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Varleix (ruisseau) - Affluent du Marilhou walks
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 three churches of Trizac
In Trizac, this walk invites you to discover a remarkable religious heritage amidst the landscapes of the Auvergne Volcanoes. Between the Romanesque church of Saint-Beauzire and the mountain chapels of Lieuchy and La Chassagne, the route traces the spiritual and rural history of Haute-Auvergne. It is a trail combining nature, architecture and local traditions, in an authentic and peaceful setting.
Gentiane, exploring the Trizac plateau
Set off to explore the Planèze de Trizac, a wild landscape where volcanoes, mountain pastures and traditions shape unique scenery. Throughout the hike, nature here tells a true mountain story. Amidst the high-altitude meadows, the majestic yellow gentian appears, the emblem of the Auvergne mountains. With its tall stems and vibrant flowers, it colours the pastures and evokes the ancestral expertise linked to the famous gentian liqueur. A highlight of the route, the knoll of Rond offers an exceptional panorama of the peaks of the volcanic range and the Sancy massif. This iconic volcanic landscape overlooks the mountain pastures where herds graze in summer, harmoniously blending nature, history and mountain traditions.
Walks near Varleix (ruisseau) - Affluent du Marilhou
Tour of the Puy Mary - GR400
A beautiful three-day hike, sleeping in a bivouac, with interesting variations in altitude.
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.
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!
Meije Coste - Le Falgoux
Stage 2 of our Tour du Cantal / GR®400. A long and challenging stage due to the heat in June. It might be better to split the stages differently. Some very beautiful sections, particularly the arrival on the ridge before Puy Mary, the area around Puy de la Tourte, etc. More difficult sections: the Brèche de Rolland, the Luchard plateau and the long descent to Falgoux. It should be noted that the ascent of Puy Mary is not compulsory.
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.