Rocher des Pendus

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Quick access to an orientation board offering a view of the town of Vic-sur-Cère and its valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 0.74 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 197 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 197 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,458 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,261 ft
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The Cantal Mountains
Vic-sur-Cère
Rocher des Pendus

Description of the walk

Start from the Col de Curebourse on the D54. There is a small car park at the corner of the four-way junction.

(S/E) Proceed with caution along the Route des Montagnes (D54) for a few metres, until you reach the private car park opposite the hotel

(1) Cross the car park and take the path that follows the edge of the woods. The slope becomes moderately steeper through the woodland and, after a right-hand bend, reaches the Rocher des Pendus viewing platform.

(2) After taking in the view, return to the car park by following the same route back (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,261 ft - Car park - Col de Curebourse (994m)
  2. 1 : mi 0.05 - alt. 3,268 ft - Restaurant car park
  3. 2 : mi 0.37 - alt. 3,458 ft - Rock of the Hanged
  4. S/E : mi 0.74 - alt. 3,261 ft - Car park - Col de Curebourse (994m)

Notes

In the Middle Ages, this rock was the site of execution for those sentenced to hanging who had been tried in the bailiwick of Vic-sur-Cère. Metal hooks were fixed to the rock face, with a rope attached to each hook. The condemned person, after taking a final look at this sublime panorama, was hurled into the void. (Source: Carladès Tourist Office).

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
PATRICE31800
PATRICE31800

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone. A short round trip that takes us to a lovely viewpoint overlooking Vic and its valley, with some background on the site. Great!

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Planeu
Planeu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Historically interesting view of Vic-sur-Cère

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Stephaniedecharentemaritime
Stephaniedecharentemaritime

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short walk with a bit of a challenge.

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