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Medieval ruins of Cotteughes and Marilhou Waterfall
Pleasant circular walk through the woods in the Marilhou Valley, where you can see a small waterfall and the ruins of a medieval village.
Marilhou valley in the Bois du Fayet
A circular route in the village of Trizac, before setting off to explore the Bois du Fayet, where the Marilhou stream flows.
The Émilie trail from the Col de Néronne
A superb hike along a ridge with views of the Cantal mountains.
Puy Violent and Croix des Vachers
This easy walk will take you to the summit of Puy Violent, where you can admire a superb 360° view of the Aurillac plain and Puy Mary.
Above the Croix des Vachers, an orientation table will tell you the name of each peak.
Le Falgoux - Le Fau
Stage 3 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400. Departure above the hamlet of Récusset, at the end of the long forest track. The upper part of this hike is on open tracks with no shade. The descent, although some sections are shaded, remains exposed.
Tour of the Puy Mary - GR400
A beautiful three-day hike, sleeping in a bivouac, with interesting variations in altitude.
The Salins Waterfall
A very pleasant short walk to discover the Salins waterfall, the Monzola stream and the village of Salins, mostly in the shade of the undergrowth. There are many points of interest along the route to keep children interested (waterfall, rope bridge, river, etc.).
The path is fully marked in blue. A huge thank you to the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Mauriac for developing and maintaining this walk.
Puy de Menoyre and the Menetois countryside
A circular route passing by the summit of Puy de Menoyre, which was once a viewpoint... and also the site of an old quarry.
Menet carved stone trail
Pleasant, shaded circular route offering beautiful views of the village and lake, punctuated by carved stone sculptures.
Le Fau - Mandailles
Stage 4 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400
Another beautiful stage alternating between summer pastures, forests, ridges, peaks (puy) and passes. Long, with quite a lot of elevation gain and loss. Bring plenty of water!
Majonenc Pond, Coustie Dolmen and Châteauneuf Organs
A double circular route through the countryside, starting from Riom-ès-Montagne, to discover a pond, a dolmen and basalt columns. See Practical Information for a shorter and less tarmac route (12.7 km).
Le Puy de Peyre Arse
A long walk along the ridges allows you to enjoy the view of the Puy du Cantal, the Puy de Sancy and the Plomb du Cantal. Pass through the Brèche de Roland and return to the Cirque d'Eylac with the marmots.
Puy Mary from the Pas de Peyrol
The circuit offers magnificent panoramic views of twelve valleys from the summit.
Puy Mary, a veritable pyramid when seen from the sky, rises to 1,783 metres. In the heart of the Cantalien Massif, it is surrounded by exceptional landscapes formed by volcanic activity and glacial erosion, representing the largest volcano in Europe (2,700 km²).
Chastel viewpoint and Violon valley
A long circular route passing through several hamlets and villages, through the Violon valley and the Belvédère de Chastel.GPS or Visorando app useful on certain sections.
The Agayrou Rock
A short circular route offering superb views over the Sumène valley.
Le Puy Mary from the Col de Serre
Climb to the summit of the famous Puy Mary from the south-east, via a very pleasant trail, leaving your car quite far away to avoid the crowds of visitors who gather at the Pas de Peyrol. Some hikers may find this hike a little difficult, see reviews.
The Bois Mary and the Puy de la Tourte
Cross the beautiful high-altitude beech forest in the Bois Mary, then follow the path along the ridge of the Monts du Cantal. This hike alternates between shade in the first half and sunshine and magnificent views in the second half.
Countryside and forest in Saint-Étienne-de-Chomeil
Circular route, with some open views, passing through a pleasant forest.
Couzan Castle and the Rhue Gorges
Circular route in the countryside north of Antignac, through fields and woods, to discover a pretty château and the Gorges de la Rhue.
The Cabrespine crossing
A day's walk in magnificent surroundings, using theGR® trails in the area. We are within sight of Puy Chavaroche and Puy Mary.
From Larmandie to Liadouze
A short, fairly easy hike from the Puy Mary campsite in Mandailles, which allows you to walk in the hills east of the village and return via the Gorges de la Jordanne (when the water level allows).
Sources de la Jordanne, Col de Cabre, Brèche de Rolland
Round trip above Mandailles, in the vast cirque of Fours de Peyre-Arse and the sources of the Jordanne. Not to be missed: both green and mountainous; magnificent landscapes, moderate difficulty.
Climb under the trees, then through the meadows, then walk along an easy ridge path. 360° views in the foreground of the entire Auvergne volcano chain. No difficulty on the route. Marked but regular ascents/descents and a short climb to pass the Brèche de Rolland.
Loop at the foot of Puy Griou via Col de Cabre and Col de Gliziou
This loop, which starts a few kilometres from Mandaille, will take you to the Col de Cabre and the foot of Puy Griou. With panoramic views of the Cantaliens mountains and forests, this hike, with its varied terrain, is particularly enjoyable in warm weather.
The sources of the Jordanne
A beautiful, not too difficult walk with magnificent scenery. Ideal for discovering the landscapes of the Cantal.
Mandailles - Le Lioran
Stage 5 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400A forest stage (therefore shaded) with two potential climbs: the Puy de l'Usclade and the Puy Griou.
* Editor's note: we have also decided not to follow the original GR®400 route, which makes a long detour to the Col de Pertus, which we don't think is worth the effort. We will reach the Col de Gliziou via the PR® (orange and green markings) which climb up the Ruisseau du Luc valley.
Puy Griou from Col du Pertus
An easy, shaded approach to this iconic peak in the Monts du Cantal, with its perfect cone shape and superb views. However, the final climb is quite technical and challenging.
Jordanne Valley from the Col du Pertus
From the Col du Pertus, discover the village of Mandailles and the hamlets of Larmandie and Liadouze on the banks of the Jordanne. On both the outward and return journeys, gaps in the forest offer beautiful views of the valley, the Chavaroche and Puy Mary massifs, as well as the Gliziou and Puy Griou.
Update 2025: see practical information
Puy de l'Usclade from Col du Pertus
Puy de l'Usclade is little known, but offers a beautiful view of Puy Griou and the other surrounding peaks. The first part of the walk, up to Col de Gliziou, is easy and shaded, and fairly busy, while the second part is less frequented and ends with a steeper section.
Élancèze from the Col du Pertus
This is a fairly easy short hike to a beautiful promontory offering a panoramic view of the main Monts du Cantal and the Jordanne and Cère valleys.
Jordanne Valley via Élancèze and Courpou Sauvage
Starting from the Col du Pertus, climb quickly to the heights for a long walk along the ridge, which offers beautiful views. Then discover a few villages in the Jordanne valley before climbing back up to the pass through the pastures.The Visorando app is useful for following this route at the end of the walk.
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