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Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac – Nasbinals
Visorando Member
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Devèz waterfall and Puech du Roussillon
6.43 mi
+984 ft
-971 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Curières (Aveyron)
Circular to discover the beautiful Devèz Waterfall, with a first part through the forest and a second part on the beautiful summer pastures of Puech du Roussillon. Lots of streams in the forest and beautiful views from the summer pastures.GPS or Visorando app recommended.
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.
Cascade du Devèz
6.01 mi
+889 ft
-873 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Curières (Aveyron)
Through the forest, discover an ancient wolf pit and the Devèz waterfall. You'll then pass through a mountain pasture with a view towards Rodez.
Small stone bridge at Curières
0.97 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Curières (Aveyron)
A very short circular route to discover a small stone bridge over the Boralde Flaujaguèse, which flows below the village of Curières.
Roc de Carbonade and Croix des Goutals
6.52 mi
+748 ft
-735 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Urcize (Cantal)
A hike mainly through forest, offering access to two superb viewpoints over the vast Aubrac plateau.
Oratory of Montpeyroux and Château du Bousquet
5.79 mi
+673 ft
-666 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Montpeyroux (Aveyron)
A loop trail through Aubrac cow pastures, passing by an oratory offering a sweeping view, then by a magnificent castle straight out of a fairy tale.
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).
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.
Via Beauregard and the cutlery workshops from Laguiole
3.42 mi
+400 ft
-407 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Laguiole (Aveyron)
A hike with beautiful views over Laguiole and the Monts d’Aubrac, as well as the Monts du Cantal. 360° panorama.
If you wish to do the hike in winter, we advise against making the return trip to the Cascade des Oules (icy path, difficult with snowshoes).
Heights of the Nuech Valley and Oule Waterfall
9.11 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,063 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Laguiole (Aveyron)
A circular in the heights of the Ruisseau de la Nuech valley, crossing summer pastures and some undergrowth, a short visit to the centre of Laguiole, and finally, a short loop along the Ruisseau du Vayssaire and an arboretum, to discover the beautiful Cascade de l'Oule waterfall.GRP®® or Visorando app useful on one section
Oules waterfalls
2.38 mi
+338 ft
-351 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Laguiole (Aveyron)
This short walk offers beautiful views of the village of Laguiole and the Oules waterfall.
The Old Vineyards of Saint Côme d'Olt
Tourist office
5.43 mi
+650 ft
-646 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Côme-d'Olt (Aveyron)
A contrasting hike through lush meadows and rich farmland on the plain or along the slopes, once covered with vineyards, with the medieval town of Saint-Côme-d'Olt in sight.
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.
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