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Plomb du Cantal from the Col de Prat-de-Bouc
Walker 
7.85 km
+468 m
-468 m
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
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.
Loop around Plomb du Cantal
Walker 
14.25 km
+933 m
-933 m
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
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.
Le Lioran - Prat de Bouc
Walker 
9.15 km
+617 m
-485 m
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
Stage 6 of our Tour du Cantal. A beautiful climb from the Lioran resort to the Plomb du Cantal, starting with a forest section, then a steep climb to reach the Puy du Rocher via the Aiguillon; cross over to reach the cable car station and a final (moderate) climb to the Plomb du Cantal.Panoramic views in all directions. Discover the landscapes of several valleys as you pass through. It's a feast for the eyes!
Tour du Cantal
Walker 
85.68 km
+4,192 m
-4,481 m
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
Tour of the Cantal in seven stages: Murat [Laveissiere] - Meije Costes - Le Falgoux - Le Fau - Mandailles - Le Lioran - Prat de Bouc - Murat [Laveissiere]
Very beautiful stages between the Cère, Jordanne and Alagnon valleys. Between the ridges offering unforgettable views (360° panoramas), the ascent of the puys adding a touch of "mountain" to the experience, the summer pastures dotted with flower-filled meadows and encounters with both the flora and fauna and the people who live in this corner of the Cantal and are happy to share their territory.
Walks near Plomb du Cantal
Prat de Bouc–Lavessière
Walker
14.67 km
+248 m
-706 m
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Albepierre-Bredons (Cantal)
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..
Meije Coste - Le Falgoux
Walker 
17.25 km
+609 m
-1,139 m
6h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
Stage 2 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400. A long and challenging stage due to the heat in June. It might be better to split the stages differently. Some very beautiful sections, particularly the arrival on the ridge before Puy Mary, the area around Puy de la Tourte, etc. More difficult sections: the Brèche de Rolland, the Luchard plateau and the long descent to Falgoux. It should be noted that the ascent of Puy Mary is not compulsory.
Laveissiere - Meije Coste
Walker 
9.74 km
+802 m
-289 m
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Laveissière (Cantal)
Stage 1 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400
First "glitch" of the route from Murat. It turns out that the GR®400 route has been changed due to right of way issues (from what we understand). So, instead of climbing from Murat up to the ridges and following them to the Bec de l'Aigle rock, we had to descend to the village of Laveissière and climb back up from La Bourgeade. We decided to start from Laveissière.
Mandailles - Le Lioran
Walker 
12.54 km
+693 m
-388 m
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.
Paulhac - Valuéjols
Walker 15.44 km
+611 m
-584 m
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Paulhac (Cantal)
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.
Le Fau - Mandailles
Walker 
13.30 km
+815 m
-873 m
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Le Fau (Cantal)
Stage 4 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400
Another beautiful stage alternating between summer pastures, forests, ridges, peaks (puy) and passes. Long, with quite a lot of elevation gain and loss. Bring plenty of water!
Tour of the Puy Mary - GR400
Walker 
17.92 km
+999 m
-686 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Le Falgoux (Cantal)
A beautiful three-day hike, sleeping in a bivouac, with interesting variations in altitude.
Le Falgoux - Le Fau
Walker 
9.03 km
+408 m
-601 m
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-de-Salers (Cantal)
Stage 3 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400. Departure above the hamlet of Récusset, at the end of the long forest track. The upper part of this hike is on open tracks with no shade. The descent, although some sections are shaded, remains exposed.