Grand Tour of Lac Pavin
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A Grand Tour of the beautiful and mysterious Lac Pavin, passing by the Puy de Montchal and the Creux de Soucy chasm.
Puy de Sancy through the Chaudefour valley
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
The very secretive and beautiful Chaudefour valley is a classified natural site, closed up by the steep contours of a glacial cirque. Peaks, needles, plumbs are as many natural defences for an intact and preserved valley.
Tour of the Puy Mary - GR400
Departure from Le Falgoux (15 - Cantal)
A beautiful three-day hike, sleeping in a bivouac, with interesting variations in altitude.
Corbès and the Grotte de Valaurie
Departure from Corbès (30 - Gard)
An easy walk with few real difficulties offering stunning panoramic views of the valleys of the Gardon in Saint-Jean and Mialet. On the trip you can discover the concretions and gours of the Grotte de Valaurie (300m of underground galleries) if the entrance is still open.
Puy de Lassolas and Puy de la Vache
Departure from Saint-Genès-Champanelle (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A short hike to climb two volcanoes with their typical open craters to delight amateur geologists and curious hikers. A beautiful view from the top of the Puy de Lassolas on over the Chaîne des Puys to the north and Monts Dore to the south.
La Montagne Noire via Cubserviès
Departure from Roquefère (11 - Aude)
Exploring La Montagne Noire and one of the highest waterfalls in Europe.
The Colombières Gorges
Departure from Colombières-sur-Orb (34 - Hérault)
An exceptional circular walk above the torrent of Arles where you can discover a cave dwelling and a superb Cervennes collection in the hamlet of Fage.
Siran. Cascade d'Autoire. Bonnefont Marais and fountains.
Departure from Loubressac (46 - Lot)
A lovely hike beginning at the viewing point of the Cascade d'Autoire and the Château des Anglais and which, at the halfway point, crosses the Marais de Bonnefont.
Sentier des 1000 Marches - Saut et Lac de Vezoles
Departure from Riols (34 - Hérault)
This trail is a marvel exploring the Saut de Vezoles and its lake with spectacular amenities.
Les Corniches de Lauroux
Departure from Lauroux (34 - Hérault)
A beautiful walk, without major difficulty and well marked, that takes you through scrubland and forests, cliffs and limestone plateaus.
Le Roc de la Vigne
Departure from Puéchabon (34 - Hérault)
This trek works its way up from the Hérault valley to Roc de la Vigne. Leaving the village, off the beaten tracks, you'll explore Forêt Domaniale de Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert on cobblestone roads. Along the way, the remains of old farms, caves, a semi-troglodyte retreat and a breath-taking view from the top of Roc de la Vigne.
The Chiloza falls
Departure from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A wander among the underbrush along the Couze Pavin, from bank to bank, flowing in cascades.
The Puy de Sancy via the Courre Valley
Departure from Mont-Dore (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A very beautiful hike in a conservation area.
Lac Chambon - Murol
Departure from Chambon-sur-Lac (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A circuit that forms a figure of 8 around Lac Chambon, with panoramic views of the lake and the Sancy range, the Valley of Chaudefour and a section through Murol via its castle.
The Cirque du Bout du Monde
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas (34 - Hérault)
A hike in the foothills of the Larzac plateau overlooking Cirque du Bout du Monde and the village of Gourgas with a return journey via a beautiful forest path.
The Chemin des Amoureux
Departure from Sorèze (81 - Tarn)
The Chemin des Amoureux (Lovers' Path) takes you up the Laudot valley toward Cammazes. You return on the GR7.
Navacelles Cirque and Moulins de la Foux
Departure from Saint-Maurice-Navacelles (34 - Hérault)
A fairly conventional circuit that lets walkers admire the Cirque de Navacelles and hike in the gorges of La Vis. The ruins of the Moulins de la Foux are the ultimate goal of the hike, with beautiful explanations of these water mills and on the underground portion of the screw, not yet fully explored.
The Megaliths of Minerve
Departure from La Caunette (34 - Hérault)
This hike, at the start of La Caunette, will take you above Minerva and will let you discover the megaliths scattered along the route. You'll criss-cross vines, scrubland composed of gorse, thyme, brush, evergreen oak trees and the odd wood.
Brousse-le-Château along the Tarn valley
Departure from Brousse-le-Château (12 - Aveyron)
Perched on a rocky promontory, at the confluence of the Tarn and Alrance rivers, the magnificent small village of Brousse-le-Château is noted for its exceptional location.
The Sylvanès trail
Departure from Sylvanès (12 - Aveyron)
Through a coniferous forest, we discover the Russian Orthodox Chapel nestled in the heart of the woods, in an idyllic green setting. Time to pause and meditate on this magical place. Superb views. The trail is mainly woodland, which is pleasant in hot weather.
Lentheric and Cabrerolles from La Liquière
Departure from Cabrerolles (34 - Hérault)
A pleasant hike through the schistous terroirs of the Faugères wine region, with vines at all altitudes right down to the bottom of the "Meteor" crater.
The banks of the Orb river
Departure from Cessenon-sur-Orb (34 - Hérault)
Sometimes calm, sometimes tumultuous, discover the Orb on this walk. Many international canoe/kayak competitions take place in the Réals basin. A basin with a reputation for being highly technical.
The dovecotes of Murviel-lès-Beziers
Departure from Murviel-lès-Béziers (34 - Hérault)
The route is dotted with several tower pigeon lofts, one of the special features of Murviel-lès-Béziers.
Pradelles - Cheylard-l'Évêque
Departure from Pradelles (43 - Haute-Loire)
This is the 4th stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage marks the transition from the Pays des Puys du Velay, with its open, hilly landscapes, to the Gévaudan, with its more enclosed landscapes and deep woodlands. The route follows the GR®70 (Red and White waymarkers).
Three small volcanic hills in a row (puys)
Departure from Orcines (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
"Human noise becomes silent, nature makes volcanoes chatter; whispering landscapes, and whispering a thousand voices of silence". Caption of the beautiful sculpture by Thierry Courtadon that you will encounter on your route, alongside with great viewpoints.
The Creux de l'Oulette and the Montpeloux organs pipes
Departure from Saillant (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
This circular walk passes by two must-see sites in the area: the Creux de l'Oulette and its waterfall, and the volcano of Montpeloux, a former basalt quarry converted into an open-air geological museum. At the end of the itinerary, you'll find a beautiful path along the Ance River.
The thermal Dordogne at La Bourboule
Departure from La Bourboule (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A circular walk to discover the small spa town, taking in a number of viewpoints on either side of the Dordogne River.
Tarn River in Albi tourist loop
Departure from 81 - Tarn
The 'Jardin de la Berbie' garden, the Parc Rochegude, a route along the 'Ruisseau du Caussels' stream, a stroll along the Tarn river and, of course, the architectural highlights of Albi beautiful pink city, all enhance this urban tour.
The arboretum of l'Hort de Dieu from the Aigoual summit
Departure from Bassurels (48 - Lozère)
From the summit of Mont Aigoual, discover l'Hort de Dieu, the Garden of God, a favorite spot for botanists since the Renaissance, and a testing ground for today's botanists.
"Remembering the good advice of the fabulist, we wanted to plant without delay; in the spring and especially in the autumn of 1903, we planted more than 1,200 plants, including 773 trees at the Hort de Dieu... As of now, we have 219 species of trees and shrubs in cultivation or under study at the Aigoual". Charles Flahault, 1904.
A walk in Meyrueis
Departure from Meyrueis (48 - Lozère)
Discover this pretty town in the Jonte valley, through its streets and from the heights of the Rocher.
Visit Sainte-Énimie
Departure from Sainte-Enimie (48 - Lozère)
A walk to discover this pretty little medieval town in the Gorges du Tarn, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France".
Saint-Pierre, district of Clermont
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
One of three short walks (Saint-Genès, Saint-Pierre, Le Port) offered by Clermont Auvergne Tourisme to discover Clermont's historic center.
Port district of Clermont
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
One of three short walks (Saint-Genès, Saint-Pierre, Le Port) offered by Clermont Auvergne Tourisme to discover Clermont's historic center.
Saint-Genès district of Clermont
Departure from Clermont-Ferrand (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
One of three short walks (Saint-Genès, Saint-Pierre, Le Port) offered by Clermont Auvergne Tourisme to discover Clermont's historic center.
Puy de Dôme from the North face
Departure from Orcines (63 - Puy-de-Dôme)
A very accessible ascent of the Puy de Dôme, despite the elevation gain. After the beautiful 'Chemins de la Roche Pertuisade and des Gravouses', which winds through pastures and woods at the foot of the puy, climb the Chemin des Chèvre, then the old road now used by the cog railway. Descent to the South via the Chemin des Muletiers, then back via the Chemin des Gouris.
The Pic Cassini from the Mas de la Barque
Departure from Le Pont-de-Montvert (48 - Lozère)
Here too, in the Lozère region, a 360° summit bears the cartographer Cassini's famous name. Did he ever see, this cartographer, the map of this corner of Lozère? Perhaps not. On the other hand, this summit, which is easy to get to, offers a remarkable view, which can then be completed by a loop via the source of the Tarn river.
Heritage and landscapes of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
Departure from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon (07 - Ardèche)
Thanks to its geographical location, on the border between the southern Ardèche and the Monts d'Ardèche, Montpezat-sous-Bauzon is an ideal place to discover the astonishing lay and religious heritage of the area, from the fertile valley to the wild, rocky pastures, with remarkable views of the mountains and the Fontaulière plain.
As you return to the valley, a rose garden awaits you for a moment of olfactory and visual pleasure.
From one bank of the Fontaulière to the other
Departure from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon (07 - Ardèche)
A short walk from Montpezat to the hamlets of Les Grisières and Le Villaret, passing through a chestnut grove - the only slight difficulty on the route - and the humpback bridge, for a family outing.
The Puech del Pont and Cascade du Déroc
Departure from Marchastel (Lozère) (48 - Lozère)
A very accessible hike, with superb views over the Aubrac Plateau. You'll pass the Cascade du Déroc waterfall, one of the region's most remarkable sites.
Cascade du Devèz
Departure from Curières (12 - Aveyron)
Through the forest, discover an ancient wolf pit and the Devèz waterfall. You'll then pass through a mountain pasture with a view towards Rodez.
From Ruoms to Labeaume
Departure from Ruoms (07 - Ardèche)
From Ruoms to Labeaume, the hike alternates between ancient villages and nature.
This itinerary passes the Ardèche river, the heights of the Baume river gorge, the pretty village of Labeaume and the old town of Ruoms.
Alternating between shady and sunny stretches. Several possibilities for swimming along the way.
The Cirque de Gens from Ruoms
Departure from Ruoms (07 - Ardèche)
A pleasant hike along the banks of the Ardèche river, sometimes with overhanging cliffs on a magnificent path, and sometimes skirting the riverbed. There's also a cave within easy reach.
By the hills and dales around Belmont-sur-Rance
Departure from Belmont-sur-Rance (12 - Aveyron)
In the shade of the pink sandstone collegiate church and the surrounding woods, a peaceful escape on bushy paths, mills and hamlets, forest trails wind their way along the river Rance.
Yellow markings and a ford on the Rance.
⚠️To be avoided in periods of heavy rain, otherwise one passes at ease by taking off one's shoes.
Circuit around Combret-sur-Rance
Departure from Combret (12 - Aveyron)
Very interesting hike as much for the landscapes (Rance valley, Rougier de Camarès) as for the culture (village of Combret, Notre-Dame d'Orient, numerous crosses).
Some portions on tarmac, but with the magnificence of the small paths and the beauty of the landscape, you'll quickly forget them.
The Rock of Anduze
Departure from Bagard (30 - Gard)
A beautiful circuit in the Gard countryside allowing you to discover the town of Anduze from the rock dominating it. Very pleasant circuit in the Gard countryside allowing you to discover this Mediterranean vegetation made of green oaks and chestnut trees. Here, the thyme is very prevalent, allowing you to breathe air much more perfumed than the one in our cities.
From garrigue to Cévennes shale landscapes, departing from Les Vans
Departure from Les Vans (07 - Ardèche)
Contrasting landscapes between the southern scrubland and the deep gullies in the clay-limestone marl.
Fossil footprints, botanical path, abrupt change of vegetation between limestone strata and Cevennes shale, and return by a path overlooking the Chassezac river.
Very pretty and picturesque village of Naves.
That's what's on the menu of this spectacular hike which takes you around the west of Les Vans.
The Allègre castle from Les Fumades
Departure from Allègre-les-Fumades (30 - Gard)
This hike will take you on paths through preserved scrubland and protected in a Natura 2000 zone. Its strong points: a village and a medieval castle overhanging fields of olive-trees and panoramas to take your breath away!
The Dolmens of the Grande Pallières
Departure from Anduze (30 - Gard)
A short hike in shade to discover no less than five Neolithic dolmens, including the four dolmens of the Grande Pallières site.
The Gardon de Mialet valley
Departure from Mialet (Gard) (30 - Gard)
A circuit that goes upstream along the Gardon de Mialet from Mas Soubeyran and passing the beautiful village of Mialet. This itinerary allows you to follow the river closely, with its meadows and bridges, but also to explore the slopes of the valley and to discover the beautiful hamlet of Aïgladines.
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