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Discovering Les ternes, Cantal, Auvergne

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Nestled in the heart of Cantal in Auvergne, Les ternes is a perfect destination for nature and culture enthusiasts. Begin your exploration with a walk through the stunning landscapes of the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne. Here, hiking aficionados will find joy among trails winding through ancient volcanoes and lush pastures.

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The Planèze of Saint-Flour
7.7 km

The Planèze of Saint-Flour

The high plateau of the Planeze was formed by the lava flows from the Cantal Volcano. Today, the Planèze sees the revival of a local crop, the blonde lentils of Saint-Flour. From Saint-Flour, head towards Tanavelle and enjoy the 360° panoramic viewpoint over the Planèze, the Margeride and the Monts du Cantal. Continue towards Paulhac and Narse de Lascols, a protected area for migratory birds. The village of Bélinay, with its XIV century neo-Gothic chapel and its castle, is known as the jewel of the Épie valley. Follow the road to Col de Prat de Bouc at the foot of the Plomb du Cantal, the highest peak of the Monts du Cantal (1855 m). This outstanding natural site is ideal for walking and hiking as well as watching migrating birds and discovering the local fauna and mountain flora. Drive through the lovely village of Cézens and then head for Cussac and Saint-Amand’s Romanesque Church. Continue towards Neuvéglise and explore the small village of Orcières and the typical architecture of its houses. Suggested visit nearby: the vast Lanau reservoir and its water sports. At Sériers, drive along the “Megalithic Route” and discover the dolmens of Grand Bois and Table du Loup, witnesses to the Neolithic age. Additional sites are listed in the Megaliths Circuit information leaflet. In Les Ternes, you can admire the XV century feudal castle and its grounds. Drive back up towards Villedieu and visit Ribeyrevieille and Bouzentès, villages famous for their stone cutters.

4 h
80 km
Very easy
Avenue Charles de Gaulle 15260 Neuvéglise-sur-Truyère
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Hike Puy Renel
11 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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Road trip "Aubrac Cantalien"
16 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
58 km
Very easy
2 3 place du Gravier 15110 Chaudes-Aigues
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Scenic car tour "Around the Valley of Brezons"
16 km

Scenic car tour "Around the Valley of Brezons"

3 hours car trip (64 km) around one of the most beautiful glacial valley of Europe Circuit by car " Around the Valley of Brezons ". Duration 3h - 64 km Located between the Plomb du Cantal and the Truyère Gorges, in the southern part of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, Pierrefort welcomes you for an active and greedy stage. The birthplace of Jean Todt will seduce you with its picturesque streets lined with houses arranged in an amphitheater. You will then take the small bucolic road towards the Prat-de-Bouc pass. Discover the village of Cézens with its gothic church topped by a combed bell tower. Possibility of a return trip to the belvedere of Vidèche : beautiful view on the valley of Brezons (narrow road!). To continue this escapade by crossing the plateaus of estives and to take well on the left the direction of the Valley of Brezons. There, in these great spaces, enjoy the sounds, the smells, the colors so particular to these mountain plateaus. At the level of the Col de la Griffoul, you can walk to the Cirque de Grandval and back, where you can admire the view of the Vallée de Brezons or enjoy a gourmet break at the Buron de la Combe de la Saure from mid-May to the end of October (tel. 06 19 06 29 54, reservation recommended, buron accessible by car) Then you will plunge into this glacial valley in trough. While descending, pay attention to the Boyle rock on your left, and your imagination will allow you to discover a lion's head. After a sharp bend, before the village of Bourguet, a round trip will lead you to the will lead you to the marked paths of the Site de la Haute Vallée. Attention motor homes: this road is not accessible by motor homes because it is very narrow. You can park in Bourguet on a parking lot on the right. A signposted path leads to the start of the Haute-Vallée site (about 45 minutes walk). In Brezons, stop to visit the church (nice modillions...), then go up to Vigouroux, a small mountain village. 1 km after Vigouroux, before a big bend on the right, you have the possibility to visit the Chaussée de Vigouroux, a remaining vestige of the old road linking Saint-Flour and Aurillac in the 18th century. Continue straight ahead and then turn right towards Malbo to discover the Rocaillade site, a basaltic organ landslide (after the water catchment, a signpost for a walk on the left). Continue towards Malbo with the visit of the archeological site of Rissergues, vestiges of a village of the year 1000 (follow the signs, 2.5 km from the village). Continue in the direction of Lacapelle-Barrès, then reach Pont-la-Vieille, bathed by the cool waters of the Siniq. Stay on the D 990 in the direction of Pierrefort and take, after 1.5 km, the D 54 in the direction of Narnhac (interesting church with a very old bell). After Narnhac, continue on the D 354 to Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux and visit the 14th century church with its beautiful murals. Return to Pierrefort on the D 990. Translated with www.deepl.com/translator (free version)

3 h
64 km
Medium
29, Avenue de Georges Pompidou 15230 Pierrefort
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Hike "The Vezou Gorges"
16 km

Hike "The Vezou Gorges"

A hike rather long in kilometres and time with a difficult climb between 5 and 6. Near to the FONTANES footbridge spanning the Vezou ruins of an old house and a mineral spring containing carbolic acid. This water had medicinal properties used for the treatment of gastric troubles, passive haemorrhage and digestive problems. D - DEPART: Church in PIERREFORT. Take the direction of ORADOUR (D48). After the Old People’s Home 1 - take the first turning on the left. Continue in the direction of the sports field. 2 - At the reservoir continue to the right, join the FAVEROLLES bridge by a path bordering a small wall. Join the road and take left. 3 - At the way out of the village go right opposite the bread oven. The path leads to COLOMBIER. Hug the road on the left. Follow the D148 for 100 m. 4 - At the first jonction follow the large track between the D148 and the POUGET road. Follow this road for 900 m. 5 - At the crossroads go right and take the path between fences. Continue in the same direction. Pass near the village LE THERON and continue straight on. 6 - Near a cross cross a little road and continue the path with trees and between pastures. Carry on until FONTANES. Cross the village. 7 - Cut across the D65. Enter the field. The path, 100m lower to the left descends rapidly to the mineral fountain. Cross the river Vezou. Climb again to cross the wood. Go round a grazing land to find a path at right. near a stone wall contunue left. 8 - Go right and find a good path which passes near an abreuvoir. View to the Turlande chapel. 9 - You arrive at LABORIE (It is possible to make a detour here left towards the Rocher de Turlande. Views of the Gorges de Truyere and the 13th century chapel, 30mins). At the crossroads take the track to the right. Go 1 km until the road to PAULHENC. 10. Continue towards PAULHENC and at the beginning of the village go right opposite the oratory. Passing the cemetery to the left continue in the same direction. Cut across the D990. Carry on opposite reaching a large agricultural shed. 11 - Carry on opposite between meadows and reach the road. Cut across it and follow a good path on the right which descends to PIERREFORT. 12 - At the first houses take the tar road to the right. Immediately left take the Fonfrede road. 100 m after a large bend branch off in “Impasse des Iris”. Carly on through the slope and steps which leads to the D990. Follow the direction “Town centre” towards the departure point. Mountainbike: Difficult. Between 6 and 7 rapid descent and very difficult climb (pushing). .

5 h
15 km
Medium
Place de l'église 15230 Pierrefort
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Hike The Truyère Gorges
16 km

Hike The Truyère Gorges

A days ramble. Advisable to avoid very hot weather (rare shadow). Along this walk you can discover natural sites, superb viewpoints and heritage of human habitation. D - DEPART: Church in Pierrefort. Follow direction of ORADOUR(D48). Pass in front of the Old people’s Home. 1 - Take the first road to the left. Continue in the direction of the sports field. 2 - At the entrance to the sports area follow a path between stone walls to the right to rejoin Faverolles. the take left. 3 - In the village take the D148 in direction of SAINTE-MARIE, then take right opposite the bakehouse. The path leads to LE COLOMBIER. Follow the D148 to the right for 100m. 4 - Turn right and take a large way which passes in front of an abreuvoir. 900 m later you find a crossroad. 5 - Follow straight on. 6 - Take the sandy path on the left until RISSERGUES. panoramic view to the Cantal mountains. Take left then the first path to the right in direction of ROUVELET BAS. 7 - After the first house take the right path and descend along a fence, then follow until the TREBOUL BRIDGE. 8 - At the Pont de Tréboul take the direction of SAINTE-MARIE. 9 - Follow the D56 to the left towards LA FON DEL SOL (mineral fountain, to the right an old thermal hotel) and SAINTE MARIE. 10 - 100 m after the bridge of FON DEL SOL take the path to the left which climbs to SAINTE MARIE 11 - Visit the church with stained glass windows designed by Jean Cocteau. 12 - . At the exit of the village take the path between the roads to PIERREFORT and ORADOUR. Nice view on the Truyère gorges, the Aubrac plateau and the Cantal mountains. Follow the path until FALITOUX. 13 - Cross FALITOUX and take a track on the right until the D 148. Follow the road right until a bridge. 14 - Before the bridge take a path in direction of LA TERRISSE and then left until CLAVIERES. At the end of the village take the path straight on until the D 48. 15 - Follow the D48 left. 16 - After 1 km take the path to the right and 10 m after to the left to join PIERREFORT. Mountainbike: difficult level. Time: 3 hrs 45 minutes. Between 11 and 14: difficult climb, pushing before Clavières.

7 h
21 km
Hard
Place de l'église 15230 Pierrefort
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Auvergne Wildlife Park
45 km

Auvergne Wildlife Park

The Parc Animalier d'Auvergne is a unique reserve for rare and endangered species, with a European reputation. Over a 45-hectare area, you can learn about biodiversity and discover almost 350 rare and endangered animals of 60 different species. Come and meet snow panthers, red pandas, wolverines, tigers, Amur panthers, takins, Tibetan black bears, Rothschild's giraffes, Hartmann's zebras, primates, two-toed sloths, dholes, pygmy hippos, cheetahs and, more generally, 350 rare and endangered animals! The Park is set in an exceptional natural site, where you can admire many incredible views over the Cézallier and discover the various actions put in place for animal welfare and species conservation, while visiting a site that is proving its difference on a European scale. Indeed, the Parc Animalier d'Auvergne stands out in many respects: Europe's largest enclosure for Amur panthers and, new for 2024, the first park to house Thorold deer, the integration of an animal nutritionist and an educational manager into the team, the creation of an association dedicated to ethology and another to learning about biodiversity through new technologies, the offer of novel mixed-use enclosures and a wide variety of immersive activities to familiarize visitors with the animals (family safaris, special encounters, vacation courses, etc.)...). A must-see! Enjoy spectacular enclosures where you can walk right up close to the animals: chamois/bouquetins, lemurs or sika deer, and numerous walkways allowing you to get up close to the animals (red pandas, bears, wolves, giraffes). The Parc Animalier d'Auvergne is deeply involved in the conservation of endangered species around the world, including in Auvergne, notably through the Play for Nature endowment fund, and participates in numerous international breeding programs for endangered species. Located in Ardes-sur-Couze in the Puy-de-Dôme region, the park is just 45 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand and Besse/St Nectaire/Murol, and 15 minutes from exits 15 and 17 of the A75, near Issoire. For the 4th year running, it has been awarded the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence. It has also been awarded the Qualité Tourisme label, and is starred in both the Michelin Auvergne guide and Le Petit Futé. A company with a mission, it received two trophies for its concrete commitment to the environment in 2023, and joined the "Entreprise engagée pour la nature" program.

route d'Anzat-le-Luguet 63420 Ardes
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