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The Gagne and its tributaries from Montusclat
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10.43 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,296 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montusclat (Haute-Loire)
The route starts from the very pretty village of Montusclat and winds its way along the hillsides, crossing several tributaries of the Gagne. It crosses this river twice near Saint-Front before reaching the plateau, which offers stunning views of the Mézenc Massif and, weather permitting, the Alps. It ends with a descent through meadows back to Montusclat.
From Montusclat to La Gagne via the gorges
5.15 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,204 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montusclat (Haute-Loire)
This fairly short route offers beautiful scenery and takes you into the wild Gagne Gorges.Sections through steep woodland off the beaten track and the ford across the Ruisseau de Montusclat (which must be crossed barefoot when the water is high) require proper walking boots and good navigational skills.
The Grand Testavoyre
10.27 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,591 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Champclause (Haute-Loire)
This circuit takes you to the summit of the Grand Testavoyre (pronounced testa-wouaire), the highest point of the Meygal. From up there, you can see the entire massif, dotted with numerous conical peaks.
Another highlight of this hike is discovering the rural heritage, in particular the typical houses of the hamlet of Villaret and the false church of Monedeyres.
Tour de la Tortue and the Calvary of the Croix de l'Étoile
6.96 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Champclause (Haute-Loire)
This circular walk starting from the pretty village of Boussoulet and its stunning church is an easy walk. Passing through a beautiful forest, beneath the summit of La Tortue, you will arrive at another pretty village in the Haute-Loire, Montusclat. From this village, you can start a second circular route that will take you to the remarkable Way of the Cross and the Calvary of the Croix de l’Étoile. Return via a pleasant valley.
Panoramic walk on the Bigorre plateau
4.99 mi
+558 ft
-584 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Front (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
This easy hike, which allows you to discover the very pretty village of Bigorre and its 17 thatched cottages, offers numerous views of the region and its diverse landscapes.
Gagne slopes via Bigorre
6.28 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,739 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Montusclat (Haute-Loire)
This short, fairly challenging walk crosses the deep, wild Gagne gorges twice.
It also passes through Bigorre, a beautiful village with thatched-roof houses on the edge of the plateau.
Please note: a wading crossing is compulsory!
Balcony walk around Saint-Julien-Chapteuil
6.68 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil (Haute-Loire)
This short hike allows you to discover hamlets overlooking Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, a few mills, bread ovens, Béates houses, a thatched cottage... all in a variety of environments (meadows, short grass, coniferous and beech forests...). Most of the route is in open country.
The Gagne hillsides from Bournac
3.33 mi
+650 ft
-643 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Front (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A short walk that circles the Bournac massif and offers views over much of the Gagne Gorges. The route is quite unspoilt, with many sections through woodland, making it very pleasant in hot weather. It makes a lovely addition to a visit to the hamlet of Bigorre, a village of thatched cottages situated nearby.
The Sumène, in the heart of the Meygal, as seen from Le Villaret
8.11 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil (Haute-Loire)
This route circles the upper Sumène basin, situated in the Meygal massif. It runs mainly through woodland and uses only a few short stretches of road. On several occasions, it follows paths that are neither signposted nor mapped by the IGN.
The two knolls and Jules Romains
7.76 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,355 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil (Haute-Loire)
The route passes in front of Jules Romains' house and takes you up to two knolls facing each other above the Sumène valley, Mont Rouge and Peyre de Bard. It allows you to explore part of the Pays des Sucs in a circular route.
The forgotten paths of Meygal
6.02 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,289 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil (Haute-Loire)
Discover the Meygal massif via little-used, unmarked paths, some of which are not shown on maps. The route runs mostly through woodland and skirts the hamlets of Monedeyres and Boussoulet without entering them.
A physically easy hike, but only suitable for walkers who can find their way and recognise at least the main tree species (fir, conifers, beech, hazel).
Panoramic views around Saint-Front
7.31 mi
+646 ft
-633 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Front (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
This peaceful route starting from Saint-Front allows you to enjoy the contrast between the steep-sided valleys of La Gagne, the Machabert stream and the tributary of the Aubépin on one side, and the gently sloping Mézenc plateau with its sweeping views on the other.
Le Meygal and Pic du Lisieux from Monedeyres
14.28 mi
+3,074 ft
-3,058 ft
9h 15
Difficult
Departure from Queyrières (Haute-Loire)
This route is a pleasant way to spend a hot summer's day, with numerous viewpoints (Forez, Pilat, Alps, Mézenc) and climbs through the forest. In particular, it allows you to fully enjoy the unique relief of the massif, with its very numerous knolls. A refreshing stop in Recharinges (fountain, bar) allows you to tackle the final climb in the best possible conditions.
The Meygal tour
8.14 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,253 ft
4h 50
Easy
Departure from Queyrières (Haute-Loire)
This hike, in the heart of the Meygal forest, is ideal in the heat of summer. It offers beautiful views, especially from the summit of Testavoyre, where you can look out over the Meygal mountains.
Pic du Lizieux and the Meygal Massif
13.19 mi
+2,257 ft
-2,280 ft
8h 00
Moderate
Departure from Araules (Haute-Loire)
At the summit of the ancient volcanoes between Pic du Lizieux and the Meygal Massif.
A breath of fresh air in the vast Meygal Forest Massif.
The Pic du Lizieux
2.83 mi
+581 ft
-571 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Araules (Haute-Loire)
A short hike, accessible to children in all seasons, to discover a 360° panorama from the summit of Pic du Lizieux (1388m): the Lignon valley to the north, the Monts du Vivarais to the east, Mont Mezenc to the south, Meygal to the west and, beyond, the Pilat Massif, Mont Blanc, etc.
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