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Saugues walks
Saugues - Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole
Visorando Member
21.43 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,962 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saugues (Haute-Loire)
During this 18th stage of the Way of St James, you’ll traverse a wild, poetic and challenging landscape as you cross the Margeride and Gévaudan plateaus. You’ll spot rocky outcrops scattered here and there at the whim of chance and time, promising a surprising journey where it’s lovely to reconnect.
Route des orgues de Monistrol-d’Allier
3.82 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,056 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A short walk offering the chance to explore the basalt flows in the Monistrol-d’Allier area. The route follows the River Allier and offers lovely views throughout the walk. Towards the end of the route, you’ll find the Troglodyte Chapel of La Madeleine and the magnificent Rocher du Lion.
A stretch of the pilgrims' route in Monistrol
12.11 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,215 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This long circular loop offers two very different atmospheres. The first part is spent in the company of pilgrims on the Way of St James, often in groups, some more talkative than others, passing through hamlets marked by this pilgrimage (crosses, statues). In the second part, you will be alone in the world in the vast expanses of the plateau overlooking the Allier valley.The Visorando app is useful on certain sections.
The crosses with balls in Charraix
9.40 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,126 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Prades (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful themed hike in the hills above the Allier valley. Charraix is a pretty village with a rich architectural heritage in addition to its famous crosses with balls. There are some beautiful views along several sections of this route.Visorando app recommended between (9) and (10)
From the Allier Gorges to the Margeride: the circular ‘Loop of the Crosses with Balls’
8.25 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,146 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Prades (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
A circular walk starting from Prades that leads to Charraix, a village known for its ‘crosses with balls’.
From the Allier Gorges to the foothills of the Margeride, a magnificent walk through the characteristic landscapes of the Haute-Loire, with its basalt columns and granite boulders scattered across the meadows.
Chapelle Saint-Étienne from Monistrol-d'Allier
6.33 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,089 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Monistrol-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
Circular route on the heights of the Allier, around Monistrol, to discover a chapel overlooking the valley. See the variation in the Practical Information section for a round trip to Château de la Beaume.
According to one review, it seems thatthe Visorando app is necessary to follow the route properly.
Le Monteil and Légal from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes
Association / Club / Walk leader3.65 mi
+843 ft
-843 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes (Haute-Loire)
A very beautiful walk. The route offers stunning views over the Allier valley from the Chemin de Darne, as well as from the waterfall right up to the finish.
Circular walk from the Croix de Saugues, starting from Thoras
7.01 mi
+787 ft
-781 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Thoras (Haute-Loire)
An easy circular walk in the heart of the countryside with lovely views of Thoras and the Lozère.
Circular walk of the castles and fortified towns of Alleyras
12.92 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,543 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Alleyras (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Pont d’Alleyras station, a crossing point over the Allier for over 2,000 years, the Vabres plain has always been dotted with numerous castles and watchtowers to control the passage of travellers. This route follows one of the two Roman roads designed to link Bordeaux, the capital of Aquitaine, with Lyon, the capital of Gaul, passing through the southern part of the Massif Central towards Rodez and Cahors. In the Middle Ages, the River Allier formed the boundary between the Velay and the Gévaudan regions.
Lac de l'Oeuf
6.46 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
From the village of Saint-Privat d'Allier, walk along the Saint-Jacques path to Lac de l'Oeuf, an ancient crater filled with a bog. On the way back, the descent to Dallas and Le Villard will give you distant views of the surrounding area.
Around Saint-Privat-d'Allier
7.02 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,234 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This is a very pleasant walk to enjoy with family or friends. It passes through numerous small hamlets while winding its way along the national road.
The Treuil cave
3.74 mi
+892 ft
-873 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Privat-d'Allier, a large mountain village at an altitude of 870 metres, follow this route to discover the imposing Treuil cave, with the added bonus of beautiful views of the Allier Gorges.
The chapel and tower of Rochegude
4.79 mi
+938 ft
-961 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This easy hike takes you along theGR® 65 (the famous Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle trail) to discover the chapel and keep of Rochegude, which dominate the Allier valley. Then a beautiful descent through a forest will take you to Pratclaux for a return to the village of Saint-Privat.
Saint-Didier
6.65 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A walk to discover the village of Saint-Didier-d'Allier from above. A beautiful descent from Chier to Saint-Didier overlooking the Allier valley, the Rouchoux Gorges and the castle of Saint-Didier.The return to Saint-Privat d'Allier is partly along the road, but it is narrow and very beautiful.
Saint-Privat-d'Allier - Saugues
12.76 mi
+2,313 ft
-2,175 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Privat-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
This seventeenth "mountain" stage with significant elevation gain takes you to the village of Monistrol-d'Allier and the troglodyte chapel of La Madeleine, which are must-see sights before arriving in Saugues.
Circular route in the Margeride to Saint-Symphorien
8.33 mi
+938 ft
-912 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Thoras (Haute-Loire)
A walk in the Margeride region starting near Thoras. Beginning in the Haute-Loire, the route crosses into Lozère and climbs up to Saint-Symphorien. A stunning 360° view from the Croix de Saint-Symphorien.
The route passes through typical local hamlets and follows quiet paths offering lovely views of the Margeride.
Le Suc de Combret and La Durande
Tourism professional
3.05 mi
+486 ft
-469 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bérain (Haute-Loire)
Set off to explore the Suc de Combret pozzolan quarry and the artwork “Racines en dentelles” by Francine Garnier & Alain Engelaere, installed as part of the “Echo, Street & Land Art en Velay” project. Whilst you’re there, take in the spectacular view from La Durande.
Abbeys of Pébrac and Chanteuges
12.43 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,169 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Arcons-d'Allier (Haute-Loire)
A beautiful long loop, rich in scenery and built heritage, on the heights of the Allier.
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.
Short circular loop from Chanteuges to the Allier
2.12 mi
+269 ft
-256 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
A short walk around Chanteuges to the banks of the Allier. It first crosses the village’s paved slanting streets beneath the old abbey, then passes through La Vialle – which was undoubtedly the village’s original settlement – before reaching the banks of the Allier and then a section of the old road from Saugues to Brioude (in use until 1825).
Between Chanteuges and Saint-Julien-des-Chazes
8.85 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,070 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
The route follows part of the old track from Langeac to Saugues (before the current road was built around 1825), then the old track from Chanteuges to Prades. It is a particularly beautiful walk above Saint-Julien-des-Chazes and around Le Chausse.
Between Chanteuges and Pébrac
9.67 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,555 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
After a climb offering a beautiful view of the Chanteuges Abbey site, the route winds through the woods to Pébrac. It then follows paths overlooking the Desges Valley as far as Chanteuges.
Between Chanteuges and La Bretagnolle
5.27 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
After a climb offering a fine view of the Chanteuges Abbey site, the route winds through meadows and woods, linking three of the hamlets in the commune of Chanteuges: Féry, Fromenty and La Bretagnolle.
Circular loop between Chanteuges and La Cambuse
2.18 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
A short walk around Chanteuges, combining the cool banks of the Desges with a section of the old road from Brioude to Saugues (until 1825), offering lovely views of the Desges and Allier valleys.
Chanteuges, Bourleyre and Tavernat
4.57 mi
+568 ft
-541 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chanteuges (Haute-Loire)
This walk, through woods and alongside the river, follows mainly wide paths. In particular, it follows old routes used before the construction of the current roads inthe 19th century. It links four villages and hamlets in the commune of Chanteuges.
La Bretogne - Barlet - Marsanges circular
6.63 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,093 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Langeac (Haute-Loire)
Circular with the highest point halfway along the route, offering superb views of Langeac surrounded by mountains.
La Durande
8.51 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Vernet (Haute-Loire) (Haute-Loire)
Starting from Le Vernet, this walk offers beautiful panoramic views of the Devès at the summit of La Durande.
Stroll around Saint-Jean-Lachalm
0.98 mi
+112 ft
-108 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-Lachalm (Haute-Loire)
A short hike to discover this village in the Devès region, a Cluniac site.
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.
The Langeadois Mines
6.55 mi
+407 ft
-397 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Langeac (Haute-Loire)
A former mining area, with a few remains but above all a long, flat path that used to be a railway line.
Durande viewpoint and Siaugues Saint-Romain castle
10.51 mi
+2,431 ft
-2,405 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Siaugues-Sainte-Marie (Haute-Loire)
Starting from the village of Siaugues Sainte-Marie, climb towards the Durande orientation point via smooth forest tracks, then enjoy a fun descent to the castle hidden in the forest, and finally return to the village.
The Lajo Peat Bogs Trail
3.00 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Lajo (Lozère)
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.
Circular route via Le Vernet and the Limagne Marshes from Saint-Jean-de-Nay
10.03 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,037 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Nay (Haute-Loire)
Through plains and woodland, this easy route offers stunning panoramic views from the plateau towards the Massif du Mezenc to the east, then over the Gorges de l’Allier to the west after La Durande. The route runs alongside the Marais de Limagne, a protected area of peat bogs.