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Marchastel, Lozère, Languedoc-Roussillon

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Discover Marchastel, a charming commune nestled in the heart of Lozère, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, Marchastel offers an authentic immersion in nature with its lush hills and crystal-clear rivers. Stroll through its picturesque streets, where every stone tells a story steeped in tradition. Don’t miss the majestic Marchastel castle that dominates the v...See more

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Road trip "Aubrac Cantalien"
24 km

Road trip "Aubrac Cantalien"

Magic landscapes, changeable light at any time ... An atmosphere and Unique feelings! Forests, pastures and burons, typical shelters of Shepherds, are divided the space on the tray of Aubrac. Of a height average of 1000 meters, this site appreciates summer and winter alike. Since Chaudes-Aigues and his hot waters in 82°C, borrow the road of Laguiole. Just a step from the village, you can admire the Castle of Couffour Sheltering the restaurant of the famous leader double studed Serge Vieira. The famous guide is worth seeing as would say! Take then the direction of Deux-Verges, the name of which comes from the meeting Of two brooks. You are from now on on a site "Space out Sensitive Nature" Of Cantal: the Volcanic hill of the Tile. The landscape is exceptional (table Of orientation). This site shelters an important biodiversity of which a peat bog with A named rare plant "lycopode". Not to miss, the bell tower with comb of The church of the village which shelters one of the most former bells of the canton. Direction Saint Rémy de Chaudes-Aigues at the moment. The landscape opens, the plateau begins to offer his area. Since Saint Rémy de Chaudes-Aigues, in particular in front of the Romanesque church in the bell tower with comb in four arches, admire meadows crossed by the sinuous river of Bès, paradise of the fishermen. By continuing your road, a passage by the Rock of the Virgin in Roche-Canilhac will offer you another surprising panorama. The next stage of this périble leads you to Saint-Urcize, village raised on a basaltic rock dominating the valleys of the Miserable wretch and the Bès. The old houses, the narrow alleys, the places decorated with fountains, the vestiges of fortifications and the ruins of the former fort give to the city a medieval character and give evidence of its very former origin. The magnificent Romanic church Saint-Peter/Saint Michel du XIIème century, one of the most beautiful of Haute-Auvergne, invites you in the pondering: limp in comb and bell of 1583 (one of the most former of France), ambulatory bent in quarter circle, frescoes of time, incredible stained-glass windows, chalice ... An inescapable building. To note the very beautiful panorama on the tray of Aubrac (we see three departments there!) and on the village since the Rock of the Virgin. After a coffee decorated with Fred's crunchy anecdotes, boss emblêmatique of the restaurant to Discount, let us take the direction of Trinitat. It is In this a little isolated village and in the singular church that was sounded, as it is said, the first angelus near 1350. The last step is the village of Jabrun, which, contrary to what one might think, is a famous village. It was first a high place of the Resistance during the Second World War. In another book, a few years ago, the director Jean-Pierre Marchand shot the film «La Dictée» at the village school premises. Not far from this is the Romanesque-style church, which deserves attention... The time of return to Chaudes-Aigues is near and on the road in clear weather, you can see, not so far away, the Cantal Mountains, synonymous with a next ride...

3 h
55 km
Very easy
2 3 place du Gravier 15110 Chaudes-Aigues
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Hike "Roc des Pas"
27 km

Hike "Roc des Pas"

A long hike with a long descent and long steep climb. Recommended only for expererienced hikers. Beautiful view on the Truyère valley and the volcano massif. The "Roc des Pas" is a big rock which shows curious traces which seems to be foot-and handprints. Their origin is not known. D - Depart Lieutadès in front of the former hotel. Take the road to LA SAUVETAT until VAISSIERES HAUTES (or make the first part of the hike "La Sauvetat". 1 - Cross the village. After the village take a path at left which follows the hedges. After 700 m take the path to the right. 2 - In LA SAUVETAT follow an asphalt road at left, cross the village and take the path which passes in front of the last house. Follow the fence and the large path between two ash hedges. 3 - At the intersection go straight on until a flat site where you follow the fence into the wood. Then follow the path and exceed the fence. The path leads you along an embankment to the "Roc des Pas". At point 3 follow a path at right into the valley which joins another path. Take the second path and go until POUJET. 4 -Cross the D 65 and take the path at right of a house to reach the D 11. Follow the road for 500 m. Take the path to ESTOURNIES and cross the village. The path joins a second time the D 11. Turn at right. 5 - Follow the asphalt road, cross the bridge and take at the next turn a steep path into the wood. Follow it until LA BORIE. 6 - Cross LA BORIE and take at the end of the village a path to your right which follows a stone wall. Take it and go back to LIEUTADES.

4 h
12 km
Medium
Vaissières Hautes 15110 Lieutadès
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Hike Puy Renel
33 km

Hike Puy Renel

No difficulties. Climb between Oradour and Lieuriac on wet footpath. Beautiful view to the mountains and the Aubrac plateau. Cantal Mountains are situated in the heart of the Cantal Massif which is one of the largest group of volcanoes in Europe. They were formed by successive volcanic eruptions 30 million years ago. The Planeze of Saint Flour and the Margaride situated on the periphery of the Cantal volcano are distinctive for their crystalline soil. D – DEPART: ORADOUR SQUARE (opposite the fountain and the Mairie).Take the road towards the cemetery direction SAINT-FLOUR then left towards LIEURIAC. 1 - After 300 m on the right take the good path climbing to LIEURIAC. 2 - In the village you reach the bread oven, the “courderc” (common village place) and bend in the road. 3 - Then higher up a good path on the left leads to an ancient Roman road. 4 - Follow the road on the right for 1 km (views of the Plomb du Cantal, the Puy Rocher and Prat de Bouc) and on the left a path, bypasses the Puy Renel ( views of the Planeze of Saint Flour and the Margaride) and ends up in FRAISSINET. 5 - In the village cross the road and keep right. The path leads to LES MAISONS and the D48. 6 - Cross the road and take the path opposite, after a ford it arrives at RECOULES. 7 - Follow in the same direction for 100m, then a sandy path for 500m. 8 - Pass near LA RODDE. Go right, then left towards CHABANNE. 9 - Possibility to go there and back towards the hill at left, the viewpoint of Cheyla. View to the Margeride, the Aubrac plateau and the village of Oradour. Go down to CHABANNE then right. Pass the cowshed. After the village a path on the left leads to the D56. 10 - Continue left until ORADOUR and the departure point. See also the abreuvoir at right and the gothic church with its square tower. Mountainbike: Easy level. Time: 1hr and 40 minutes. Attention: Between 1 and 2 wet path. Between 5 and 6 electric fence possible.

3 h
11 km
Easy
Oradour 15260 Neuvéglise-sur-Truyère
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Alti Aigoual resort
69 km

Alti Aigoual resort

Family-friendly mid-mountain ski resort on the slopes of the Aigoual massif. At the Col de Prat-Peyrot, multi-activities all year round: hiking, horse-drawn carriage rides, electric-assisted mountain biking, horse-riding, accrofilet. Winter season - altitude 1440 m: 13-hectare ski area. Exposures: northwest and south. All information on opening times, resort opening hours and webcams can be found daily on the resort's website: www.stationaltiaigoual.com Ski pass sales on site. - Downhill skiing 10 runs: 4 green (Sources 1 and 2, Ermitage 2 and 3), 3 blue (Ermitage 1, Cougourles, Tindelles), 3 red (Tindelles and Cougourles). 1 Family Parc: 3 modules on the Ermitage 3 track. the natural Cougourles, a red-rated run left in its natural state for committed skiers! (Beginners not permitted). - Nordic skiing: 50 km of marked and groomed trails. More than 50 kilometers of cross-country ski trails are marked at the resort. Some trails are even approved by the French Ski Federation to host national competitions! Some 20 kilometers are regularly groomed to ensure that everyone can enjoy the trails. - Snowshoeing, pedestrians, dogs, multi-activities: Not permitted on cross-country ski trails. 3 new loops from the heart of the resort are marked out for family fun in the snow, snowshoeing or other snow activities: the green "Sapinière" trail, the blue "Point sublime" trail and the red "Observatoire" trail. The latter is reserved exclusively for snowshoeing. Departure and arrival behind the buildings. - Tobogganing: 2 toboggan runs: 1 at the resort, 1 at L'Espérou. Le Chalet" self-service restaurant with menu and daily specials. Ample parking. Please note: no equipment rental at the resort; rental is available at L'Espérou, the last village before arriving at the resort. For information on road conditions, visit www.inforoute30.fr or www.inforoute48.fr

col de Prat-Peyrot / Mont-Aigoual 30570 L'Esperou
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Land-art trail Les Balcons de l'Aigoual
69 km

Land-art trail Les Balcons de l'Aigoual

Immerse yourself in art and nature at Aigoual! This circuit reveals regularly renewed installations inspired by nature and the landscapes of Mont-Aigoual. A total of 12 works installed on an 8km loop. Les Balcons de l'Aigoual" land-art trail Here, artists portray the human/nature relationship and confront the climatic phenomena of the Aigoual. The works are therefore constantly evolving. Art inserted into nature returns to an essential source of artistic creation: observation and inspiration by nature. This itinerary allows visitors to cross different atmospheres and places, suggesting a sensitive and intimate approach to nature. Edition 2024: three new works on the trail: "Folies" by Elodie Cabos, "Rideau de pluie" by Yoann Crépin and "Regards" by Matthew Burton. Departure: Prat-Peyrot parking lot, Alti Aigoual station Duration: 2h30 Length: 8km Difficulty: easy Mountain bike access: possible Disabled access: possible on the ascent from Prat-Peyrot to Mont-Aigoual. The descent is on the GR6, access to which is limited to walkers. Elevation gain: 217m. Markings: a black circle and arrow on a yellow background. Access forbidden on the discovery path when snow-covered. Pets must be kept on a leash. The Aigoual summit walk extends to the Hort de Dieu arboretum, with the work of "France-Lan Lê Vu": "Avec mes yeux" ("With my eyes"). to Trèves, Lanuéjols and Saumane, communes which also feature emblematic Cévennes landscapes. These works are all accessible by footpaths or beautiful cycling routes. "Les Balcons de l'Aigoual à Trèves": two works are on offer in the pretty village of Trèves, on the banks of the Trèvezel river: "Ondulations" by Céline Pialot and "Mirage, entre chien et loup" by Sandrine Le Maguer; "Onde" by Jeanne Bourrat in Lanuéjols and "Refuges" by Steven Onghena in Saumane. The free brochure is available from our tourist offices or can be downloaded from the Destination Parc national des Cévennes website: Les Balcons de l'Aigoual La Filature du Mazel, an artistic and cultural factory, is behind this land-art trail: www.filaturedumazel.org

col de Prat-Peyrot 30570 L'Esperou
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Aubrac : a high plateau with a unique character
9.5 km

Aubrac : a high plateau with a unique character

A high open plateau, corrugated, punctuated with granite blocks and herds, lakes lined with walls... A place where the eyes get lost and the walker pleases. A millennial place of passage on the way to St-Jacques de Compostela. Situated in the borders of 2 regions: Auvergne-Rhône Alpes and Occitanie, the plateau of Aubrac extends over 3 departments: Lozère, Cantal and Aveyron. Of small surface, 40 km on 20 km, it is limited to the North by the gorges of Truyère and to the South by the valley of the Lot. With an average height of 1000 meters, Aubrac peaks in 1469 meters in the signal of Mailhebiau and 1440 meters in the Truc of Aubrac. Forests and immense pastures are divided the space. This entity to part, to the very strong identity became in 2018 the regional Natural reserve of Aubrac. An essential foundation for the future of this territory so particular. To discover it: - Walking map of Aubrac and organised trip by car to ask the Tourist Office of Chaudes-Aigues - Villages to be visited: Saint-Urcize (Petite Cité de Caractère), Aubrac and the House of Aubrac - The Sensitive Natural Space of the Volcanic hill of the Tuile and its panorama in 360° - The waterfall of Déroc and the road of Lakes - The thermal city of Chaudes-Aigues where hot waters spring in 82 °C, - Gorges of Bès - The village of Laguiole, its bull, its knives, its cheese maker cooperative Jeune Montagne - The numerous hiking trails. For the walkers the Path of Santiago de Compostela or the route on several days " Aubrac au Coeur " - The activities of open air " Aubrac 4 Saisons "

15110 Saint-Urcize
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Saint-Martin Saint-Blaise church
24 km

Saint-Martin Saint-Blaise church

Called originally Church Saint Martin, the parochial church took, in the XVIIIth century, St Martin's name - St Blaise, so associating with the cult of saint Martin that of saint Blaise, boss of former priests' community of Chaudes-Aigues. Called originally Church Saint Martin, the parochial church took, in the XVIIIth century, St Martin's name - St Blaise, so associating with the cult of saint Martin that of saint Blaise, boss of former priests' community of Chaudes-Aigues. At first simple vessel topped with a modest to limp and surrounded with a cemetery, she(it) was in the XIVth, decorated with two chapels in the first span, the one to the right, the dedicated to Notre-Dame and to saint Blaise, the other one to the left, the based by Guillaume de Montvallat. In the next century, in the second span two other chapels are built, to the right, the chapel Saint Peter, to the left, the Holy chapel Anne. In the XVIth century, the choir is decorated with wooden stalls sculptured with on the file(case) the blazon of the Chapter (classified historic monuments). They were intended for the canons and for the choriers. In the XVIIIth century, the church which suffered a lot since its construction is restored. In the XIXth century, the bell tower deposed during the Revolution is redone, we build 41 stony steps which lead to the church, we place in the choir a high altar in oak, work of the local sculptor Rock. In 1974, vaults, walls, arches are restored. The apse in semicircle (French National Assembly) keeps its valuable furniture: woodwork, stony lectern of time(period) Louis XVI in the eagle in the spread wings, the previously evoked stalls. To admire the stone font worked by the XVIIth, the granite pulpit, Piéta, the chapel of Montavallat which shelters the baptismal funds, the Way of the Cross (long, hard way) in enamelled lava … Outside, on " Planol ", a metallic cross supported by two angels.

15110 Chaudes-Aigues
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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾