In the footsteps of the White Queen from Trizac

Starting from Trizac, this hike through the Planèze offers a magnificent immersion in the heart of the Cantal’s wide open spaces. The trails cross vast high-altitude meadows dotted with traditional burons (the Grand Cayrou), in a peaceful and authentic atmosphere.

Throughout the route, the views are exceptional: a vista of the knoll of Rond, the Auvergne volcanic range and, in the distance, the majestic Puy de Sancy. Amidst wild nature, shifting light and endless horizons, this walk invites you to fully enjoy the beauty of the Auvergne mountains.

But this mountain trail is also linked to one of the area’s best-known legends: that of the White Queen. According to popular tradition, a mysterious lady dressed in white is said to appear from time to time on the heights, in the mountain mists or on nights when the moon is full.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.39 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 794 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 781 ft

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    Highest point: 3,848 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,156 ft

Description of the walk

Start at the Town Hall Square.

(S/E) Walk past the convent, take the street of the same name and, at the junction, cross the road and take Rue de la Croix de Bethléem opposite.

(1) Walk up the street and continue along the path on the left until the next junction.

(2) Turn right to reach a Fork in the road. Turn right onto the small road. Reach a junction.

(3) Turn left and take the mountain track towards Collandres. You’ll reach a Fork in the road.

(4) Continue straight on along the track.

(5) When you reach the four-way junction, turn back to the previous junction.

(4) Take the track on the left which descends towards the hamlet of Chavaroche. A small tarmac road follows the track. Follow it to the right towards the hamlet. On leaving the hamlet, follow the road to the right.

(6) At the junction, turn right onto the track. Continue to the Route de Mauriac.

(7) Turn right onto this road. At the next Fork in the road, follow Rue du Centre to the left to reach the village centre. At the junction by the town hall, turn right towards the square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,163 ft - Town Hall Square - Église Saint-Beauzire (Trizac)
  2. 1 : mi 0.11 - alt. 3,209 ft - Rue de la Croix de Bethléem
  3. 2 : mi 0.47 - alt. 3,343 ft - Crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 0.85 - alt. 3,301 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 1.62 - alt. 3,438 ft - Fork in the road. Return to the four-way junction
  6. 5 : mi 3.82 - alt. 3,819 ft - Arrival at the crossroads
  7. 6 : mi 6.58 - alt. 3,189 ft - Crossroads
  8. 7 : mi 7.15 - alt. 3,173 ft - Road
  9. S/E : mi 7.39 - alt. 3,163 ft - Town Hall Square - Église Saint-Beauzire (Trizac)

Notes

Route No. 5 (yellow).

Worth a visit

Saint-Beauzire Church.

Fountain in the square.

Grand Cayrou Buron.

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