Hike "La Chassagne"

Historic town of PierrefortAncient medieval city and barony, raised to the rank of Good City, the city of Pierrefort is built in amphitheatre, which gives it a certain particularity. Discover narrow streets, beautiful houses, fountains, the gothic church and the Chapel of Planchis with its miraculous virgin. In spring, the town comes alive with the sound of the Tersons' bells, during the eponymous festival which highlights the Aubrac cows every year. In summer, the alleys are filled with curious people with square balls. A convivial and festive meeting not to be missed. The Caillou Costaud Festival in mid-July enlivens the city for a day with fun activities for adults and children, concerts, market and information stands on eco-responsibility. Take advantage of the History and Knowledge trail: visitors are invited to discover Pierrefort from the perspective of its heritage and history. Led from station to station (13 in total), he will see in turn the built heritage, the legends and stories, the geology, the music and the culture but also the emblematic events of Pierrefort with always a link between the past and the present. Free visit of the 18th century Planchis chapel with its miraculous virgin. Leaflet of the History and Knowledge tour and key to the Planchis chapel, to be collected at the Pierrefort tourist office (in exchange for an ID for the key).

Truyère gorges and Sarrans lake with beautiful and pitoresque landscapeFollowing the successive dams of Grandval and Lanau, a part of the Truyère gorges forms the Sarrans lake between Cantal and Aveyron. A natural and picturesque landscape with magnificent viewpoints to discover. The site is classified Natura 2000. Gorges to visit with several stops: - the village and the bridge of Tréboul de Sainte-Marie, - the rock of Turlande in Paulhenc, - the peninsula of Laussac in Thérondels, - the discovery area and viewpoint at the Bousquet belvedere, Argence en Aubrac (above the Sarrans dam). Boat and kayak rentals: Camping La Source, Laussac (end of June - end of August 05 65 66 05 62). Tyrolean traverse on the Presqu'ile de Laussac in summer (information: Office de Tourisme du Carladez in Mur-de-Barrez at 05 65 66 10 16). Swimming : Presqu'ïle de Laussac (supervised in summer).