Witnesses to the perpetual link between the inhabitants and their territory, playful, historical or natural, the thematic walks will make you discover the different facets of Aubrac. Follow a family circuit arranged on a particular theme or go with a guide to discover the particularities of our territory in a different way.
Self-guided thematic walks
Fun circuits to discover the heritage
Discover while having fun! With the app Baludik to download for free, discover the heritage and our villages through digital circuits composed of riddles and places to unearth thanks to clues. Present in the villages of Laguiole, Bes-Bedene et Mur-de-Barrez, these circuits for the youngest offer to visit the villages differently and in a playful. These 2 courses lastingabout 1 hour immerse you through scripted routes in thehistory of places. In Mur-de-Barrez, solve the mystery around an attempted murder (course from 12 years old), in Laguiole, help Max reconstruct the memories of his grandfather born in the village (from 8 years old) . Leave with your family in complete autonomy at the heart of stories in which you are the actors.
Around Laguiole
THEmulti-hike area from the Nature et Découverte chalet in the Laguiole ski resort (Bouyssou resort) offers several paths:
- le fitness trail of 3 km with 23 apparatus.
- le ecological and botanical observation trail, 9 km, to discover the rich flora of the Aubrac plateau, discover a peat bog equipped with an observation pontoon. An educational booklet is on sale at the Tourist Office in Laguiole (8€) retracing the history of the plateau, the geology, the flora, the fauna and the flora of the species present. A book of games and discovery “In the footsteps of the inhabitants of Laguiole wood” is also available for children.
- Le Troubades orientation course. Go in search of 13 terminals hidden in nature, using a map available free of charge at the Laguiole information office, which you will have to punch at each terminal found. To do with family, friends or sports clubs.
- The treasure hunt The Mystery of Bouyssou, on sale at the Laguiole information office (€15), from 7 years old. Solve the puzzles through a fun and family treasure hunt. Once the riddle has been solved, pick up your reward in partner shops (sticker on the storefront).
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- Le Gourgue de Maroule trail, circuit around 5 km around the body of water de Sainte-Geneviève-sur-Argence. Throughout the walk, panels invite you to discover the fauna, flora, the functioning of the environments that present themselves to you, as well as their history and the human activities which are linked to it, up to the bird observatory located at its end.
- The circuit "In Garence's footsteps” will tell you the story of young Garence, a courageous child struggling with the sneaky thief Koss, on the road to Compostela. The circuit is laid out with 18 paintings illustrating the tale of Paul Cassagne with a set of questions. The booklet with answers and history of Garence is on sale at the Tourist Office of Saint-Geneviève (5 €).
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The Klé'O treasure hunts and orienteering races combine discovery of nature and heritage. These small courses, open to all, allow you to venture with a compass and a map into the forest of Taussac or in the village of Mur-de-Barrez. A fun, educational or sporting way to explore the Carladez in the open air. 6 courses accessible to all. For the little ones, a treasure hunt is offered. The paths " Orienteering and treasure hunts » are available free of charge at the Mur-de-Barrez information office, or can be downloaded below.
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- The tour of Saint-Gervais lake in the town of Saint-Symphorien-de-Thenieres available on the Cirkwi app. Family walk of 2.4 km with the theme of the fauna and flora surrounding the body of water.
- The thematic trail “the fish" at the Capelle (5 km).
The guidebooks for these routes are available at €1 per card from our tourist information offices.
Guided themed walks
Do you want to discover our territory in a slightly different way? Some of our service providers accompany you on thematic outings and share their passion with you. Go with a photographer to explore the grandiose landscapes of Aubrac and return from your walk with images in your head (and camera). For flora enthusiasts, go on naturalist walks to discover the plants of the Aubrac plateau, its geology and its heritage.
