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                 Abbeys of Pébrac and Chanteuges
                Abbeys of Pébrac and Chanteuges            
            
        
                A beautiful long loop, rich in scenery and built heritage, on the heights of the Allier.            
            
            
    
                 La Durande
                La Durande            
            
         
        
        
                Starting from Le Vernet, this walk offers beautiful panoramic views of the Devès at the summit of La Durande.            
            
            
    
                 The chapel and tower of Rochegude
                The chapel and tower of Rochegude            
            
         
        
        
                This easy hike takes you along theGR® 65 (the famous Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle trail) to discover the chapel and keep of Rochegude, which dominate the Allier valley. Then a beautiful descent through a forest will take you to Pratclaux for a return to the village of Saint-Privat.            
            
            
    
                 Saint-Didier
                Saint-Didier            
            
         
        
        
                A walk to discover the village of Saint-Didier-d'Allier from above. A beautiful descent from Chier to Saint-Didier overlooking the Allier valley, the Rouchoux Gorges and the castle of Saint-Didier.The return to Saint-Privat d'Allier is partly along the road, but it is narrow and very beautiful.            
            
            
    
                 The Treuil cave
                The Treuil cave            
            
         
        
        
                Starting from Saint-Privat-d'Allier, a large mountain village at an altitude of 870 metres, follow this route to discover the imposing Treuil cave, with the added bonus of beautiful views of the Allier Gorges.            
            
            
    
                 Stroll around Saint-Jean-Lachalm
                Stroll around Saint-Jean-Lachalm            
            
        
                A short hike to discover this village in the Devès region, a Cluniac site.            
            
            
    
                 The Porte des Fées at the start of the Malzieu
                The Porte des Fées at the start of the Malzieu            
            
         
        
        
                A short walk leads to a majestic natural site and a perfect view of the Truyère Gorges. Be careful in rainy weather, however, as the area around the Porte des Fées can be slippery.            
            
            
    
                 From the banks of the Senouire in Lavaudieu to the red stones of the village of Buze
                From the banks of the Senouire in Lavaudieu to the red stones of the village of Buze            
            
        
                Lavaudieu is one of the most beautiful villages in France.
This walk invites you to leave the village and stroll through the surrounding hills, passing through villages such as Buze, whose houses are built of red arkose.            
            
            
    
                 The path around Lac du Bouchet
                The path around Lac du Bouchet            
            
         
        
        
                An ideal place for a walk, Lac du Bouchet is reminiscent of a Canadian lake. A real gem in its forest setting, this circular lake of volcanic origin occupies the site of an ancient crater.
The suggested route allows you to walk around it. It is a very easy walk that can be enjoyed by the whole family.            
            
            
    
                 Along the Senouire: from Lavaudieu to Château de Domeyrat.
                Along the Senouire: from Lavaudieu to Château de Domeyrat.            
            
         
        
        
                Along the Vallée de Dieu (Valley of God), the former name given to the Senouire valley, this walk combines the pleasure of walking with the discovery of the Haute Loire's heritage. It takes us from the village of Lavaudieu, one of the most beautiful villages in France, to the impressive towers of the medieval castle of Domeyrat.            
            
            
    
                 Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas - Pradelles
                Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas - Pradelles            
            
         
        
        
                This route is the third stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This is undoubtedly the easiest stage of the tour. The route follows the GR®70 (follow the well-known GR® markings). Please note the route may have been slightly modified from what is shown on the map, in particular to avoid a few short stretches of busy road.            
            
            
    
                 Views of the Château de Lavoûte-sur-Loire and the Fortress of Polignac
                Views of the Château de Lavoûte-sur-Loire and the Fortress of Polignac            
            
         
        
        
                This beautiful hike offers, in turn, a bird's eye view of the Château de Lavoûte-sur-Loire along the banks of the Loire, a distant view of the Château de Polignac and, finally, the discovery of two shepherd's huts in the heart of a vineyard that has almost disappeared.            
            
            
    
                 The Shepherd's Huts Trail
                The Shepherd's Huts Trail            
            
         
        
        
                Discover the Chibottes Valley, a site classified as a landscape of outstanding beauty since 8 March 2016. These small dry stone huts, built from stones cleared from the plots of land, were used as shelters by shepherds and farmers who cultivated orchards and terraced vineyards (known as "chambées").
This trail forms a loop, partly following the Way of St James on the way back.            
            
            
    
                 Mont Denise
                Mont Denise            
            
         
        
        
                Starting from Le Puy-en-Velay, this route takes you to the summit of the volcanic Mont Denise. From the top, there is a breathtaking view of the Polignac fortress, the town of Le Puy and, in the background, the Mézenc massif.            
            
            
    
                 Margeride and its hamlets
                Margeride and its hamlets            
            
         
        
        
                Starting from the village of Grandrieu, this hike allows you to discover the small Margeride massif (formerly Gévaudan) and its typical granite villages. The route described was completed in half a day by young people (aged 7 to 11) from the Sentiers en Margeride hiking club. Difficulty: E2/T2/R1 (according to FFrandonnée classification).            
            
            
    
                 The Way of St James. Stage 1. Puy-en-Velay / St Privat d'Allier
                The Way of St James. Stage 1. Puy-en-Velay / St Privat d'Allier            
            
         
        
        
                Twenty to thirty thousand walkers set out from Puy-en-Velay every year to do the pilgrimage along the Way of St. James. Discover the Way of St. James by doing the first stage by foot. You can return to Puy-en-Velay in the evening in a special coach.            
            
            
    
                 Discovery tour of Le Puy-en-Velay and its monuments
                Discovery tour of Le Puy-en-Velay and its monuments            
            
         
        
        
                As you follow this route, discover Le Puy-en-Velay (the starting point of the Way of St James) and its monuments: the cathedral, Rocher Corneille and the Statue of Notre-Dame de France, the Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe Chapel, the cloister, the town hall, the theatre, the Crozatier Museum and the Henri-Vinay Garden.            
            
            
    
                 The Polignac Fortress
                The Polignac Fortress            
            
         
        
        
                This loop between Aiguilhe and the village of Polignac, classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", combines sustained climbs, flat sections and fast descents. As you climb, it offers beautiful views of the town of Le Puy-en-Velay and the Polignac Fortress perched on its volcanic hill. Return via the path along the Borne.            
            
            
    
                 Le Puy-en-Velay - Monastier-sur-Gazeille
                Le Puy-en-Velay - Monastier-sur-Gazeille            
            
         
        
        
                This route is the first stage of a complete journey along the Chemin de Stevenson between Le-Puy-en-Velay and Alès. Please note that the signposting to follow the Chemin de Stevenson has been modified since 2016. On this first stage, following road repairs on the Le Puy bypass, this description follows this modified itinerary.            
            
            
    
                 Chemin de Stevenson (Robert Louis Stevenson Trail)
                Chemin de Stevenson (Robert Louis Stevenson Trail)            
            
         
        
        
                A 13-stage journey along the famous route described by Robert Louis Stevenson in his 1878 travel notes. This tour follows the complete route from le Puy-en-Velay to Alès.            
            
            
    
                 Loop starting from Solignac-sur-Loire
                Loop starting from Solignac-sur-Loire            
            
         
        
        
                A very beautiful walk, with views in all directions over the peaks of the Haute-Loire. An easy hike, although there is a slightly uneven descent at the end of the route, requiring good footwear.            
            
            
    
                 Beaume Waterfall
                Beaume Waterfall            
            
         
        
        
                Short circuit to visit the Beaume waterfall. Wear good shoes for the descent to the waterfall. Avoid pushchairs. In summer, you can swim.            
            
            
    
                 The wild Loire from Coubon via the Serre de la Fare
                The wild Loire from Coubon via the Serre de la Fare            
            
         
        
        
                This hike starts in Coubon, a village that marks the southern boundary of the Puy-en-Velay basin and opens onto the Loire Gorges.The route makes a wide loop around the Serre de la Fare, a site that was the subject of fierce debate between environmentalists and developers over a dam project that was abandoned in 1991.The hike takes place in wild surroundings with remarkable views of the Loire and the Devès plateau.            
            
            
    
                 Short tour of the Planèze de Saint-Flour in three days
                Short tour of the Planèze de Saint-Flour in three days            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Saint-Flour - Paulhac
                Saint-Flour - Paulhac            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 The Alleuze site
                The Alleuze site            
            
         
        
        
                Between gorges and plateaus, this circuit offers varied landscapes and paths with superb views of the Alleuze site.            
            
            
    
                 Saint Quentin, a renovated hamlet overlooking the Loire Gorges
                Saint Quentin, a renovated hamlet overlooking the Loire Gorges            
            
         
        
        
                This tour of part of the Chaspinhac plateau offers numerous views of the Puy en Velay basin, Mont Bar and the Loire Gorges. It is an opportunity to discover Saint Quentin, a hamlet abandoned for more than fifty years that enthusiasts have restored and brought back to life in the summer months with exhibitions, shows or simply by sharing a drink.            
            
            
    
                 The villages of La Blache and Le Riou
                The villages of La Blache and Le Riou            
            
         
        
        
                This route takes you on a discovery of the villages of Riou, with its wash house, and La Blache, with its bread oven. It also offers beautiful views of the Emblavez plain and the rounded or slightly pointed hills known locally as "les knolls".            
            
            
    
                 Mont Recours in Beaulieu
                Mont Recours in Beaulieu            
            
         
        
        
                This short route takes you to Mont Recours in the commune of Beaulieu, north of Le Puy-en-Velay. From the summit of this ancient volcanic vent, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Emblavez hills.            
            
            
    
                 From Arlempdes to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges
                From Arlempdes to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges            
            
         
        
        
                This excursion takes you from Arlempdes, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France since 1999, to Saint-Arcons-de-Barges... for a particularly pleasant stroll.            
            
            
    
                 The rock of Arlempdes
                The rock of Arlempdes            
            
         
        
        
                This walk offers a beautiful view of the hilltop village of Arlempdes (pronounced "Arlende"). Listed as one of "The Most Beautiful Villages in France", it occupies a stunning site on a rocky spur overlooking the wild gorges of the Loire.            
            
            
    
                 The Bès Gorges
                The Bès Gorges            
            
         
        
        
                This somewhat rugged circuit follows a narrow path along the Gorges du Bès and offers wonderful landscapes with the ruins of Arzenc d'Apcher Castle on the opposite bank (Lozère). The path then climbs slightly onto the plateau and the view widens beyond the gorges. Throughout the valley, a climbing site offers numerous equipped routes. Passing through the villages of Morsanges and Chazals, you can admire old bread ovens.            
            
            
    
                 Pradelles - Cheylard-l'Évêque
                Pradelles - Cheylard-l'Évêque            
            
         
        
        
                This is the 4th stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage marks the transition from the Pays des Puys du Velay, with its open, hilly landscapes, to the Gévaudan, with its more enclosed landscapes and deep woodlands. The route follows the GR®70 (Red and White waymarkers).            
            
            
    
                 Lake Langogne and Donozau Waterfall
                Lake Langogne and Donozau Waterfall            
            
         
        
        
                This hike offers beautiful views of the Naussac Reservoir and the Rac de Langogne, and you can discover the small Donozau waterfall along beautiful paths.            
            
            
    
                 The Serre Cross
                The Serre Cross            
            
         
        
        
                This route allows you to admire the village of Léotoing and the ruins of its castle, and to discover the Alagnon valley, the Cézaliers mountains and the castle of Torsiac.            
            
            
    
                 From Quatre Chemins to Buisson
                From Quatre Chemins to Buisson            
            
        
                This is the fourth and final stage of a four-day tour of the Aubrac region. You will follow part of the Compostela Way (GR®65) in the opposite direction and part of the GRP® Tour des Monts d'Aubrac. This stage has the most sections along roads (with little traffic).            
            
            
    
                 The four roads near Aumont-Aubrac
                The four roads near Aumont-Aubrac            
            
         
        
        
                A lovely walk with very little elevation gain, mainly on good paths, alternating views of the Aubrac plateau, pine-covered meadows and light woods.            
            
            
    
                 The Bourianne lava flow
                The Bourianne lava flow            
            
         
        
        
                The Bourianne lava flow is the result of an interesting geological phenomenon. Halfway through this hike, walkers will discover an imposing scree slope of basalt columns at their feet and, in the distance, the Forez Massif.            
            
            
    
                 The Montfaucon Rock
                The Montfaucon Rock            
            
         
        
        
                A loop on the first hills of Livradois, to the knoll of La Grive and then to the Montfaucon rock, which overlooks the mining basin and offers a beautiful view of Nonette, Ysson, Montcelet, the Sancy massif and the Cézallier.            
            
            
    
                 Chalencon, a feudal village in the heart of the Ance valley
                Chalencon, a feudal village in the heart of the Ance valley            
            
         
        
        
                This circuit allows you to discover the feudal castle of Chalencon (Baronnie des Chalencon), perched on a promontory, nestled in the Ance valley, in the heart of a 25-hectare protected site
At its feet lies the feudal village, and spanning the Ance are two bridges: the Pont du Diable with its two arches, one of which is 15 metres high and certainly dates from the 12th century, and the 15th-century Bounery bridge.            
            
            
    
                 From Col des Issartets to Lac du Moulinet via Le Batifolier
                From Col des Issartets to Lac du Moulinet via Le Batifolier            
            
         
        
        
                Beautiful route between Aubrac and Margeride on the Terre de Peyre trails amid Scots pines, via Moulinet Lake.            
            
            
    
                 Prinsuéjols - Buron des Rajas
                Prinsuéjols - Buron des Rajas            
            
         
        
        
                This second, long stage, which is partly shaded, ends at Buron des Rajas, at the foot of Signal de Mailhebiau, the highest point in Aveyron, in a vast, wild desert landscape.            
            
            
    
                 Tour of Lac du Moulinet
                Tour of Lac du Moulinet            
            
         
        
        
                A short, easy walk around Lac du Moulinet on an easy path with pontoon bridges over marshy areas. The beach is popular in summer with swimming and water sports available. Bar on site. Magnificent in autumn and winter.            
            
            
    
                 Cheylard-l'Évêque - Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Abbey
                Cheylard-l'Évêque - Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Abbey            
            
         
        
        
                Fifth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage includes significant changes to the GR®70 signposting. Alternatives exist, notably to go directly to La Bastide-Puylaurent without passing through Notre-Dame-des-Neiges.            
            
            
    
                 Panoramic views of the Aubrac from Marchastel
                Panoramic views of the Aubrac from Marchastel            
            
         
        
        
                As its name suggests, this hike offers sweeping views of the Aubrac plateau, creating a kind of horizontal vertigo. To enjoy these views, you will need to climb two volcanic hills, which are not difficult. The villages of Rieutort and Marchastel boast beautiful heritage sites.            
            
            
    
                 The Puech del Pont and Cascade du Déroc
                The Puech del Pont and Cascade du Déroc            
            
         
        
        
                A very accessible hike, with superb views over the Aubrac Plateau. You'll pass the Cascade du Déroc waterfall, one of the region's most remarkable sites.            
            
            
    
                 Loop east of Usson-en-Forez
                Loop east of Usson-en-Forez            
            
        
                An easy hike that shortens the PR®4 (yellow markings) and offers shaded trails rising above Usson en Forez. It is not particularly difficult and offers beautiful shaded sections. The climbs are not particularly difficult and are mostly in the woods. The few sections on roads are in areas with little traffic            
            
            
    
                 From Nasbinals to Quatre Chemins
                From Nasbinals to Quatre Chemins            
            
        
                This is the third stage of a four-stage circuit in Aubrac. You will follow most of the GR®65 (Chemin de Compostelle) in the opposite direction. A slight detour from the GR®65 is recommended so that you can admire the Cascade du Déroc waterfall.            
            
            
    
                 Nasbinals - Aumont-Aubrac
                Nasbinals - Aumont-Aubrac            
            
         
        
        
                This last stage of the Tour de l'Aubrac, shared with theGR®®65Chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle à l'envers, once again showcases the vast wilderness of the Aubrac plateau. In the last third of the stage, which is a little more shaded, you can admire the imposing granite bell tower of the Church of La Chaze-de-Peyre and the Chapel of La Bastide.            
            
            
    
                 Nasbinals loop offering different landscapes of the Aubrac region
                Nasbinals loop offering different landscapes of the Aubrac region            
            
        
                This hike follows the Way of St James to the village of Aubrac, crossing fields and offering superb views of the surrounding area. Depending on the season, you may encounter numerous cows, flowers everywhere, or even snow and fog. In any case, this trail has something magical about it.After Aubrac, the route leaves the GR®65 to join the GR®6 and then the GR®670, passing through woodland, meadows with or without cows, and an old Roman road.            
            
            
     
                 
         
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