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The wayside crosses around Malzieu
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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?
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.
Circular route around Le Malzieu via Le Nozier
5.46 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
An easy nature walk at the foot of the Margeride.
Around Le Péchadu
10.01 mi
+919 ft
-902 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
A walk alternating between forest sections and stretches across meadows. Best enjoyed on foot or by mountain bike, following the small, unspoilt paths.
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.
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.
Mauriono Circular Route
4.74 mi
+492 ft
-492 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
A walk through the fields on the hills above the village, offering lovely views of the Malzieu and the Truyère Valley.
From Malzieu-Ville to Termes
14.40 mi
+1,706 ft
-807 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Malzieu-Ville (Lozère)
Esecond stage with a gentle gradient that will take you to the edge of the Aubrac region. The villages you’ll pass through along this route once had monasteries owned by La Chaise-Dieu, a powerful Benedictine abbey situated in the Haute-Loire. No traces of them remain today... Along the way, you’ll be captivated by the medieval site of Apcher and its rich heritage.
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!
La Valette, starting from Prunières
7.40 mi
+833 ft
-820 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Prunières (Lozère) (Lozère)
Head towards the hamlet of La Valette, situated 3 km from the village of Prunières in a peaceful spot on the banks of the Truyère. A castle once stood here, whose lords were vassals of the barony of Apcher – another village with a rich medieval history, where you can wander through the narrow streets and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the whole of the Margeride from the top of the castle keep.
Calvaire de Recoux and Roc del Burre, starting from Saint-Just
6.73 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just (Cantal) (Cantal)
Setting off from the charming village of Saint-Just, numerous granite boulders are scattered here and there across the landscape. The most unusual is undoubtedly the Recoux Calvary, an imposing mass of granite topped by three majestic crosses, a testament to the skill of local stonemasons and to an era when men erected calvaries to the glory of God. On the way back, you cannot miss the Roc del Burre, better known as the Pierre Branlante. It’s up to you to find the right spot to make this 400-tonne boulder move with just one hand.
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 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.
Mont Mouchet from the Croix du Fau
6.90 mi
+981 ft
-971 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-du-Fau (Lozère)
Discover the highest point of the Margeride and enjoy a 360° panorama of the Auvergne mountains. In good weather, you can also see the Alps and the Pyrenees.
Montchauvet – Notre-Dame de Beaulieu circular loop
6.01 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,339 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Malzieu-Forain (Lozère)
The Margeride is a little-known mountain range home to remarkable landscapes of moorland, meadows and high-altitude forests. Along this route, you’ll first discover the Brassalières mountain pastures, the starting point of this walk, then the panoramic view from the summit of Montchauvet and finally Notre-Dame de Beaulieu, an iconic site situated in the Tombatou Stream valley.
The Valadour Footbridge in Chaliers
6.19 mi
+1,007 ft
-981 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Loubaresse (Cantal) (Cantal)
Starting from Loubaresse, near an exit from the A75 motorway, this route follows the GR® de Pays circular Boucle de la Truyère and a variant that "turns" around the Truyère river to the village of Chaliers, which is well worth taking the time to explore. The route takes small local roads on both the left and right banks of this river with its wild gorges, crossing it twice via footbridges at Valadour and Terran.
The actual duration of the route is 4 hours and 40 minutes (GPS watch data), including a short stop in Chaliers.
Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole – Aumont-Aubrac
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!
From Chabannes to the confluence of the Truyère and the Rimeize
4.13 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Fontans (Lozère)
A lovely walk leading to the confluence of the Truyère and the Rimeize, then following the Truyère through unspoilt countryside and traditional farmland. An easy and pleasant route where, if you keep quiet, you’re likely to spot some wildlife.
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