Discover the hidden gems of Lugarde, Cantal, Auvergne

Guided by the Bonjon stream, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the Massif du Sancy, Mont Chamaroux and a lovely view of Marcenat, where you can see the dome of the Orthodox monastery.

C'est l'occasion d'apprécier le point de vue sur la vallée de la Santoire une fois à la chapelle Valentine mais aussi de découvrir un patrimoine exceptionnel

A hike that takes you on a journey to Scotland thanks to the ambience of the peat bog, a stroll through the forest and a refreshing visit to the listed fountain at Ségur-les-Villas.

At Landeyrat, we take the opportunity to ride the vélorail, then wander through the estives and around the peat bogs, passing through the basaltic chaos, not forgetting the Roche d'Apcher - a great program!

Follow the red kite to discover the moors and peat bogs of Frau de Vial. Thematic panels will help you better understand these unique landscapes, between the Santoire valley and the Limon plateau.

Return trip to Chaos de Landeyrat, Espace Naturel Sensible du Cantal, from La Roussille parking lot, beside the D679 road (Allanche exit on the right, towards Marcenat).

A varied itinerary, between the restored mill, the Valentine chapel overlooking the valley and the Jolan peat bogs, there's something for everyone!

On the program: a thematic trail to learn more about one of the most remarkable peat bogs in Auvergne.

This hike takes you deep into the forests of the Artense to experience the wild, primitive aspect that once characterized them. As you turn the corner of a beech or spruce tree over a hundred years old, you may be lucky enough to spot wild boar, roe deer and other large animals. In and around the forest, discretion is a must! The trail also offers lovely panoramic views of the Cantal mountains and the Sancy massif (at La Vidal, Champredonde and Coudert). Departure point: Hameau de La Vidal. Follow the road towards Coudert for 200 m to reach the starting point. At the fork in the road, turn left and follow the track upwards.

Marvel at the Orthodox monastery, cool off next to the Saillant waterfall and enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors.

Luxury gîte for 8 to 10 people. All comforts on 1 hectare of land surrounded by forests and set in the owner's Auvergne farmhouse. This tastefully renovated gîte is located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, with a magical panoramic view of the Sancy massif and close to Lac de Lastioulles, which has been awarded the "Pavillon bleu" label (equipped beach, supervised swimming in July and August). Living room with fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, sitting area with TV, WIFI, library, board games. -2 bedrooms, each with 2 boxspring beds, shower and washbasin. -2 bedrooms with 2 boxspring beds each, using the large bathroom with oval bathtub, shower and two washbasins. This room has 4 additional beds and a cot. -Washrooms and two toilets. -3 terraces equipped with outdoor furniture. -Heated swimming pool surrounded by a deck and adapted furniture as well as changing room, heated shower, washbasin, WC and heated outdoor shower. -Washing machine, dryer and barbecue on request. -private parking Minimum stay 7 days from Saturday to Saturday (less than 7 days on request).

House in the woods, in the heart of the lakes, between Puy de Sancy and Puy Mary. Relaxation guaranteed. Lovers of nature, hiking, fishing, skiing, Auvergne gastronomy... It's the ideal place. Wake up in the company of deer, martens and squirrels, with only the sound of birdsong or the distant bells of Salers cows. The property is located on the edge of a forest, 15 minutes from all amenities. The exterior is very peaceful, with a dining and relaxation area, a brazier, board games and outdoor games. 3 bedrooms (1 with en-suite shower room), fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, 2-settee living room with 180° view of the forest, 1 veranda with dining table, the feeling of being outside, even in winter, but warm! 2 terraces, private parking. Not overlooked. Wood (stove) + electric heating.

Classified 2*, this old house is located in the heart of the forest where you will appreciate its location, calm and comfort. Close to Lake Lastioulles. Enjoy the pleasures of the water (beach, pedal boats, swimming), fishing, hiking and mountain biking trails. 16 km from Bort-les-Orgues, 30 km from Super-Besse. Perfect for couples, families, groups and a dog. The house is large, with a ground-floor bedroom with shower room, WC, living room with inglenook fireplace (wood provided) and kitchen. Other bedrooms upstairs. Beware, 1 km of stony road to get there. Land not enclosed.

Relaxation for all at the foot of Puy Mary. On your return from a hike, or after a breath of fresh air, come and enjoy the relaxing benefits of hot water!

In the heart of the "Dailles" region, 5 km from the village, 2 guest rooms at Le Sellier are the perfect place to recharge your batteries, a stopover at the end of the world, on the edge of nature and surrounded by animals. A kitchenette is available for meals. Breakfast and catered meals available by reservation only. Shared bathroom and WC for both rooms. We welcome riders, hikers and mountain bikers.

House located in a quiet hamlet 1 km from the village where you'll find a bakery, grocery stores... 4 bedrooms (3 beds 140 + 1 double bed 90 + 1 single bed + 1 child's bed), living room, dining room, 2 bathrooms. Other shops are between 8 and 12 km away (Ydes, Bort-les-Orgues, Riom-ès-Montagnes and Champs-sur-Tarentaine). We're equidistant from the Cantal and Sancy mountains to discover the Auvergne volcanoes. Several hiking trails close to the gîte. Water sports and swimming (pool, beaches) nearby.

Come and relax at La Tanière, and enjoy one of our rooms and moments of conviviality. Located in the authentic village of Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, our rooms are open all year round, offering a wide range of activities. In winter, the ski resorts are just an hour's drive away; in autumn, you can enjoy the fire-colored mushrooms; in summer and spring, you can swim in the lakes or stroll along the footpaths. And if you feel like taking a stroll, the garden and living room welcome you for outdoor games, board games or simply reading.

Situated in an exceptional area of the Regional Park of the Auvergne volcanoes, Régine and Laurent will be happy to welcome you. You will taste the specialities as “truffade”, “patranque”, “tripoux” and beef in a calm and quiet environment. Situated in an exceptional area of the Regional Park of the Auvergne volcanoes, Régine and Laurent will be happy to welcome you. You will taste the specialities as “truffade”, “patranque”, “tripoux” and beef in a calm and quiet environment. Selected as a “valeur du parc” (local quality brand) for its authenticity. Groups welcome.

Photographs, objects and documents, texts and audiovisual testimonials illustrating the affection Georges Pompidou, Prime Minister, Deputy, and President of the Republic maintained for his birth place.

Gothic-style church. Year of construction: 14th century. Listed as a historical monument in 1980. The building, constructed by monks from La Chaise-Dieu, is nestled within the village of Trémouille, a commune situated in the unspoiled natural setting of the Artense region, between rivers, lakes, and hills sculpted by glaciers. The bell tower, with its four openwork openings and wooden gallery, gives it a distinctive silhouette. One of its most remarkable features is the "Saint Martin's Wheel," or bell wheel, suspended in the chancel at a height of approximately 3.5 meters. It was traditionally turned during weddings and baptisms. This wheel has been listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments since 1975. The lever system allows the small bells mounted around the rim to ring, creating a rather rare and symbolic sound. Visit and access: Self-guided tours are possible; keys can be obtained from the Trémouille town hall (04 71 78 50 76).

An easy, beautiful walk around the lake to admire the scenery.

The Rhue flows through gorges lined with steep forests. This Natura 2000 site is home to one of the few low-altitude populations of chamois. Superb and verdant, they boast a high level of biodiversity, with many protected plant species. The gorges are only accessible by car from Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, in the direction of Saint-Amandin or Condat.

Remarkable church in Auvergne Romanesque style, with furnishings that are well worth a visit, including a wood-carved Christ. Its size, robust architecture and artistic character are astonishing.

A traditional farmhouse typical of Cantalien architecture, the gateway to the Grand Site de France Puy Mary - Volcan du Cantal. Discover the museography on "Les pierres du Pays d'ici" and Cantalien heritage.

Perched at an altitude of 800 metres, Lac de Lastioulles boasts a sandy beach ideal for summer water sports such as swimming, sailing and canoeing. Swimming is supervised in July and August. No garbage cans on the beach: please take your garbage with you. Dogs are not allowed in the swimming area. Since 2015, the beach has been awarded the Blue Flag label for the quality of its environment and the activities on offer. The bathing area is supervised in July and August by a professional with training in accompanying people with disabilities. Disabled access to the beach and a tiralo (beach chair for the disabled) are also available. The beach has been awarded the Tourisme & Handicap label.

Lac de la Crégut is the largest natural glacial lake in the Massif Central, covering almost 37 hectares. Kesako : Glaciers have great abrasive power, eating away at even the most supple rock to create overburden. The passage of the Artense glacier 13,500 years ago left a basin that was filled by runoff from several streams and the sub-lacustrine springs of La Crégut. Its depth (two pits of 16 m and 26 m) and the fact that its natural water supply is low in nutrients, have prevented it from becoming a peat bog. Swimming is forbidden, but you can walk around, fish or picnic around the lake. → PR 2: Water story ←

A 125-hectare lake perched at an altitude of 800 meters. It's a popular swimming and fishing spot. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag since 2015 and is supervised every year during the summer season. Since 1970, Lac de Lastioulles has also been one of the largest water reservoirs in the Dordogne basin. The lake supplies water to the Bort-les-Orgues reservoir and the Auzerette and Rhue hydroelectric plants. Every year during the summer season, the tourist office organizes events around the lake on the theme of biodiversity, called "Pavillon bleu" events. You can tour the lake by car, motorcycle or bike from the road, or admire the view from the lake's main dike or from the beach located on a peninsula.

This 23-hectare artificial lake is the result of the impoundment of a former peat bog, which explains its shallow depth of around 2 meters. A themed trail has been laid out for the tour, and along the way you'll find a wildlife observatory and picnic tables. There's also a variant of the Crégut tour that takes you to the Tact on foot.

In the heart of the Cézallier, magnificent, fully restored buron. Home cooking, local produce, local meat, quality and tradition.

Country inn with view on the valley. Wood-fired cooking (truffade and Salers meat). Breeders, producers and transformers, beef and veal sausages, aligot, farm cheeses.

This restaurant is located close to Lastioulles water sports centre and to the municipal campground. Tourist area for fishing, hunting and mushrooms gathering. Bar - tobacconist’s - restaurant - catering delivered Menu during high season - closed on Mondays during low season

Small grocery restaurant in the heart of the Santoire valley, overlooking the Rocher de Laqueuille. The friendly, almost family atmosphere is created by the fact that you can see the chef working behind the counter.

The simple pleasure of dining by the lake... a creative cuisine that draws its influences from both land and lake, using the resources of the greenhouse, kitchen garden and forest to create recipes that revisit local produce with the seasons.

Mountain restaurant situated at the Aulac pass overlooking the Mars valley and the Puy Mary. Traditional and home cooking with local products. Recommended by the “Guide du Routard”. Mountain restaurant situated at the Aulac pass overlooking the Mars valley and the Puy Mary. Restaurant situated near a paragliding spot and Cotteughes. Walking paths also close by. Traditional and home cooking with local products. Runs on solar power. Recommended by the “Guide du Routard”.

Armegyn and Antoine offer refined cuisine, featuring local produce. Everything is homemade, including the bread and puff pastry. Lovely shaded terrace in summer. Warm dining room with wood-burning stove in winter.

Hello and welcome, Marinette, Grégoire and Delphine will be delighted to welcome you. We're both lovers, lovers of food and lovers of people, and our aim is to give you a simple experience you'll remember for a long time. Good-natured and loving to entertain, we can say that this is not a job but a real passion.

Located in Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, Le Saint Rémi offers authentic and generous cuisine. Open from Sunday to Friday, for lunch all year round, and for lunch and dinner in August, the restaurant offers: a daily menu at €17, served at lunchtime. A menu featuring burgers, regional dishes and our specialty: frog legs. Come and discover local flavors in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Luxury gîte for 8 to 10 people. All comforts on 1 hectare of land surrounded by forests and set in the owner's Auvergne farmhouse. This tastefully renovated gîte is located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, with a magical panoramic view of the Sancy massif and close to Lac de Lastioulles, which has been awarded the "Pavillon bleu" label (equipped beach, supervised swimming in July and August). Living room with fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, sitting area with TV, WIFI, library, board games. -2 bedrooms, each with 2 boxspring beds, shower and washbasin. -2 bedrooms with 2 boxspring beds each, using the large bathroom with oval bathtub, shower and two washbasins. This room has 4 additional beds and a cot. -Washrooms and two toilets. -3 terraces equipped with outdoor furniture. -Heated swimming pool surrounded by a deck and adapted furniture as well as changing room, heated shower, washbasin, WC and heated outdoor shower. -Washing machine, dryer and barbecue on request. -private parking Minimum stay 7 days from Saturday to Saturday (less than 7 days on request).

House in the woods, in the heart of the lakes, between Puy de Sancy and Puy Mary. Relaxation guaranteed. Lovers of nature, hiking, fishing, skiing, Auvergne gastronomy... It's the ideal place. Wake up in the company of deer, martens and squirrels, with only the sound of birdsong or the distant bells of Salers cows. The property is located on the edge of a forest, 15 minutes from all amenities. The exterior is very peaceful, with a dining and relaxation area, a brazier, board games and outdoor games. 3 bedrooms (1 with en-suite shower room), fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, 2-settee living room with 180° view of the forest, 1 veranda with dining table, the feeling of being outside, even in winter, but warm! 2 terraces, private parking. Not overlooked. Wood (stove) + electric heating.

Self-contained gîte with garden and views of the Monts du Cantal and Sancy. Just 5km from Lake Lastioulles and its water sports center. Fully-equipped kitchen, living room with dining area and sitting area with fireplace. 3 bedrooms, shower room and separate WC.

Located in the heart of a 5-hectare natural site, near the Lastioulles and La Crégut lakes. Unlimited pitches with or without shade, electric hook-ups, communal washing machine and tumble dryer, children's games, table tennis, peace and relaxation guaranteed. Groups welcome except from 01/07 to 31/08.

Located in the heart of a 5-hectare natural site, near the Lastioulles and La Crégut lakes. Unlimited pitches with or without shade, electric hook-ups, communal washing machine and tumble dryer, children's games, table tennis, peace and relaxation guaranteed. Capacity: 25 pitches