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Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole – Aumont-Aubrac
Visorando Member
8.31 mi
+988 ft
-554 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole (Lozère)
Nineteenth stage of the Way of St James. This final stage in Margeride before crossing the Aubrac is fairly short and allows you to recover from the previous stages by visiting the pretty town of Aumont-Aubrac.
You’ll be walking through a landscape of streams and mountain flora, with magnificent scenery!
The mountains of Mialanes and Les Ducs
6.75 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,030 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Forain (Lozère)
A walk in Margeride, Europe’s largest granite massif, taking in the villages of Mialanes and Les Ducs on the heights of Malzieu-Ville.
Tour of the lake in Malzieu-Ville
3.23 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
This is an easy family trail that allows you to discover the rich local flora and fauna. Only a stony section at the start and end of the lake may make this short hike difficult for those who are less mobile.
The Porte des Fées at the start of the Malzieu
4.68 mi
+525 ft
-522 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
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.
Discovering the Barons of Apcher
9.23 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
A walk through woods and meadows to explore the medieval site of Apcher.
The wayside crosses around Malzieu
7.42 mi
+866 ft
-856 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
A walk dotted with wayside crosses, which once served to guide travellers but also served as a reminder to the local population of their duty of devotion to God. By the way, how many did you count?
Aumont-Aubrac - Prinsuéjols
8.86 mi
+764 ft
-282 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aumont-Aubrac (Lozère)
The first stage of the 5-day Tour de l'Aubrac, this hike already offers a good glimpse of the magnificent landscapes of the Aubrac: fields, woods, hills, beautiful granite-stone houses, crosses at almost every crossroads, and of course, the proud Aubrac cows.
Tour of the Monts d'Aubrac
63.52 mi
+5,955 ft
-5,978 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Aumont-Aubrac (Lozère)
The Aubrac is a granite plateau partly covered in basalt. A vast grazing area for the famous Aubrac cattle, it is criss-crossed by numerous paths, the most famous of which is the Way of St James, the Via Podensis starting from Le Puy-en-Velay. This short five-day Tour of the Monts d'Aubrac allows you to explore the southern half, passing through iconic locations such as Aumont-Aubrac, Prinsuéjols, Les Rajas, Saint-Chely-d'Aubrac, Aubrac, and Nasbinals.
Aumont Aubrac – Nasbinals
16.49 mi
+1,302 ft
-922 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Aumont-Aubrac (Lozère)
Twentieth stage of the Camino de Santiago. For this stage, leave the Margeride for the Aubrac. You’ll realise you’re in the Aubrac when the trees disappear – and it’s absolutely stunning! The colours, the landscapes, the cows, the silence, the sky, the rocks. You’ll feel tiny in the face of nature’s immensity.
The balconies of the Truyère
10.36 mi
+2,198 ft
-2,172 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Blavignac (Lozère)
A superb hike, mostly through woods, to discover the wild and little-known Truyère gorges. Suitable for experienced walkers only due to the distance and elevation gain.
The geoscope and arboretum at the Lozère rest area
0.53 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Les Monts-Verts (Lozère)
Take a break from the A75 for a pleasant and informative stop!
The hamlets of Saint-Privat-du-Fau
7.25 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,086 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-du-Fau (Lozère)
Set off to discover the typical villages of the Margeride and its local heritage. This pleasant walk, offering superb views of the massif and the Cantal mountains, is also accessible by mountain bike.
The Truc de Fortunio circular loop via Lake Charpal
13.17 mi
+2,005 ft
-2,018 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
A circular route starting from Rieutort-de-Randon along forest paths that will take you to the Truc de Fortunio orientation point. It offers a 360° panorama (views of the Aubrac, Lozère, Lake Charpal, etc.)
You will then head back down to the Charpal Dam before following the Colagne river back to your starting point.
Around Rieutort-de-Randon
5.31 mi
+817 ft
-814 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Rieutort-de-Randon (Lozère)
Walk around Rieutort-de-Randon with a view of the Randon signal.
From Col des Issartets to Lac du Moulinet via Le Batifolier
5.43 mi
+522 ft
-548 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-de-Peyre (Lozère)
Beautiful route between Aubrac and Margeride on the Terre de Peyre trails amid Scots pines, via Moulinet Lake.
Tour of Lac du Moulinet
1.31 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Buisson (Lozère)
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.
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