Camping La Rivière: Discover Saint-Hippolyte, Aveyron

Hiking trail "The Goul Valley". Lapeyrugue overlooks the beautiful Goul Valley: the view of the Mounts of Cantal and the Aubrac Plateau is remarkable from the village. Overlooking the River Goul, you will discover, in a superb forest of oak and chestnut trees, on your left, the department of Aveyron and the hamlet of Batut as well as Pons Dam. The hamlet of Le Mas is also amazing. This circuit is remarkable for the architectural beauty of its hamlets. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail "Montsalvy - Riols". A village overlooking the Truyère Gorge and the Lot Valley, Montsalvy offers you a hiking route starting in the heart of the medieval village. This route will allow you to appreciate many remarkable views of the region: the Lot Valley, Aveyron and the Aubrac Plateau. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Mountain bike route "From Montsalvy to the Goul Valley”. Starting near the castle built on the ancient ramparts of the medieval village, this itinerary offers the opportunity to discover Montsalvy. This is an accessible and fairly easy route which offers beautiful panoramas, in particular that of the Puy de l'Arbre, which dominates this area from the top of its 830 m. This route will then offer mountain bikers beautiful views of the mountains and valleys, with several forest passages punctuating the route.

Start opposite the Place de la Mairie (near the sécadou, the chestnut dryer). More family-friendly and accessible than the ‘Mills of the Goul Valley’ trail, this path will give you a different perspective on Ladinhac's small-scale built and natural heritage. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail "From the mills to the Goul Valley". Ladinhac offers a hiking circuit where the harmony of the landscapes and the quality of the built heritage work wonders. As you walk along, you will discover the white waters of the surrounding streams and some of the many mills in the village, not forgetting the superb views: the Vachand Waterfall, the Goul Valley, the Mounts of Cantal, the Aubrac Plateau. A very diverse circuit where each step is a discovery. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Situated at an altitude of 610m, overlooking the Goul valley, for almost 50 years Leucamp lived to the rhythm of mining. Ladinhac offers a hiking circuit where the harmony of the landscapes and the quality of the built heritage work wonders. As you walk along, you will discover the white waters of the surrounding streams and some of the many mills in the village, not forgetting the superb views: the Vachand Waterfall, the Goul Valley, the Mounts of Cantal, the Aubrac Plateau. A very diverse circuit where each step is a discovery. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail “The Devil’s Rocks”. Junhac is a pretty, picturesque, flower-filled village nestled in the heart of a valley, remarkable for its typical Châtaigneraie architecture. The interest of this path is both architectural (old mill, hamlets of Pressoires and Peyre) and geological: the Devils’s Rocks, a climbing site, is a granite vein. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail “The Veinazès Basin”. The village of Labesserette is built around a beautiful 13th century church which houses a listed 15th century pietà. Its gothic style preserves some rather enigmatic sculpted figures of men and animals. This pleasant and not very difficult walk offers some views of the village of Junhac and the Veinazès Basin. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail "Le Veinazès" Situated in the heart of the Veinazès Basin, Sansac has a Gothic church with a beautiful example of a bell gable, typical of this region. This route also allows you to discover numerous viewpoints: on the Veinazès Basin, Montsalvy and its Puy de l'Arbre site as well as the Aubrac Plateau. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Hiking trail “Views over the River Lot”. Once a crossing point of the Lot on the way to Conques, the village has a fortified castle of medieval origin which was remodeled in the 15th century. The start of this walk is at Le Port, 3.5 km from the village, which was once the departure point for the boats that transported the chestnut wood used to make the Bordeaux barrels. This route offers beautiful views over the valley and hamlets with remarkable architecture. This fact sheet is one of 55 available individually (€0.50) at each Visitors Bureau of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne or to be downloaded from the Cantal Rando & Découverte app.

Montsalvy, Petite Cité de Caractère® welcomes you to its campsite with a free swimming pool for campers. Shady and green, the atmosphere is calm and family-friendly. Near the campsite, you will find a tennis court, a sports ground and a playground. Located a stone's throw from the Lot Valley, the medieval town has a media library and a Micro-Folie.

L'Auberge Fleurie is a charming step on the borders of the Lot and the Truyère. You will apreciate the refinement of the 7 custom rooms. The gourmet cuisine is made from fresh products and served with a remarkable wine list.

You will be able to relax and appreciate the Châtaigneraie landscape in this hostel. Rooms are surrounded by apple trees and situated from 2 kilometers of Junhac. On the spot discover hiking, fishing and animal park (Come among deer and fawns). You can take a packed lunch and go the day visit the territory. Children's area with a few games. All our rooms are air-conditioned.

The communal gîte of Vezels-Roussy, in the south-west of Cantal, welcomes you for a night or a stay, alone, with family or friends, to discover the south of Cantal and Aveyron with their valleys and mountains. Created in 2023, the gîte with a capacity of 12 places, is rented by the bed (bunk beds), in the spirit of a stopover gîte, with the possibility of privatizing a room or the entire gîte. Lovers of nature, cycling and hiking will find all the necessary comfort there: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, closed garage with tools available, equipped kitchen and large table, garden to admire the sunsets. The cottage is in partnership with the hotel restaurant “La Bergerie” in Vézels-Roussy. You can order breakfasts, picnic baskets and tasty meals, for a hassle-free stay. The establishment promotes fresh and local products and you can taste all the local specialties.

In a typical village of the Cantal, Vezels-Roussy, Céline and Marcel welcome you at “La Bergerie” in a family and authentic setting. “La Bergerie” is a 2-star hotel, a restaurant but also a leisure centre. It is an ideal place to relax, to rest and to reinvigorate. Double-glazing in the rooms. Pond to practise fishing near to the hotel. Restaurant on site

Former renovated workshop. Separate equipped kitchen - Living room - Bathroom (Hydro massage shower) – toilet - 3 bedrooms: 2 beds x 140 cm + 2 beds x 90 cm. Telephone, TV - Electric heating - Double-glazing - Linen provided. Hikes or mountain bike excursions in wild and preserved nature. Close to the Volcanoes Park of Auvergne – Calm, local products. Just 15 km (9.32 mi) far from Aurillac Altitude: 750 m (2,461 ft.)

Natural, shaded and calm area. Free access to communal swimming supervised. Camping area near Calvinet, quiet and shadowed site. Near shop and services. Near the Maison de la Châtaigne.

The campsite is situated near the Lot river at the border between Cantal and Aveyron. Camping Coursavy is situated on the banks of the Lot, surrounded by wooded hillsides. Thanks to its sheltered location and very low altitude (200 m), the climate is very mild from spring onwards. The campsite has 46 spacious pitches and 4 chalets. All pitches have electricity and a picnic table. It is an ideal starting point for many cycling and walking routes, or for visiting old villages. You can swim in the river You can swim in the river, fish and 10 km away is the Vieillevie canoeing base. The campsite has a friendly atmosphere, where young and old will feel at ease. Free wifi access is available throughout the campsite.

Charming gite located in the green countryside. Here, you can recharge your batteries with beautiful hikes in the nature or in the forest and mountain bike excursions. Discover with your children the animals of the farm. Very pleasant and very spacious gite in the heart of an authentic region. You have also the possibility to rent an adjoining gite for an exceptional occasion. Downstairs: Large living room – Separate kitchen – Toilet and laundry. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (1x bed 160 cm) - 1 bedroom (1 x bed 140 cm) - 1 bedroom (2 single beds + 1 sofa bed 140 cm) - 2 bathrooms (shower and bath) with their own toilet. Just 8 km (4.97 mi) far from Aurillac

Located in the heart of the “Châtaigneraie”, nearby Aurillac, the “Gite des Chênes" (84 m²) has been renovated with quality materials (parquet floors in chestnut, oak joineries, stones and apparent beams…) In a magnificent house of character that includes a second gite. Spacious living room with sofa bed with light wells and a fully equipped open kitchen. Toilet. Upstairs, 2 independent bedrooms with a 160-cm bed and two 90-cm beds. They have their own bathroom with Italian shower and toilet. Just 8 km (4.97 mi) far from Aurillac.

Panorama of the Goul Valley, the Aubrac plateau and the Mounts of Cantal.

Lapeyrugue is located South East of the Veinazès natural region, on the foothills of the Southern Châtaigneraie. The village is built on a crest and at the beginning of a path leading to the Goul valley overhanging it.

Overlooking the village of Montsalvy, Mount Puy de l'Arbre offers a magnificent natural observatory stretching from the Mounts of Cantal to the Rouergue, passing through the Aubrac Plateau. Near the toposcope, a granite stele reminds us that in 1798, Jean-Baptiste Delambre and Pierre Méchain measured here an arc section of the Paris meridian between Dunkirk and Barcelona. This arc measurement served as the basis for the original definition of the metre. This stele is therefore a survey marker. Picnic tables.

The personal collection of Montsalvy-born paleontologist Marcellin Boule (1861-1942) evokes his career through works and objects that belonged to him and are presented in the form of a cabinet of curiosities. The whole is illustrated by numerous photographs, sculptures and portraits of this scientist who marked the first half of the 20th century. 07/08-08/31: open every day. The rest of the year: open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

In the square, note the wrought-iron cross depicting the various instruments of the Passion. Although the date inscribed on the granite base is 1800, the cross was actually made in 1750 and hidden during the revolutionary turmoil. It was made by Jean de Séguy, provost from 1745 to 1776. The statue of the Virgin Mary in a red sandstone niche (probably reused) on the façade, rebuilt in the 18th century, is a reminder that the church is dedicated to Notre-Dame de l'Assomption. However, the cult of St Bernard, the monastery's first abbot, quickly developed in the hearts of the first Montsalvy residents. This popular beatification, accepted by the ecclesiastical authorities, led to the dedication of a chapel in the church in 1258. St Bernard is therefore considered the patron saint of the parish (celebrated on the Sunday following 11 October). In the church, discover the exceptional polychrome wooden Christ, listed as a historic monument, the 20th-century ciborium (or baldachin) installed in the Romanesque choir, the shrines containing the relics of St Gausbert and Saint Bernard and two of the four boundary crosses: the cross of St Anne and the cross of Cambon. An adjoining vaulted room houses the Treasure of Sacred Art, a collection of priestly objects from the various churches of the St Joseph en Veinazès parish.

A medieval town founded in the 11th century by the monk Gausbert, who established a sauveté surrounded by 4 crosses, which guaranteed ecclesiastical immunity to those who took refuge there. Montsalvy, a Petite Cité de Caractère® almost a thousand years old, has retained the austere atmosphere of those ancient fortified villages, huddled in on themselves and still imbued with their medieval splendour.

Common to all Micro-Folies, this digital museum brings together over 3,000 masterpieces from French and international collections. Visitors can navigate between the giant screen and their tablet, reading additional information about the works or playing the games on offer. Available in 16 languages, the digital museum is a rich medium for artistic and cultural education for all ages.

The Waterfall of Vachand can be found to the east of the village of Ladinhac, near the Moulin de Vachand. The best way to discover this site is to take the hiking trail proposed from Ladinhac "Des moulins à la vallée du Goul".

Ladinhac takes great care with its heritage, and this is something that strikes you straight away when you approach the village. Far from giving the impression of being stuck in the past, museified, this coquetry seems to infuse the village with a balance between tradition and modern rural life.

Fishing activity (1st category = trout, carp & whitefish): Daily (€14), weekly (€36.50) or yearly permits (€87) on sale at www.cartedepeche.fr or from Bar Le Phocéen in Montsalvy or from Junhac bar-tobacconist's. The tour of the lake takes about 15 mn. Fishing on the lake is permitted every day of the year, with the exception of trout release days: 31 January, 21 February, 7 & 28 March, 11 April, 2 & 23 May, 13 June, 4 & 25 July, 8 & 29 August and 12 September 2025. Number of catches limited to 6 per day and per person. Carp fishing at night authorised from Friday to Saturday and from Saturday to Sunday.

L’Auberge Fleurie is a charming Cantal stopover in the area of the River Lot and the River Truyère, at an altitude of 800 m. A good fairy seems to have bent over this inn, which offers an enthusiastic table where terroir and modernity go hand in hand! The inn also has a remarkable wine cellar. Reservations are strongly recommended. Closed on Mondays (except public holidays). Closed Tuesday lunchtime and Sunday evening .

Restaurant, traditional cuisine.

Traditional meals on reservation, composed of the best of local products such as: Cooked pork meats and salads, pounti, salers meat, pork or poultry, truffade, aligot, tourte etc... and to finish, home made pastries! Quiet, shady inn in the heart of nature. Children's play area with a few games.

In a typical Cantal village, Vezels-Roussy located at 20km from Aurillac, Céline and Marcel welcome you to La Bergerie, in a family and authentic setting. The restaurant offers a wide choice of regional specialities such as truffade, pounti, stuffed cabbage. We also serve a buffet breakfast during the summer season as well as picnic baskets available for guests on day excursions. There are two dining rooms: one for individual dining and the other for special occasions such as banquets, weddings, christenings, club gatherings and sports events. The surrounding area offers a wide range of different activities to do while enjoying a day out. Our signature dishes: Calf sweetbread with morel mushrooms, pounti, truffade, venison.

Christophe's inventive cuisine combines the flavours of Auvergne with those of the Mediterranean. Meals are served on a beautiful terrace shaded by an octogenarian wisteria with a view of the swimming pool and the River Lot or in the restaurant room. Innovative cooking with flavors of Auvergne and the Mediteranean. Open from mid-April to early November. In July and August, closed on Monday all day and Tuesday lunchtime. Out of season, closed Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday.

The Auberge des Voyageurs offers traditional home-cooked cuisine made with local produce, as well as five guest rooms.

Nestling in the charming stone-vaulted dining room of L'Auberge de la Tour and on the pretty terrace overlooking Marcolès, the bistronomic Oxalis restaurant serves local cuisine meticulously prepared by chef Renaud Darmanin. Local produce and fresh vegetables from the kitchen garden are naturally given pride of place. L'Auberge de la Tour, a magnificent 17th-century stone building, is bursting with charm and has 8 4-star-rated rooms. L'Auberge de la Tour also welcome you to their gourmet restaurant.

In the heart of the Châtaigneraie Cantalienne, between two 'Grands Sites de France', Conques and Puy Mary, come and enjoy a relaxing gastronomic experience! In this enchanting setting near Aurillac, in the heart of one of France’s most beautiful villages, savour the art of living at the Auberge de la Tour and let yourself be charmed by its peaceful atmosphere, authentic charm and warm welcome. Experience a unique moment where tradition and creativity come together to awaken all your senses. Discover the inventive and refined cuisine of chef Renaud Darmanin, a daring artist who elevates every dish by showcasing exceptional local produce. A unique menu for every service. L'Auberge de la Tour, a magnificent 17th-century stone building, is bursting with charm and has 8 4-star-rated rooms.

L'Auberge de Mourjou, with its restaurant and guest rooms, has been open since 18 March 2024. Daily menu (€19,90) from Monday 12pm to Friday 2pm. Chef Kara Asatryan's menu (€39) is available for lunch and dinner on Saturdays and lunch on Sundays. Booking recommended. The chef's menu consists of a choice of two starters, a choice of two main courses and a choice of two desserts. The menu changes every 2 weeks according to the season and her inspiration. You can also make the most of our shaded terrace in fine weather.

Multiservice shop, bar-restaurant, snack, grocery shop, bread depot, bed and breakfast. The bar-restaurant Le Tromp l'oeil welcomes you all year round. You can also stay in one of the guest rooms, stock up on groceries and order your bread delivered every morning by the baker. Open all year round. Closed Mondays.

Montsalvy, Petite Cité de Caractère® welcomes you to its campsite with a free swimming pool for campers. Shady and green, the atmosphere is calm and family-friendly. Near the campsite, you will find a tennis court, a sports ground and a playground. Located a stone's throw from the Lot Valley, the medieval town has a media library and a Micro-Folie.

L'Auberge Fleurie is a charming step on the borders of the Lot and the Truyère. You will apreciate the refinement of the 7 custom rooms. The gourmet cuisine is made from fresh products and served with a remarkable wine list.

Our 1808 house, typical of the Châtaigneraie region, is located in a village of just under 500 inhabitants. It was completely renovated in 2018 and offers 3 guest rooms. Since 2025, we have created an annex with a family suite. * 3 bedrooms in the main house: - the CANTOU bedroom on the raised ground floor with a small terrace. 2 single beds (80 x 200 cm) that can be joined to form a double bed (160 x 200 cm), separate en-suite shower room and toilet. - The GARRIGUET bedroom and the AUBRAC bedroom on the first floor with one 140 x 200 double bed, separate private shower room and toilet. * One ‘GARDEN SIDE’ family suite: In an annex at the back of the enclosure, family room comprising a bedroom with relaxation area, one 160 x 200 bed, one bedroom with one 90 x 190 bed and one 115 x 190 bed, and a spacious bathroom with toilet. Ground floor room accessible to people with reduced mobility and equipped with Wi-Fi internet connection, flat-screen TV and reversible air conditioning. Private terrace with garden furniture and elliptical trainer available. Wi-Fi internet access.

You will be able to relax and appreciate the Châtaigneraie landscape in this hostel. Rooms are surrounded by apple trees and situated from 2 kilometers of Junhac. On the spot discover hiking, fishing and animal park (Come among deer and fawns). You can take a packed lunch and go the day visit the territory. Children's area with a few games. All our rooms are air-conditioned.

Pond with picnic tables. Fishing open, swimming not permitted.

The communal gîte of Vezels-Roussy, in the south-west of Cantal, welcomes you for a night or a stay, alone, with family or friends, to discover the south of Cantal and Aveyron with their valleys and mountains. Created in 2023, the gîte with a capacity of 12 places, is rented by the bed (bunk beds), in the spirit of a stopover gîte, with the possibility of privatizing a room or the entire gîte. Lovers of nature, cycling and hiking will find all the necessary comfort there: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, closed garage with tools available, equipped kitchen and large table, garden to admire the sunsets. The cottage is in partnership with the hotel restaurant “La Bergerie” in Vézels-Roussy. You can order breakfasts, picnic baskets and tasty meals, for a hassle-free stay. The establishment promotes fresh and local products and you can taste all the local specialties.

In a typical village of the Cantal, Vezels-Roussy, Céline and Marcel welcome you at “La Bergerie” in a family and authentic setting. “La Bergerie” is a 2-star hotel, a restaurant but also a leisure centre. It is an ideal place to relax, to rest and to reinvigorate. Double-glazing in the rooms. Pond to practise fishing near to the hotel. Restaurant on site

The La Terrasse hotel is located in the heart of the little village of Vieillevie, close to the Lot River, at the extreme south of Cantal. The hotel is located in the village of Vieillevie, close to the Lot river, at the extreme South of Cantal. At an altitude of 200 meters, you'll apreciate a pleasant microclimate. Since 1870 the same family have managed this gastronomic restaurant. Covered terrace.

Former renovated workshop. Separate equipped kitchen - Living room - Bathroom (Hydro massage shower) – toilet - 3 bedrooms: 2 beds x 140 cm + 2 beds x 90 cm. Telephone, TV - Electric heating - Double-glazing - Linen provided. Hikes or mountain bike excursions in wild and preserved nature. Close to the Volcanoes Park of Auvergne – Calm, local products. Just 15 km (9.32 mi) far from Aurillac Altitude: 750 m (2,461 ft.)

Natural, shaded and calm area. Free access to communal swimming supervised. Camping area near Calvinet, quiet and shadowed site. Near shop and services. Near the Maison de la Châtaigne.