Discover Pierrefort, Cantal, Auvergne's Hidden Gems

This easy family hike on good paths passes in the Chabridet wood and offers beautiful view points. Gourdièges is an interesting little village with an old church dating partly from the 16th century (visit outside only). D - From the Tourist Office in Pierrefort, take the D990 until the ancien post office. Turn right in the direction of SAINT- GERVAIS. 1 - At the sports field leave the Roman way and take the parallel path at right towards “PRE-CLAU”. 2 - At the end of the path to the left follow right towards CHABRIDET woods. 3 - Hug the woods to the right until the Roman way 4 - Follow to the right in the direction of GOURDlEGES. Beautiful view to the Aubrac plateau. 5 - At the end of the path follow the road to the left. 6 -Before the sign GOURDIEGES take the road to the right. Go towards the old bread oven called “Four Banal” (note the original archway and lauze roof). 7 - Continue straight on until the church and observe the old comb bell tower, the stone cross and a "trifront" next the entrance. Keep left until the exit to the village. View of the Plomb du Cantal and Puy de Rocher to the right. 8 - Take the path opposite until the D990. 9 - Follow the D990 to the left for 200m. 10 - Leave the road and take the way to the left. Re- enter the wood to the right until the Roman way then right and descend until Pierrefort. Mountainbike: Easy level. Count 1 hour. Marked green signed = .

A long but easy hike without any difficulties. Ideal piste for mountain bikers. From the plateau beautiful view to the montains. D - DEPART: From the Tourist Office, take the D990 for 200 m, direction SAlNT- FLOUR until the ancien Post Office, then to the right direction SAlNT- GERVAIS. 1 - At the sports field follow the left track direction of Bois de Chabridet. 2 - Cross CHABRIDET WOOD. 3 - In the middle of the forest turn at left and follow the sandy path to the D990. 4 - Follow the D990 to the right for 200 m then to the left. Bypass the PUY d’ASSAC. 5 - Arriving at the D34 follow it to the right for 300 m then take the path to the left towards TRENAC. 6 - In TRENAC take the first path on the left between the houses. 7 - The path borders the lake of Montzorier, fishing area. Views of the Puy de Bane, Puy de la Cede, Plomb de Cantal and the Puy de Rocher. 8 - Turn left towards MONTROZIER WOOD and cross it. 9 - Arriving on the D265 (note the path leads out of a bend). Continue for 200m then go right until the view point on the “CROlX d’ lSERGUES.” View of the BREZONS VALLEY. Return to the D265, cross it in direction of the wood. At the junction follow to the right to Pierrefort. Mountainbike: Easy level. Time: 1 hour 45 minutes. Between 4 and 5 ruts hidden by vegetation. At 9: Attention, dangerous turn. Marked as foot path in green = and special bike signs triangle/points.

A hike rather long in kilometres and time with a difficult climb between 5 and 6. Near to the FONTANES footbridge spanning the Vezou ruins of an old house and a mineral spring containing carbolic acid. This water had medicinal properties used for the treatment of gastric troubles, passive haemorrhage and digestive problems. D - DEPART: Church in PIERREFORT. Take the direction of ORADOUR (D48). After the Old People’s Home 1 - take the first turning on the left. Continue in the direction of the sports field. 2 - At the reservoir continue to the right, join the FAVEROLLES bridge by a path bordering a small wall. Join the road and take left. 3 - At the way out of the village go right opposite the bread oven. The path leads to COLOMBIER. Hug the road on the left. Follow the D148 for 100 m. 4 - At the first jonction follow the large track between the D148 and the POUGET road. Follow this road for 900 m. 5 - At the crossroads go right and take the path between fences. Continue in the same direction. Pass near the village LE THERON and continue straight on. 6 - Near a cross cross a little road and continue the path with trees and between pastures. Carry on until FONTANES. Cross the village. 7 - Cut across the D65. Enter the field. The path, 100m lower to the left descends rapidly to the mineral fountain. Cross the river Vezou. Climb again to cross the wood. Go round a grazing land to find a path at right. near a stone wall contunue left. 8 - Go right and find a good path which passes near an abreuvoir. View to the Turlande chapel. 9 - You arrive at LABORIE (It is possible to make a detour here left towards the Rocher de Turlande. Views of the Gorges de Truyere and the 13th century chapel, 30mins). At the crossroads take the track to the right. Go 1 km until the road to PAULHENC. 10. Continue towards PAULHENC and at the beginning of the village go right opposite the oratory. Passing the cemetery to the left continue in the same direction. Cut across the D990. Carry on opposite reaching a large agricultural shed. 11 - Carry on opposite between meadows and reach the road. Cut across it and follow a good path on the right which descends to PIERREFORT. 12 - At the first houses take the tar road to the right. Immediately left take the Fonfrede road. 100 m after a large bend branch off in “Impasse des Iris”. Carly on through the slope and steps which leads to the D990. Follow the direction “Town centre” towards the departure point. Mountainbike: Difficult. Between 6 and 7 rapid descent and very difficult climb (pushing). .

A days ramble. Advisable to avoid very hot weather (rare shadow). Along this walk you can discover natural sites, superb viewpoints and heritage of human habitation. D - DEPART: Church in Pierrefort. Follow direction of ORADOUR(D48). Pass in front of the Old people’s Home. 1 - Take the first road to the left. Continue in the direction of the sports field. 2 - At the entrance to the sports area follow a path between stone walls to the right to rejoin Faverolles. the take left. 3 - In the village take the D148 in direction of SAINTE-MARIE, then take right opposite the bakehouse. The path leads to LE COLOMBIER. Follow the D148 to the right for 100m. 4 - Turn right and take a large way which passes in front of an abreuvoir. 900 m later you find a crossroad. 5 - Follow straight on. 6 - Take the sandy path on the left until RISSERGUES. panoramic view to the Cantal mountains. Take left then the first path to the right in direction of ROUVELET BAS. 7 - After the first house take the right path and descend along a fence, then follow until the TREBOUL BRIDGE. 8 - At the Pont de Tréboul take the direction of SAINTE-MARIE. 9 - Follow the D56 to the left towards LA FON DEL SOL (mineral fountain, to the right an old thermal hotel) and SAINTE MARIE. 10 - 100 m after the bridge of FON DEL SOL take the path to the left which climbs to SAINTE MARIE 11 - Visit the church with stained glass windows designed by Jean Cocteau. 12 - . At the exit of the village take the path between the roads to PIERREFORT and ORADOUR. Nice view on the Truyère gorges, the Aubrac plateau and the Cantal mountains. Follow the path until FALITOUX. 13 - Cross FALITOUX and take a track on the right until the D 148. Follow the road right until a bridge. 14 - Before the bridge take a path in direction of LA TERRISSE and then left until CLAVIERES. At the end of the village take the path straight on until the D 48. 15 - Follow the D48 left. 16 - After 1 km take the path to the right and 10 m after to the left to join PIERREFORT. Mountainbike: difficult level. Time: 3 hrs 45 minutes. Between 11 and 14: difficult climb, pushing before Clavières.

A little and easy hike, ideal for families. Main interest: the Chassagne chateau which was at the end of the 19th century an agricultural school (today private property). Take on the church place in PIERREFORT the road in direction of SAINT-FLOUR. 200m later after the Gendarmerie take a path on your left. D - Starting sign and marked trail. Follow the path until the road D 65. 1 -Take the road to the right. 2 - View to the Château de Chassagne on your left. You arrive to the junction of LA CHASSAGNE. 3 - Take left the way to the castle (private property). Cross the Vezou river and pass in front of the castle. Follow the trail until the road D 265. 4 - Follow the road on the left until PIERREFORT.

3 hours car trip (64 km) around one of the most beautiful glacial valley of Europe Circuit by car " Around the Valley of Brezons ". Duration 3h - 64 km Located between the Plomb du Cantal and the Truyère Gorges, in the southern part of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, Pierrefort welcomes you for an active and greedy stage. The birthplace of Jean Todt will seduce you with its picturesque streets lined with houses arranged in an amphitheater. You will then take the small bucolic road towards the Prat-de-Bouc pass. Discover the village of Cézens with its gothic church topped by a combed bell tower. Possibility of a return trip to the belvedere of Vidèche : beautiful view on the valley of Brezons (narrow road!). To continue this escapade by crossing the plateaus of estives and to take well on the left the direction of the Valley of Brezons. There, in these great spaces, enjoy the sounds, the smells, the colors so particular to these mountain plateaus. At the level of the Col de la Griffoul, you can walk to the Cirque de Grandval and back, where you can admire the view of the Vallée de Brezons or enjoy a gourmet break at the Buron de la Combe de la Saure from mid-May to the end of October (tel. 06 19 06 29 54, reservation recommended, buron accessible by car) Then you will plunge into this glacial valley in trough. While descending, pay attention to the Boyle rock on your left, and your imagination will allow you to discover a lion's head. After a sharp bend, before the village of Bourguet, a round trip will lead you to the will lead you to the marked paths of the Site de la Haute Vallée. Attention motor homes: this road is not accessible by motor homes because it is very narrow. You can park in Bourguet on a parking lot on the right. A signposted path leads to the start of the Haute-Vallée site (about 45 minutes walk). In Brezons, stop to visit the church (nice modillions...), then go up to Vigouroux, a small mountain village. 1 km after Vigouroux, before a big bend on the right, you have the possibility to visit the Chaussée de Vigouroux, a remaining vestige of the old road linking Saint-Flour and Aurillac in the 18th century. Continue straight ahead and then turn right towards Malbo to discover the Rocaillade site, a basaltic organ landslide (after the water catchment, a signpost for a walk on the left). Continue towards Malbo with the visit of the archeological site of Rissergues, vestiges of a village of the year 1000 (follow the signs, 2.5 km from the village). Continue in the direction of Lacapelle-Barrès, then reach Pont-la-Vieille, bathed by the cool waters of the Siniq. Stay on the D 990 in the direction of Pierrefort and take, after 1.5 km, the D 54 in the direction of Narnhac (interesting church with a very old bell). After Narnhac, continue on the D 354 to Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux and visit the 14th century church with its beautiful murals. Return to Pierrefort on the D 990. Translated with www.deepl.com/translator (free version)

Arboretum of Pierrefort in the Chabridet wood Discovery of 17 different tree species of the region. 1,6 km footpath. Take the roman way and enter into the wood. Walk for 350 m. At the starting point sign "Depart" in the middle of the wood turn right. Walk 50 m and the nature trail is on your right. Signs and information boards. ATTENTION: do not follow the Arboretum sign at right 10 m after the entrance of the wood (after a storm many trees are fallen down, way unusable). Car park at left of the entrance of the wood. Picnic area near the parking. Roman road paved but perhaps accessible with all-terrain buggies.

This walk includes a difficult climb and descent through the deep slopes of the Brezons valley. The descending path trough loose stones where great car must be taken. No mountainbiking possible. D - In Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux, on the church square (parking lot). Follow the D990 to the left, towards Brezons. At the Fournier mill (on the left), cross the bridge and continue to the LA VOLPILIERE crossroads. 1 - 200 m further on, leave the road and turn right onto a path that rises up under ash and beech trees. Climb the path winding through the forest to a wider paved track, which you follow to the right as far as the village of BOUSSAC. 2 - In the village, take the road to the left for 200 metres. Then take a sandy track to the left, which narrows to a crossroads. Take the track on the left, which leads through a field to the IZERGUES cross. View over the Brezons valley. Take the low-walled path down to the village of IZERGUES. 3 - When you reach the village of IZERGUES, take the path on the right that leads to BARRES. Continue on the tarmac road, cross CHAPUS and continue straight on to LIADIERES. Turn left onto the D39, cross the bridge and climb towards La VERGNETTE. At the entrance to the hamlet, take the left-hand path up to the village of VIGOUROUX. 4 - Place de l'église, turn left and follow signs for LEBREJAL. At the "patte d'oie" (cross), follow a wide track, then a path between low walls. 5 - A little further on, a path climbs to the right and back, bringing you to an orientation table with views of Carladez, Aubrac, Vallée de Brezons and Monts du Cantal. Rejoin the path. 6 - At a crossroads above LEBREJAL, continue straight ahead through meadows to the road at a cross. 7 - Go downhill to the left, along the edge of a meadow, then into a small wood. Reach the tarmac above a barn. Go downhill on the road, passing the first hairpin bend on the right. 8 - Then pass a second bend at the information panel erected by the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne. View of the village of SAINT-MARTIN-SOUS-VIGOUROUX, the Aubrac and the Vallée de Brezons. Continue for another 300 m. 9 - Turn left onto a path on the edge of a scree, but be careful on the way down, as the terrain is slippery. It rapidly loses altitude through an area of coppice. Lower down, at a fork, leave the right-hand branch and continue downhill between low walls, to reach the village and the starting point. Not suitable for mountain bikes.

A family ramble, however, do not underestimate the climb up to the Lebréjal plateau. The walk along the Brezons is restful then the path on the plateau offers a beautiful view. The circuit allows you to discover many different landscapes. The BREZONS VALLEY is 30km long, 2km wide and 800m deep and considered by some to be one of the most beautiful glacial valleys of Europe. D - DEPART: Church at Saint-Martin (heritage protected and dating from the XIV century, beautiful wall pantings). Take the D990 in the direction of the Hotel de la Poste (direction of AURILLAC). 1. After the hotel take the road to the left which overlooks the housing estate. Pass near a barn to the right and descend to river Brezons. 2 - Take the path at right and continue alongside the Brezons arriving in FEYDOLS. You observe beautiful houses and an old bakery house built with local stones. 3 - At the crossroad turn left and then right before the bridge. Hugging the river, pass an isolated house on the right and climb again towards MOULINGES. Before arriving at the village there was a mineral spring in one of the houses still exploited at the beginning of the century. 4 - At MOULINGES follow the road to the right and rejoin the D990. Continue at right for 100m (view of the Chateau du Meynial, above and to the right) 5 - Take a path below and to the right of the D990. Then rejoin the road. 6 - After 800m take a steep path on the left. Cross the D990. Opposite a stony path under the woods climbs to BUZERS. 7 - At BUZERS follow the road to the right passing LADASCOLS (views of the Cantal mountains with the Puy du Bane, the Plomb du Cantal and the Puy du Rocher). 8 - 250m after the crossing cross an open terrain to the right. The path between two small walls descends in undergrowth to the D354. 9 - Climb the road for 60 m. Take a path to the right which rejoins SAINT-MARTIN SOUS-VIGOUROUX. Mountainbike: impossible

A family hike from 12 years around the waterfall of La Borie. Access only to the waterfall (there and back) from 5 years. Not adapted for people afraid of heights. No strollers. From the village of Brezons take the road D 57 in direction of Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux. After 1,5 km parking on your left. Information board. Access to the waterfall: D - Cross the village of La Borie and walk along the wood for 200 m. Then go down into a romantic little valley. 1 - Follow the path whith several wooden bridges. 2 - Go until the waterfall in the end of the valley. Return by the same way. Circular hiking trail: 3 - Climb up the 30 m wooden staircase and continue the path. Nice view on the waterfall. Follow the trail until retrieving the first way. Return to the parking. Circular trail from 12 years. Not for persons suffering from vertigo. Do not use if rain (slippery path). For all waterfalls: Watch your children!

Independent house of character with panoramic views in the heart of the Carlads. Private outdoor spa for 4 persons arranged all year round. Located in the heart of the Carlads, near Aurillac, this former agricultural estate was completely renovated in 2021. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Aubrac and the Goul valley. This characterful detached house is located in the heart of the owners' farm on a basalt plateau overlooking the valleys of the Rasthène and the Embène. You can take advantage of the unobstructed views of the Aubrac and also the Cantal mountains. Numerous activities are available: hiking, golf in Vézac, visiting the site of the Carlat rock (climbing and virtual visit of the old fortress), exploring the Ronesque rock site, the Château de Messilhac, the Petite Cité de Caractère of Raulhac, water activities and swimming at the Laussac peninsula or at the Lake of Saint-Etienne Cantallès, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and the Super-Lioran resort. You have a non-fenced plot of 600 m², a south-facing terrace at the front with garden furniture and a barbecue, and a covered terrace on the side with a spa for 4 people and an outdoor shower. On the ground floor, there is a spacious living room with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen area, a utility room, and a separate toilet. Upstairs, there is 1 bedroom with a 160 cm bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed and a single bed, and a shower room with a toilet. Internet access via Wi-Fi. Beds made upon arrival and towels provided. Heating by heat pump included. Rates include all charges. Shops are 10 km away in Vézac, 14 km in Arpajon-sur-Cère, 16 km in Vic-sur-Cère, and 17 km in Aurillac.

Former "buron" renovated into a splendid perfectly equipped gite, practical storage and pleasant atmosphere, well-kept decoration, located in the municipality of Carlat. It has a panoramic view over the Mountains of Aubrac and the Mounts of Cantal. Living room, a kitchenette, a bedroom (double bed and TV) and another room (2 trundle beds) and a mezzanine with a bed. A 24-m² closed terrace. Farmhouse gite. 2 mountain bikes available. Site of Carlat – Hikes - Super Lioran winter-summer resort – Heritage discovery. Just 15 km (9.32 mi) far from Aurillac.

Sound and light effects taking you through the gallery of pictures enabling you to relive moments from the resistance and the deportation, illustrating how some of the people of Murat survived in the concentration camp during the war. Not advised for the under twelve years old.

1900’s house located in Mandailles in the heart of the Massif of Cantal (southern side of the Puy Mary). 4 rooms including 1 family room decorated on the theme of Seasons. Mountains’ view - calm - garden – many one day hikes starting from the house. Table d'hôte only from October to the end of April. Stage of the GR 400.

Come and camp at the foot of the Puy Mary in the heart of the Massif Cantalien and the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park. In the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes, the Puy Mary campsite, a family campsite for 4 generations, welcomes you on a 3-hectare plot of land bordering the river. The ideal starting point for many marked-pout hikes and fro walking parts of the GR 400 route. You can also enjoy mountain biking in the area on marked-out trails. Possiblity to enjoy camp fires and fishing. Pets are welcome. Bar and breakfast possible. Located just 500 metres away from the small shops in the village of Mandailles-Saint-Julien.

Last hotel on the top of the Jordanne Valley, before the famous site of the Puy Mary. Ideal place for hiking, exploring Cantal, relaxation. The hotel has a restaurant room with two terraces (indoor and outdoor), and we made local cooking.

We welcome you to the picturesque and quiet hamlet of Liadouze, at an altitude of 1000 meters in the town of Mandailles towards Puy Mary, and therefore directly at the foot of Puy Mary, Puy Griou.... The hamlet is a main starting point for many hikes in the valley. Discover wild nature, exceptional sites, local gastronomy. Enjoy the pure air of the Cantal mountains, its temperatures spared from scorching temperatures, the freshness and the enchanting sound of the Jordanne below. La Grange du Cerf is a charming gîte decorated with care, for your comfort, perfectly equipped. You will feel at home in this restored barn with views of the mountains. Our strong points: The main hiking trails right in front of the gîte. In winter, the road going up to Puy Mary, located 300 meters away, is a fabulous area for walks, tobogganing, ski touring... The Lioran ski resort is around twenty minutes away. Beds made, sheets ironed and we emphasize impeccable cleanliness. At your disposal, a garden, a garage for your bikes or skis..., or in the event of a major storm or in winter conditions, shelter your car. Loan of snowshoes, sleds, complete equipment for babies or young children. All charges included except tourist tax.

In the lovely Jordanne Valley, the Hotel-Restaurant “Les Tilleuls”, a centenarian family home, warmly welcomes you for a relaxation stay, nature and gastronomy. 14 comfortable rooms in an appart'hotel for 2, 3, or 4 guests. Two bedrooms have a patio with a beautiful view over the mountains. A heated outdoor pool is available from May to September, as well ,as a sauna and jacuzzi available for use by the clientele of the hotel and restaurant. Free garage for motorbikes and bikes. Restaurant on site serving local and regional specialities. Booking required for clients who are not staying at the hotel. The hotel-restaurant is located just 2 minutes away from the beautiful Gorges of the Jordanne. For further information, please visit our website.

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

Historic town of Pierrefort Ancient medieval city and barony, raised to the rank of Good City, the city of Pierrefort is built in amphitheatre, which gives it a certain particularity. Discover narrow streets, beautiful houses, fountains, the gothic church and the Chapel of Planchis with its miraculous virgin. In spring, the town comes alive with the sound of the Tersons' bells, during the eponymous festival which highlights the Aubrac cows every year. In summer, the alleys are filled with curious people with square balls. A convivial and festive meeting not to be missed. The Caillou Costaud Festival in mid-July enlivens the city for a day with fun activities for adults and children, concerts, market and information stands on eco-responsibility. Take advantage of the History and Knowledge trail: visitors are invited to discover Pierrefort from the perspective of its heritage and history. Led from station to station (13 in total), he will see in turn the built heritage, the legends and stories, the geology, the music and the culture but also the emblematic events of Pierrefort with always a link between the past and the present. Free visit of the 18th century Planchis chapel with its miraculous virgin. Leaflet of the History and Knowledge tour and key to the Planchis chapel, to be collected at the Pierrefort tourist office (in exchange for an ID for the key).

Church with open arch bell tower and beautiful gothic paintings Typical church built of volcanic tuff. Inside in the choir you can see beautiful Gothic paintings which shows the Evangelists and scenes of the Passion of Christ. Open all year. If closed, key in the Hôtel de la Poste (main street of the village).

Panoramic view point with information board above the Brezons Valley Site offering a bird’s eye view of the Valley of Brezons. Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park information display board (in french). In Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux take the D 354. The site is situated at right after a bend. Parking with picknick table after 20 m. No acces motorhomes (road to small).

Waterfall in the Brezons Valley A 1h30 blue-waymarked circular path with a set of steps leading to a volcanic formation called hoodoes (fairy chemneys). Circular path not suitable for children under 12 years old . Avoid using this path in wet conditions as it can be slippery. There and back to the waterfall for children under 12 years possible (45 minutes, about 600m). Not accessible for strollers. Attention on the path between footbridge 2 and 3 (path slippery).

Panoramic view point on the Truyère gorges ant the Sarrans lake Splendid site overhanging the gorges of Truyère. Site decorated with pink by quartz veins. The rock of Turlande was occupied formerly of a castle in which was born Robert de Turlande, founder of the Abbey of La Chaise Dieu in Haute-Loire. It was destroyed during the Hundred Years War. Only the Romanesque castral chapel remains, classified as a historical monument. The motte castrale, in a semi-circle, leaning on the rocky spur is still present and one can access it, provided one goes through the vegetation, at the foot of the rock. The defense ditch which surrounds it remains well visible. Panoramic view. Accessible from the hamlet of Laborie in the commune of Paulhenc. If you want to know more about the chapel of Turlande: https://les-amis-de- turlande.fr ATTENTION: The chapel is being renovated and will be closed to visitors in 2022. Visits planned in 2023: in July and August on Wednesdays and Sundays from 3 to 6 pm. Thank you for a donation for the renovation of the chapel.

Roman chapel dating from the XIIth century with beautiful panorama on the Truyère gorges. This little chapel was the castle chapel of the Turlande castle which was former situated on the rose quartz rock of Turlande. In this castle was born Robert de Turlande who founded the La Chaise Dieu Abbey. The castle was destroyed during the Hundred Years War, only the chapel was spared. In the chapel was placed a roman virgin (today secured somewhere else). She was replaced by a modern copy. Forgetten for a long time, the chapel is today in renovation. Classed historic momument. Panoramic view over the Truyère Gorges. To know more: les-amis-de-turlande.fr Attention: the chapel is being renovated in 2022 and is closed to visits.

Truyère gorges and Sarrans lake with beautiful and pitoresque landscape Following the successive dams of Grandval and Lanau, a part of the Truyère gorges forms the Sarrans lake between Cantal and Aveyron. A natural and picturesque landscape with magnificent viewpoints to discover. The site is classified Natura 2000. Gorges to visit with several stops: - the village and the bridge of Tréboul de Sainte-Marie, - the rock of Turlande in Paulhenc, - the peninsula of Laussac in Thérondels, - the discovery area and viewpoint at the Bousquet belvedere, Argence en Aubrac (above the Sarrans dam). Boat and kayak rentals: Camping La Source, Laussac (end of June - end of August 05 65 66 05 62). Tyrolean traverse on the Presqu'ile de Laussac in summer (information: Office de Tourisme du Carladez in Mur-de-Barrez at 05 65 66 10 16). Swimming : Presqu'ïle de Laussac (supervised in summer).

One of the most beautiful valley in Europe with many panoramic sites One of the most beautiful glacial valleys in trough of Europe, according to Haroun Tazieff, famous volcanologist, for its shape in "U" well pronounced. Located at the foot of the Plomb du Cantal, about fifty springs form the stream "Brezons". The valley is overhung by a gigantic plug of lava which evokes the profile of a lion's head (while coming from the Col de la Griffoul at the level of the village of Arzaliès, look on your right). Zone of ecological interest. To discover it: -Information point in the village of Brezons (exhibitions, animations, viewing of a film...) open in summer - by car, from St.Martin-sous-Vigouroux to the Col de la Grifoul. - by car, tourist circuit of the valley (see "tourist circuits") - the villages of Brezons and Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux with its churches - on foot, several marked routes to discover the waterfalls of the valley. *The site of the Haute Vallée with its 5 waterfalls: from the family walk to the waterfall of the "saut de la truite" (45 min round trip) to the more sportive route to the "Cirque de Grandval", taking advantage of the magnificent waterfalls along the way *La Borie waterfall: a 1h30 loop in the valley in a bucolic setting that looks like an adventure course without the zip line and the monkey bridges... *Montreal Waterfall : a 1h30 loop with a beautiful panorama on the valley from the Croix de Montréal *Croûtes waterfall: a round trip to the Hirondelle stream and its double waterfall See the "Hiking" section for details of the routes. -Free brochure "La Vallée de Brezons, des balades au chant de l'eau" available in the Tourist Offices and in download. - Guided hikes by a local mountain guide. Information at the BT of Pierrefort.

Church partially Romanesque This chapel was originally the chapel of Brezons castle in the XII century. It was restored in the XV and XVI century. The modillions on its facade are carved with human faces, animals and imaginary beasts. The church is heritage-protected. Open all year. Leaflets in three languages inside the church (or at the Tourist Office of Pierrefort).

Saint Mary's church of Romanesque origin with stain glass windows created by Jean Cocteau This church of Romanesque origin was extended during the Gothic and Renaissance periods. It has an open arch bell tower and contemporary stained glass windows designed by Jean Cocteau. If closed, take the key at Madame Chastang (first house on the right coming from Pierrefort). Sightseeing brochure in the church.

Hotel-Restaurant in the Valley of Brezons. The Hotel-Restaurant de la poste welcome you in the beautful Brezons Valley. This country Inn is certified 2 cocottes Logis de France with regional dishes (Aligot, Truffade, stuffed cabbage, Tripoux, Pounti (a sort of vegetable cake), local meat dishes...). Inside 2 restaurant rooms, outside a shady terrace. Little grocery (basic foods, cigarets, stamps, fishing licence, telephone cards...). Free WIFI. Menus from 12,50 € to 30 € + card. Children menu. Recomanded in the routard guide and Petit Futé. Classés Logis de France Restaurant du Terroir.

Traditional restaurant serving Auvergne specialities: beef in maturing room, pounti, stuffed cabbage, homemade truffade. Organization of theme evenings.

Refrigerated gourmet racks with specialties from Auvergne and other regions. Sweet gourmet racks. Open 24 hours a day.

The "Les Volcans" restaurant offers "home-made" local cuisine based on fresh produce selected from local producers and suppliers and carefully prepared by the chef.

Sandrine and Pascal offer (gluten-free) galettes, crêpes, salads and Auvergne cuisine. A galette and a crêpe of the moment vary every week!

Warm, friendly little inn in the heart of Murat. Homemade, traditional cuisine, fresh produce, meat and homemade pizzas/burgers to eat in or take away. Daily specials for lunch.

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.

Marc and Stéphanie welcome you all year round to the Auberge des Milans in the beautiful Jordanne valley. By reservation only. Local mountain cuisine, fresh and local products. Possibility of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. Marc, a cook for 25 years, prepares seasonal products with passion. It offers local mountain cuisine from here and elsewhere, homemade and quality dishes adapted to your desires and diets. Come and taste its generous and gourmet cuisine in this green and natural setting at an altitude of 870m, on the terrace, overlooking the hills or by the fire when the snow arrives. The inn, like a refuge at the foot of the Cantal mountains, is a warm and friendly place in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park. It is also intended to be a cultural place with evening concerts, storytelling, conferences, exhibitions… Culinary workshops with Marc. Mosaic courses on request with Stéphanie. Cultural, artistic and well-being space in the yurt: yoga, dance, singing.... On site: Nordic bath, mountain bike and snowshoe rental, hiking support. Some dishes: Buckwheat crumble with St-Flour lentils and candied vegetables, Organic Ferrandais veal blanquette with seasonal vegetables, Stuffed cabbage, Truffade, Homemade Bourriols blue cheese sauce, Indian-style local poultry curry, candied loin ribs to the wild thyme in the garden.

Snack. Meals with local products. Homemade pastries.

Holiday house with panoramic view on the Truyère river In 1996 renovated stone house, semi-detached to the owner's house. Panoramic view over the Truyère gorges and 5 km from the river (bathing, water sports, boat hire). 1 bedroom with 1 double bed. Bathroom with shower. Living/dining room with kitchen nook. Central heating - fireplace (wood gratis). Terrace with garden furniture and deckchair. Barbecue. Bedcloths hire (10 € per person) and final cleaning on request. All charges included. Activities: hiking on marked trails, water sports... Shops and grocery 5 km.

Independent house of character with panoramic views in the heart of the Carlads. Private outdoor spa for 4 persons arranged all year round. Located in the heart of the Carlads, near Aurillac, this former agricultural estate was completely renovated in 2021. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Aubrac and the Goul valley. This characterful detached house is located in the heart of the owners' farm on a basalt plateau overlooking the valleys of the Rasthène and the Embène. You can take advantage of the unobstructed views of the Aubrac and also the Cantal mountains. Numerous activities are available: hiking, golf in Vézac, visiting the site of the Carlat rock (climbing and virtual visit of the old fortress), exploring the Ronesque rock site, the Château de Messilhac, the Petite Cité de Caractère of Raulhac, water activities and swimming at the Laussac peninsula or at the Lake of Saint-Etienne Cantallès, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and the Super-Lioran resort. You have a non-fenced plot of 600 m², a south-facing terrace at the front with garden furniture and a barbecue, and a covered terrace on the side with a spa for 4 people and an outdoor shower. On the ground floor, there is a spacious living room with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen area, a utility room, and a separate toilet. Upstairs, there is 1 bedroom with a 160 cm bed, 1 bedroom with a double bed and a single bed, and a shower room with a toilet. Internet access via Wi-Fi. Beds made upon arrival and towels provided. Heating by heat pump included. Rates include all charges. Shops are 10 km away in Vézac, 14 km in Arpajon-sur-Cère, 16 km in Vic-sur-Cère, and 17 km in Aurillac.

Former "buron" renovated into a splendid perfectly equipped gite, practical storage and pleasant atmosphere, well-kept decoration, located in the municipality of Carlat. It has a panoramic view over the Mountains of Aubrac and the Mounts of Cantal. Living room, a kitchenette, a bedroom (double bed and TV) and another room (2 trundle beds) and a mezzanine with a bed. A 24-m² closed terrace. Farmhouse gite. 2 mountain bikes available. Site of Carlat – Hikes - Super Lioran winter-summer resort – Heritage discovery. Just 15 km (9.32 mi) far from Aurillac.

1900’s house located in Mandailles in the heart of the Massif of Cantal (southern side of the Puy Mary). 4 rooms including 1 family room decorated on the theme of Seasons. Mountains’ view - calm - garden – many one day hikes starting from the house. Table d'hôte only from October to the end of April. Stage of the GR 400.

Come and camp at the foot of the Puy Mary in the heart of the Massif Cantalien and the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park. In the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes, the Puy Mary campsite, a family campsite for 4 generations, welcomes you on a 3-hectare plot of land bordering the river. The ideal starting point for many marked-pout hikes and fro walking parts of the GR 400 route. You can also enjoy mountain biking in the area on marked-out trails. Possiblity to enjoy camp fires and fishing. Pets are welcome. Bar and breakfast possible. Located just 500 metres away from the small shops in the village of Mandailles-Saint-Julien.

Last hotel on the top of the Jordanne Valley, before the famous site of the Puy Mary. Ideal place for hiking, exploring Cantal, relaxation. The hotel has a restaurant room with two terraces (indoor and outdoor), and we made local cooking.

All these areas are equipped with a multiservice terminal that allows to access to drinking water supply (electricity only at Aurillac and Sansac), disposal of wastewater and chemical toilets. 6 locations

We welcome you to the picturesque and quiet hamlet of Liadouze, at an altitude of 1000 meters in the town of Mandailles towards Puy Mary, and therefore directly at the foot of Puy Mary, Puy Griou.... The hamlet is a main starting point for many hikes in the valley. Discover wild nature, exceptional sites, local gastronomy. Enjoy the pure air of the Cantal mountains, its temperatures spared from scorching temperatures, the freshness and the enchanting sound of the Jordanne below. La Grange du Cerf is a charming gîte decorated with care, for your comfort, perfectly equipped. You will feel at home in this restored barn with views of the mountains. Our strong points: The main hiking trails right in front of the gîte. In winter, the road going up to Puy Mary, located 300 meters away, is a fabulous area for walks, tobogganing, ski touring... The Lioran ski resort is around twenty minutes away. Beds made, sheets ironed and we emphasize impeccable cleanliness. At your disposal, a garden, a garage for your bikes or skis..., or in the event of a major storm or in winter conditions, shelter your car. Loan of snowshoes, sleds, complete equipment for babies or young children. All charges included except tourist tax.

In the lovely Jordanne Valley, the Hotel-Restaurant “Les Tilleuls”, a centenarian family home, warmly welcomes you for a relaxation stay, nature and gastronomy. 14 comfortable rooms in an appart'hotel for 2, 3, or 4 guests. Two bedrooms have a patio with a beautiful view over the mountains. A heated outdoor pool is available from May to September, as well ,as a sauna and jacuzzi available for use by the clientele of the hotel and restaurant. Free garage for motorbikes and bikes. Restaurant on site serving local and regional specialities. Booking required for clients who are not staying at the hotel. The hotel-restaurant is located just 2 minutes away from the beautiful Gorges of the Jordanne. For further information, please visit our website.