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Tour of the Monts d'Aubrac
The Aubrac is a granite plateau partly covered in basalt. A vast grazing area for the famous Aubrac cattle, it is criss-crossed by numerous paths, the most famous of which is the Way of St James, the Via Podensis starting from Le Puy-en-Velay. This short five-day Tour of the Monts d'Aubrac allows you to explore the southern half, passing through iconic locations such as Aumont-Aubrac, Prinsuéjols, Les Rajas, Saint-Chely-d'Aubrac, Aubrac, and Nasbinals.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 102.22 km -
Average duration: 5 days -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,815 m -
Descent: - 1,822 m -
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Highest point: 1,409 m -
Lowest point: 791 m
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Country:
France
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District:
Aumont-Aubrac (48130) -
Start/End: N 44.722535° / E 3.284348° -
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
An interesting route that allows you to discover the variety of landscapes and environments (wooded areas, granite desert, valley, etc.)
Historical and spiritual interest in the "Compostela" section.
The lodges are welcoming. Remember to book in advance for peace of mind.
However, there are practically no places to eat at lunchtime, so you need to plan ahead.
A great plan for relaxing, getting some exercise and enjoying the fresh air!
I recommend it for lovers of nature and solitude.
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Aumont-Aubrac - Prinsuéjols
Visorando member 
14.26 km
+233 m
-86 m
4h 45
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Departure from Aumont-Aubrac (Lozère)
The first stage of the 5-day Tour de l'Aubrac, this hike already offers a good glimpse of the magnificent landscapes of the Aubrac: fields, woods, hills, beautiful granite-stone houses, crosses at almost every crossroads, and of course, the proud Aubrac cows.
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+397 m
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Twentieth stage of the Camino de Santiago. For this stage, leave the Margeride for the Aubrac. You’ll realise you’re in the Aubrac when the trees disappear – and it’s absolutely stunning! The colours, the landscapes, the cows, the silence, the sky, the rocks. You’ll feel tiny in the face of nature’s immensity.
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+223 m
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This is the fourth and final stage of a four-day tour of the Aubrac region. You will follow part of the Compostela Way (GR®65) in the opposite direction and part of the GRP® Tour des Monts d'Aubrac. This stage has the most sections along roads (with little traffic).
The four roads near Aumont-Aubrac
Visorando member 
12.64 km
+137 m
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Departure from La Chaze-de-Peyre (Lozère)
A lovely walk with very little elevation gain, mainly on good paths, alternating views of the Aubrac plateau, pine-covered meadows and light woods.
From Col des Issartets to Lac du Moulinet via Le Batifolier
Visorando member 
8.74 km
+159 m
-167 m
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Departure from Sainte-Colombe-de-Peyre (Lozère)
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Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole – Aumont-Aubrac
Visorando member 
13.37 km
+301 m
-169 m
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!
Tour of Lac du Moulinet
Visorando member 
2.11 km
+7 m
-7 m
0h 35
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Departure from Le Buisson (Lozère)
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Prinsuéjols - Buron des Rajas
Visorando member 
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+605 m
-480 m
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