Oradour walks

A short, idyllic walk along farm tracks, through a lovely wood of pine and beech trees, before returning gently downhill towards the village of Lavergne and its old farmhouses, typical of 19th-century Auvergne rural architecture. You can take a break on the sturdy stone bench, which is also your starting point. It is only 40 years old and has nothing in common with a menhir apart from the raw material from which both monuments are made! A lovely walk, ideal for families or to start your day!

Route through rolling countryside with views of the Lanau dam. Magnificent houses in Orcières.

Second stage of the Saint-Flour Planèze tour. This is the shortest and highest stage. It takes place in the foothills of the Plomb du Cantal and crosses the wildest parts of the circuit.

Discovery hike around Paulhac, very easy and ideal for those new to mountain biking, especially children. It is also accessible to pedestrians, horses and even people with all-terrain pushchairs (3 wheels).

Circuit no. 1 in the guidebook of walking, horse riding and mountain biking routes in the commune of Paulhac.

An encounter with nature in the heart of the Monts du Cantal, with a complete change of scenery guaranteed.

The ‘Grande Randonnée’ trail in the Pays de Saint-Flour allows you to walk several circular routes around the capital of the Planèze and Margeride regions and passes through the village of Paulhac. The circular route crosses the Narse de Lascols from south to north, starting from Cussac, passing the Puy de Mercou, and heading back up towards the Bois des Fraux via the mountain pastures. The route described below is inspired by this, offering a wonderful exploration of the Planèze de Saint-Flour by combining the GR® de Pays and PR® trails around Paulhac.

Truly spectacular waterfalls. Well-designed facilities (without which a visit would be impossible), including a vertiginous 30-metre staircase and viewing platforms. A short but steep walk. The hamlet of Laborie is also very charming.

Over the centuries, the Truyère has carved out deep gorges which, with the rising water levels caused by the construction of the Grandval and Lanau dams, have given way to a natural landscape of surprising and contrasting beauty: islands and peninsulas, cirques with distant shores, mysterious meanders, narrow gorges opening onto vast expanses of water, a wooded valley… Following the PR la Mourache route, the walk offers magnificent views from the embankment supporting the Alleuze road. Walking the route in the opposite direction offers more shade, but do keep an eye out for the signposting – which, to be honest, is rather sparse.

A gentle warm-up walk in the superb Brezons valley. The walk starts in this pretty village, typical of the Cantal region. The Croix de Montréal, our destination, is clearly visible against the backdrop of the forest. There’s a viewpoint overlooking the lovely Montréal waterfall, followed by the climb up to the cross, offering panoramic views across the whole valley. For almost the entire walk, apart from a few short sections, you’ll be in the shade of a beautiful beech forest.

A route taking in the carriage driving school and the Mourgues and Mas crosses

Discover Peyrarque, Brieu Beach and the view of the Laussac Peninsula.

This trail will introduce you to the burons, typical Aubrac buildings once used during the summer grazing season. At the Bagpipe Museum, you can discover the history of the cabrette and the world'slargest collection of bagpipes. Along the way, you can admire the Plomb du Cantal, the Puy Mary, the church of Vines and its Stations of the Cross, as well as an exceptional view of Lake Sarrans.

This is a route that captures the mountain atmosphere of the Haute Planèze – the land of burons and summer pastures – starting from Saint-Maurice, a hamlet of Valuéjols, and leading to one of the few wooded areas in the Planèze. The route follows signposted sections (local PR® and GRP® trails) along tracks suitable for vehicles, which link the hamlets and farms scattered across the area. The Bois des Fraux, meanwhile, is maintained by foresters who have cleared tracks there for walking or cross-country skiing, provided there is still snow in winter.

This hike, leading from the Thérondels plateau to the wooded slopes of the Truyère, offers a bird's eye view of the narrow "fjord" formed by the Sarrans Lake reservoir. The Laussac peninsula and its splendid chapel are one of the most iconic sites in Carladez, north of Aveyron.

Third and final stage of the Planèze tour. Entirely on the GR®4. This stage crosses varied environments and allows you to discover some very interesting, albeit little-known, sites. In particular, the route runs alongside the Narse de Nouvialle (a remarkable wetland) and passes close to the Château du Sailhant and the Babory waterfall.

A walk through the hills above Malbo, amongst woods and pastures.

A geological account of the formation of this periglacial scree.

A path offering the chance to discover distinctive geological formations (tuff).

A short route to explore the Gorges du Bès From Valiette, this route descends past the dam before entering the gorges, offering superb views of the valley.

A walk that allows you to explore the old town of Saint-Flour, perched on its volcanic rocky outcrop, which forms a natural rampart.

Starting from Saint-Flour, this tour of the northern part of the Planèze de Saint-Flour allows you to appreciate the diversity of the landscapes of this high basalt plateau in just three days of walking. The stages in Paulhac and Valuéjols offer accommodation in stopover lodges. The route follows part of a variant of the GR® de Pays de Saint-Flour and part of the GR®4.

This is the first of three stages of the Saint-Flour Planèze tour. It is the longest stage, passing through several small villages typical of the Planèze with their bread ovens, which provide welcome shelter for a short break in rainy weather. The very quiet paths and small roads run alongside meadows grazed by numerous herds of cattle in season.

Waterfalls, woodland, stream, at the bottom of the magnificent Brezons Valley.Forests and pastures, magnificent Cantalian landscapes; old stone burons, summer pastures, views of the Plomb du Cantal peaks.Three routes: easy (40 mins), moderate (1 hr 30 mins), full (3 hr 30 mins).Well-designed facilities to make the most of the site’s beauty without spoiling it.

Passing through Auvergne? Take the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant break in Saint-Flour. From the banks of the Anver, climb up to discover the upper town via the Chemin des Chèvres and don't forget to stock up on cheese!

Stage2 of theGR®400, travelling clockwise. Plomb du Cantal and a long panoramic ridge before descending to Thiézac.

The Plateau de la Planèze starting from Prat de Bouc. N.B. Following the route with the Visorando app can be very useful in the forest due to the numerous trail intersections encountered.

Stage 7 of our Tour du Cantal. This is the final stage of the Tour du Cantal, with another change to the GR®400 route: instead of returning to Murat, we head back to Laveissière (where we left our vehicle, see episode 1). Most of this stage is in the shade, but the descent brings the heat..

The highest peak in Europe's largest volcanic complex, the Plomb du Cantal (1,855 m) offers unobstructed views of the Monts-Dore (Puy-de-Sancy) to the north and the Cézallier and Aubrac plateaus to the south.

Hike on one of the must-see sites in Cantal, preferably outside the tourist season, when the Lioran chairlifts are not in operation. After the tranquillity of the summer pastures on the Prés Marty, the Plomb du Cantal reveals superb landscapes. A return trip along the ridge to the Chapelle du Cantal allows you to make the most of these heights.

Its height of 1855 metres make Plomb du Cantal the second highest peak in the Massif Central after the Puy de Sancy. Starting from the Col de Prat de Bouc, this hike initially leads to the summit ascent and descent on the northern slope, followed by a climb up the slopes of the Puy du Rocher before returning to Prat de Bouc.

A partially shaded hike in the Lagnon valley offering views of two waterfalls.

Short hike along the ridges with breathtaking views of the Cantal mountains. You can reach the starting point by taking the cable car from Le Lioran or by following the same route in the opposite direction. After enjoying the view from the highest point in this beautiful department, you will reach the Pas des Alpins by following the GR®4/GR®400 marked trail. You will then climb up to the Puy du Rocher to enjoy another breathtaking view of the Plomb du Cantal and its surroundings. Then you will descend towards the Lioran resort on the ridges. The walk ends in the Lioran forest.Please note: after passing Puy du Rocher, two areas may seem a little difficult for some as they require descending the rock, but aids have been put in place.