary, a veritable pyramid when seen from the sky, rises to 1,783 metres. In the heart of the Cantalien Massif, it is surrounded by exceptional landscapes formed by volcanic activity and glacial erosion, representing the largest volcano in Europe (2,700 km²).
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.
Le Puy de Peyre Arse
5.42 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,886 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Le Falgoux (Cantal)
A long walk along the ridges allows you to enjoy the view of the Puy du Cantal, the Puy de Sancy and the Plomb du Cantal. Pass through the Brèche de Roland and return to the Cirque d'Eylac with the marmots.
Faillitoux Waterfall
2.68 mi
+597 ft
-574 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Thiézac (Cantal)
This route takes you to one of the prettiest waterfalls in the Cantal. The Faillitoux waterfall, with a drop of around 40 metres, flows over a lava flow with basalt columns at the foot of the waterfall. The pretty hamlet of Lasmolineries, with its renovated bread oven, is also worth a visit.
The Bois Mary and the Puy de la Tourte
7.61 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,660 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Le Claux (Cantal)
Cross the beautiful high-altitude beech forest in the Bois Mary, then follow the path along the ridge of the Monts du Cantal. This hike alternates between shade in the first half and sunshine and magnificent views in the second half.
Puy Gros, Cirque d'Encloux and Grandval and return via Niercombe
10.33 mi
+3,369 ft
-3,320 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Thiézac (Cantal)
This hike allows you to discover "forgotten" places, away from the GR®400, on the section between Puy Gros and Plomb du Cantal. You will discover many restored burons (stone huts), amazing sites and, especially in spring, a rich variety of wild flora and animals with their young. However, this circuit is often off the beaten track, taking you closer to the wildest areas where you are most likely to encounter animals or see rare plants.
Puy Gros from Niervèze
5.51 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,903 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thiézac (Cantal)
From the village of Niervèze, this route, mainly along summer pasture paths, takes you to the summit of Puy Gros and its plateau, passing close to magnificent restored burons (private) and the old Chapelle du Cantal, of which only a few ruins and a basalt cross remain.There is a magnificent view over the Cère valley and the main peaks: Puy Chavaroche, Puy Mary, Puy Griou, Peyre Arse, Téton de Vénus and Rocher du Bec de l’Aigle.
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