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Saint-Privat-du-Fau walks
The hamlets of Saint-Privat-du-Fau
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.
Mont Mouchet from the Croix du Fau
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
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 balconies of the Truyère
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.
From Malzieu-Ville to Termes
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.
Around Le Péchadu
A walk alternating between forest sections and stretches across meadows. Best enjoyed on foot or by mountain bike, following the small, unspoilt paths.
Mauriono Circular Route
A walk through the fields on the hills above the village, offering lovely views of the Malzieu and the Truyère Valley.
The Porte des Fées at the start of the Malzieu
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
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.
Circular route around Le Malzieu via Le Nozier
An easy nature walk at the foot of the Margeride.
Discovering the Barons of Apcher
A walk through woods and meadows to explore the medieval site of Apcher.
The wayside crosses around Malzieu
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?
The mountains of Mialanes and Les Ducs
A walk in Margeride, Europe’s largest granite massif, taking in the villages of Mialanes and Les Ducs on the heights of Malzieu-Ville.
Walk in the Margeride Forest
A short, gentle walk with views of the surrounding mountains and the Monts du Cantal. This walk follows a forest track through the woods. It is accessible on foot, by mountain bike and on snowshoes.
The geoscope and arboretum at the Lozère rest area
Take a break from the A75 for a pleasant and informative stop!
La Valette, starting from Prunières
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.
The Lajo Peat Bogs Trail
A lovely, family-friendly and educational walk along well-marked, easy paths. Over a short distance, you can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes: deciduous and coniferous woodland, peat bogs, rocky outcrops, heathland and views out across the plain. Boardwalks allow you to venture deep into the peat bog. Information boards explain the history and biology of the peat bogs and forests, etc. Beautiful trees: the scents of broom, the forest and the heathland… A lovely walk for everyone.