It's finally spring! After the long winter months of trying out sliding sports or enjoying comfort food, it's time to get some fresh air and sunshine. The arrival of fine weather, the days getting longer and the gentle rays of the sun sound like a call to get some fresh air. The ideal season for walking, listening to birdsong, admiring the verdant nature and blooming flowers. On our trails, come and enjoy this period when all the senses are awakened.
Our region is the perfect place for hiking. Set off to discover our many landscapes and be amazed. For a few short hours or half a day, through forest paths, waterfalls, lakes, high pastures, the slopes of gorges... all this nature is available to you. All you have to do is put on your hiking boots and go.
Our favorite spring walks
1. The Devez waterfall
Spring is the ideal season to enjoy the waterfalls whose flow is substantial. From CurieresInter forest and paths around the pastures, make a bucolic break at the waterfall du Devez. You will come across small flowers everywhere on the way and a multitude of butterflies will follow you throughout your journey. Allow 3 hours for the long route with places to take breaks and admire the view. Perhaps you will have the chance to admire the cows very closely if they are in the summer pastures.
2. The oules waterfall
Short walk from the village of Laguiole, take a short break to listen to the sound of water near the waterfall. If you are lucky, you will observe carpets of flowers. A nice view of the village awaits you.
3. Valon, the Alcuejouls stream
The castle of Valon dominates your start. You will then see it from the opposite side, grandiose, protecting the village all in a strip, on its rocky ridge anchored to the Truyère gorges. You will enter a old chestnut forest, waking up from winter, others petrified, offering a small Brocéliande effect. You can end your 1h40 walk by going to demystify this castle open to the public.
4. the banks of Lake Sarrans
Starting from the sumptuous hamlet of Vines, this path takes you through forest paths, drailles, small waterfalls, pastures and offers you a magnificent view of the Sarrans dam lake.
5. Bousquet Castle
Departing from the town of Montpeyroux, this hike combines exceptional heritage with the Château du Bousquet and a 360-degree view from the chapel of Montpeyroux, in 2 hours of walking.
6. The dog jump
Immersed in the Truyère gorges which awaken in a variegation of soft greens, come and admire the Saut du Chien waterfall in weightlessness on footbridges. In 1h45, do not miss this walk with the double wow effect!
7. The botanical trail
Departing from the Bouyssou ski resort in Laguiole, 9 km course (3 possible loops), discovering the rich flora of the Aubrac plateau, discover a peat bog equipped with an observation pontoon.
8. The Baltuergues loop
From Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence, stunning views on Cantal mountains, Truyère gorges and the Sarrans dam. Small paths, drailles and forest of douglas and birches will make you travel from one universe to another. During your walk you will discover the small heritage (bread oven, chapel, bridges, hamlets, crosses, churches…) while crossing forest and pasture. Along the way, don't miss the bird observatory.
9. The Bromme Valley
Going up an old glacial valley, now used by a stream sometimes impetuous (the Bromme), we walk in the heart of a landscape of middle Mountain. After 4 hours of walking, the arrival by a ridge will offer you a unique view of the medieval village of Mur-de-Barrez. Le prairie green is brilliant, and orchids, secretly nestled by the wayside offer you beautiful purple touches. Also watch for the jerky flight of the hoopoe, back from Africa for sunny days. It is recognizable by its crest and its long arched beak.
Try roaming
For those who like the challenge, for the big spring weekends, try our roaming tours. Go for a few days to discover the emblematic landscapes of the region, in complete freedom: Tour of the Monts d'Aubrac (GR® of country), Way of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle (GR® 65), Lo Camin d'Olt (Country GR®)…
Our accompanying guides
Want to learn more about the landscape around you? Accompanied by a local guide for your hiking outings or apprehend the landscape differently through photography or stargazing workshops.
To prepare for your visit, you can consult our page dedicated to flora, you will find a summary of the specific flowering periods.
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