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Prades-d'Aubrac walks
The Cousteilles and Serre Stream route starting from Prades-d’Aubrac
Visorando Member
2.24 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Prades-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
This walk follows paths leading to a few cow pastures. The starting village, Prades-d’Aubrac, takes its name from the Occitan word ‘prados’, meaning meadow. The path leading to the Prades mill still bears the marks in the stone left by the wheels of carts.
Cerf route in the Lot and Boraldes Valley
9.72 mi
+2,096 ft
-2,100 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Castelnau-de-Mandailles (Aveyron)
This circular, which is very varied in every respect, is a wonderful way to discover the limestone plateaus, chestnut groves and pastures of the Lot valley.
It offers views and passages through remarkable villages and hamlets.
The Grandes Solitudes circular starting from Les Mazes.
10.96 mi
+1,847 ft
-1,857 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
Grandes Solitudes is in fact a continuation of the PR®6 "Solitudes" route in the Chamina guidebook, but with an extension. The lower part of Solitude in the Chamina guidebook is impassable. The route starts from Les Mazes heading north, then gradually follows the drovers' road and soon, with your head increasingly in the sky, you will gain 300 metres in altitude and enjoy sumptuous panoramic views. The return journey follows the Mardonenque boralde (small river).
Mardonenque Stream circular loop
7.39 mi
+2,152 ft
-2,152 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
The commune of Aurelle-Verlac is a vast, south-facing, sloping plateau covering 55 square kilometres, overlooking the Lot valley. To explore it, here is a circular route starting from Verlac which passes through Les Mazes, Naves, Le Cros, Les Recostes and finally Les Fessouyres.
Le Mandialou from Verlac
5.80 mi
+787 ft
-768 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
Aurelle is a sanctuary of rural life. It has a 13th-century chapel, a communal bread oven, a few houses, a garden and a mill.
This village offers threePR®1,PR®2andPR®3hikes. This description applies toPR®2.
The Bois des Hourciéres by Aurelle
10.05 mi
+1,926 ft
-1,896 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
In Verlac, three circular routes (PR®1,PR®2andPR®3) all pass through Aurelle and follow the same path up to that point. These three hikes will dazzle you in spring with the extremely rich flora of the Aubrac meadows and in autumn with the combination of brown, yellow and orange colours of its forests.
The Escoudats woods
4.83 mi
+719 ft
-709 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
In Verlac, three circularPR®1,PR®2andPR®3loops all pass through Aurelle and follow the same route up to that point. These three hikes will dazzle you in spring with the extremely rich flora of the Aubrac meadows and in autumn with the combinations of brown, yellow and orange in its forests.
The Roman road in Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac
5.16 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
A very pleasant hike, starting in the shade of hazelnut and ash trees. Then, on the Roman road, you will encounter the beautiful Aubrac cows (in season) with superb views of the Lot valley. Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac is a stop on the Way of St James and its bridge is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the title "Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France".
Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac – Nasbinals
10.19 mi
+1,962 ft
-732 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
This fourth stage follows theGR® 65 Way of St James in reverse; it is one of the most beautiful stages of the route, listed in its entirety as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a steady, shaded climb, the path crosses the Aubrac plateaus, passing through the exceptional site of Aubrac.
On the heights of Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac via Belvezet
8.09 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,421 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
You will meet many pilgrims in the first part of the hike, up to Belvezet, topped by its heavily eroded neck. A long stretch of road (caution for those allergic to tarmac!), although with very little traffic, takes you through the Saint-Chely-d'Aubrac valley to the mountain pastures, where you will only encounter beautiful Aubrac cows. Visit the village at the end of the hike.
One-day pilgrim on the Aubrac
11.30 mi
+2,011 ft
-1,982 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
A day on the majestic Aubrac plateau, with its drovers' roads and pastures.This route can be combined with the Aubrac–Nasbinals round trip (published on Visorando), allowing you to create a two-day hike with an overnight stay in Nasbinals.
Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac – Espalion
14.34 mi
+984 ft
-2,523 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
The twenty-second stage of the Way of St James. On this stage, which is all downhill, you leave the Aubrac plateau to reach the Aveyron region, on the banks of the Lot, passing through the village of Saint-Côme-d’Olt, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, which has managed to preserve its character over the centuries. You arrive in the town of Espalion, which has grown up on the banks of the Lot, and you will notice on the hillsides the old terraces once planted with vines and fruit trees.
Malescombes Path
5.77 mi
+919 ft
-906 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt (Aveyron)
For those who enjoy climbs. From the start in Sainte-Eulalie-d’Olt and almost all the way to Malescombes, the route climbs along a path through the woodland to reach the plateau at Malescombes. Here you’ll be treated to a magnificent view of the Aubrac and all the surrounding valleys.
In the woods of Combetalade (short version)
4.31 mi
+997 ft
-997 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
This walk through the woods offers panoramic views of the Lot valley and the foothills of the Aubrac.
The Castelnau Dam from Lassouts
9.01 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,043 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lassouts (Aveyron)
Circular route alternating between meadows, woodland and a lake in a protected natural area.
The Lauras Stream
Tourist office
5.32 mi
+814 ft
-814 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Lassouts (Aveyron)
From the village of Lassouts, you can look out over the rugged, wooded slopes of the Lot valley, with some truly exceptional views.
Le Barribès
2.21 mi
+469 ft
-449 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
Leave the bustling town centre behind and discover the cool, peaceful shade of the woods. Along the Barribès stream, tanneries were once set up: test your fitness with friends or family. A glimpse of the foothills of the Aubrac, to be avoided in case of rising water levels.
In the woods of Combetalade
6.74 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,483 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
This walk through the woods offers panoramic views of the Lot valley and the villages of Saint-Geniez-d'Olt, Pomayrols and its castle.
In fact, it's the Aveyron as we love it.
Le Puech del Rey
3.35 mi
+692 ft
-699 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
This is an educational walk organised by two classes and their teachers, with the involvement of the Aveyron Departmental Hiking Committee and local authorities. It is also suitable for families.
Private property (3); see the notice dated 1 September 2023 for an alternative route
The Aurelle chapel at the start of the route from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
11.21 mi
+2,093 ft
-2,096 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
Leave the comfortable Lot valley behind to venture higher up and experience the most authentic aspects of the Haut Rouergue and the Aubrac. The village of Aurelle is a truly inspiring testament to life in days gone by – and, indeed, not so long ago. As you climb towards it, the views are fabulous and the surrounding countryside enchanting, with its meadows carpeted in flowers.
Les Pessoles
4.49 mi
+679 ft
-709 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
A family walk combining a bit of mountain terrain, followed by a descent into a lovely valley with a magnificent boralde(a large stream) – a magnificent boralde from which the town’s water is drawn. Of particular note is the bridge, which is said to date back to Roman times...
From Naves to Cazalet via the PR®5
14.73 mi
+2,080 ft
-2,110 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Aurelle-Verlac (Aveyron)
Imagine you’ve been invited on a transhumance; the journey begins in the beautiful village of Naves d’Aubrac. We follow the drovers' roads that will lead us towards the mountains—the name given to these vast grassy expanses. Up there, the air is crisp and the views are magnificent. Cazalet dominates the ascent, then we reach the highest point, the Celtic cross of La Rhode. We begin the descent, gazing out at the vast and infinitely deep horizons.
The Vaysseries starting from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
2.52 mi
+472 ft
-472 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt (Aveyron)
A walk that is also suitable for families, with beautiful views over Saint-Geniez-d'Olt.
Cave and Montagne des Enguilhens from Viala Haut
8.51 mi
+1,007 ft
-988 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Condom-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
A beautiful circular route on the heights of Condom-d'Aubrac, in the summer pastures of the Montagne des Enguilhens and through some beautiful sections of beech forest. Discover a memorial site of the Maquis Roland de l'Aubrac, the Grotte des Enguilhens.
The Neck of Belvezet
5.61 mi
+679 ft
-663 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
This figure-of-eight walk takes in a geological feature dating back 9 million years. To reach it, you follow an old drovers' road and return via good paths through the pastures.
Boralde Valley in Condom
7.75 mi
+1,007 ft
-994 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Condom-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
A route that first passes through the heights of the Boralde de Condom before descending into the valley of this forest-lined river. Two return trips to the edge of the boralde are added to this circular route to discover the ruins of a mill and an old bridge.
Pierrefiche - Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
6.15 mi
+873 ft
-892 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefiche (Aveyron)
A delightful route for exploring Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt and its surroundings. A very pleasant walk through the valley, which forms a circular route with a visit to Sainte-Eulalie halfway along the route.
Stroll through Aubrac
1.71 mi
+79 ft
-75 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
Short discovery walk among the pilgrims of Compostela, during a break in Aubrac.
Aubrac - Nasbinals
10.99 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,053 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac (Aveyron)
If you want to get a taste of the pilgrim's life, this circuit is for you. It is a short round trip that can be done on its own.
Combined with the One-Day Pilgrim's Tour of Aubrac (published on Visorando), it can be turned into a two-day hike with an overnight stay in Nasbinals.
Loop at Cruéjouls
2.38 mi
+256 ft
-253 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Cruéjouls (Aveyron)
Discover the beautiful village of Cruejouls andexplore the local heritage: the wash house, the causse, the weighbridge, the Moulinou, the communal oven and the magnificent church. Follow the tarmac roads and paths and admire the heritage, the views of the village and the surrounding countryside.
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