Nasbinals - Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac

Twenty-first stage of the Way of St James. For this short, downhill stage, you leave the Aubrac plateau to reach Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac, nestled in the heart of the valley carved out by the Boralde, halfway between the Aubrac plateau and the Lot valley.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 16.85 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 245 m
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    Descent: - 600 m

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    Highest point: 1,368 m
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    Lowest point: 805 m

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Description of the walk

(S) Leave your campsite and head towards the village centre.

(1) In front of the church, turn right and walk past the town hall (supplies available in the village centre). Cross the D12 on the right-hand side and continue straight on along the Route d'Aubrac until you reach a place called Le Coustat.

(2) Turn right onto a path, following the red and white markings. At a T-junction, turn right.

(3) At the next junction, ignore thePR® trail on the right, continue straight ahead on theGR® trail and ignore the trails on the right.

(4) At the intersection, ignore the path on the left, cross a stream and arrive in front of the Pascalet farm.

(5) Turn right to go around the farm on the right and continue on theGR® until you reach a 90° turn.

(6) Head left (south) until you reach a wetland area.

(7) Continue following the red and white markings to the Lodge le Royal, located in a former sanatorium.

(8) Cross the D987 towards Aubrac. At a crossroads, go straight ahead and go around the village of Aubrac before reaching the centre and joining the D987.

(9) Follow the road to the left towards Salgues. Continue along the road until you see an information sign about the Way of St James in Aveyron.

(10) Turn left onto theGR® 65, marked by two large stones. Descend and continue until you reach the Belvezet cross.

(11) Continue on theGR® trail, keeping to the left.

(12) At a fork, keep right and pass at the foot of the Neck de Belvezet (the chimney of an ancient volcano on which the remains of a tower stand). Descend to the hamlet and turn left onto the road.

(13) In the hamlet, turn right. At a crossroads (elevation 1049), continue straight ahead on theGR®. Soon, the path turns south-west. Keep going in this direction, ignore the turnings on the right and descend to the village of Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac on the D19.

(14) Turn left towards the municipal campsite. Pass the technical service buildings to find the campsite entrance at the next crossroads (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,168 m - Nasbinals
  2. 1 : km 0.06 - alt. 1,173 m - Eglise Romane Nasbinals
  3. 2 : km 0.75 - alt. 1,185 m - Le Coustat
  4. 3 : km 1.57 - alt. 1,217 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 3.11 - alt. 1,216 m - Intersection
  6. 5 : km 3.46 - alt. 1,236 m - Pascalet farm
  7. 6 : km 6.16 - alt. 1,315 m - Turn left
  8. 7 : km 7.29 - alt. 1,358 m - Wetland
  9. 8 : km 8.54 - alt. 1,314 m - The Royal lodge - Crossing the D987
  10. 9 : km 9.21 - alt. 1,307 m - Route D987 - Tour des Anglais
  11. 10 : km 9.91 - alt. 1,312 m - Information panel - Start of the trail
  12. 11 : km 12.24 - alt. 1,197 m - Belvezet Cross
  13. 12 : km 13.19 - alt. 1,118 m - Château de Belvezet
  14. 13 : km 13.49 - alt. 1,090 m - Belvezet
  15. 14 : km 16.46 - alt. 816 m - Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac
  16. E : km 16.85 - alt. 806 m - Campsite - Boralde de Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (rivière)

Notes

Supplies available in the village of Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (14).
Campsite: Chez Fanny et Jérémy Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac eco-friendly campsite.
Tel: 0619506711

Worth a visit

(12) Neck de Belvezet (geological formation).

(14) Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac: This village, nestled in the heart of the Boralde de Saint-Chély Valley, boasts several examples of architectural heritage dating from the 14th century to the present day, which can be discovered in its narrow streets.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 26232077

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb route, very flowery and pleasant. A beautiful stage for discovering Aubrac and the cows' horns. Acceptable temperature. Stone descent towards Saint Chely d'Aubrac.

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amostini
amostini

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful section of the Camino de Santiago. No major difficulties, but be careful on the very stony descent to St Chely d'Aubrac. In Aubrac, there are bars, restaurants and the Maison de l'Aubrac.

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Leroiplonge
Leroiplonge

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely stretch of the route to Santiago.

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micklcharrier
micklcharrier

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike under the autumn sun.
More difficult in the other direction (uphill) towards LAGUIOLE.

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Birdland
Birdland
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Classic hike in Aubrac, beautiful and varied. Perfectly marked. No need to carry food and water, as the village of Aubrac has plenty of bars and restaurants. The Maison de l'Aubrac (check opening hours) is perfect for a rest and a bite to eat, with exhibitions. However, the descent to St Chely, while not difficult, is not particularly exciting. Be careful if it rains, as the path can be slippery. But you have to go through it.

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cuny josé
cuny josé

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice outing. Visorando recorded this outing very well.
Thank you

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Malinche
Malinche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A bucolic, shaded setting with a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela: a beautiful walk with no particular difficulties.

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Moustache 13
Moustache 13

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The descent to St Chely d'Aubrac is dangerous, it is not mentioned in guidebooks and is only suitable for experienced hikers.

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bernard.stchely
bernard.stchely
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

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filiputti
filiputti

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Excellent hike, very clear and very well detailed.

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