Located in the south of the Massif Central, within the Aubrac Regional Nature Park, the municipality ofArgences-en-Aubrac offers varied landscapes et grandiose. This territory, also called Upper Rouergue, stretches from the Aubrac mountains to the Viadène. It owes its qualification "Argence" to the river L'Argence Vive which from its source at Roc du Cayla (1298 m), joins the Argence Morte under the remarkable bridge of Orlhaguet before forming gorges appreciated by water sports enthusiasts . Between scenery, cultural heritage. et sports, let yourself be carried away by these lands full of surprises!
Step 1: Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence
Park in the parking lot of lake of Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence and take advantage of the many activities offered by the site: water sports, tour of the body of water on foot, playground for children, mini golf, course of disc golf, slackline, trampoline, zipline. For the more historians among you, explore the center of the village: the church and the war memorial ranked among the 30 most beautiful in France.
Stage 2: Lacalm, the roof of Aveyron
The small village of Lacalm is located 1 meters above sea level. This village is called the roof of Aveyron, because it is one of the highest villages in the department. Park in the village, visit theroman church and discover Clarion Rolland micro-museum.
Step 3: Vines, bagpipe capital
Le hamlet of Vines is ranked among the “Remarkable sites of France and Europe”. Park in front of the village church and enjoy the point of view located at the rear of the building. A magnificent view on Truyère gorges offers itself to you. You will not leave Vines until you have visited the Cabrette House, a must-see museum during your stay in Argence.
Step 4: Cantoin, village of character
The pretty village of Canton is built around a beautiful gothic church. From afar, you can see the Cantal mountains. Book your visit at firm with soft mohair to see an Angora goat farm and understand the path from fleece to wool.
Step 5: Panorama of Rozières
Le panorama of Rozières is definitely a place to stop. We can see the peninsula of Laussac which sits in the middle of the Truyere and, in the distance, Cantal mountains.
Stage 6: Viewpoint over the Sarrans dam
Le belvedere du Sarrans dam allows you to discover, by taking some height, the EDF dam (8th highest dam in France). The space is laid out with information panels explaining its operation, its history and its environment. To get there, nothing could be simpler: a parking lot with a few spaces is installed just in front and picnic tables will allow you to have lunch or a snack near the point of view.
Stage 7: Orlhaguet, the Nice of the mountains
Le “Nice from the mountains” is the nickname given to the village ofOrlhaguet because of the particularly mild and pleasant climate that reigns there. Park in the village and visit thefortified church of the XNUMXth century, discover the old bridge with three entries (a rarity in France), and look for the 13 carved crosses what the village has.
Stage 8: Mels, chapel and viewpoint from the end of the world
To visit the hamlet of Mels, park in the car park provided for this purpose at the entrance to the village. Walk along the pretty Chapel, then head to the point of view "the end of the world" to discover in the distance the Labarthe dam.
Stage 9: The vertiginous Baltuergues wood via ferrata
For the more adventurous, there is a via via ferrata vertiginous located in the baltuergues wood nearly Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence. To survey these impressive rock walls, you can rent your equipment or be accompanied by a state-qualified guide.
Don't forget to adopt the right behavior!
The Aubrac Regional Natural Park is one of the places still preserved from mass tourism and its sometimes disastrous consequences. Together, let's continue to preserve this natural and authentic environment by adopting the right gestures.
