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Département 15 · Cantal
Hikes in the Cantal
Cantal is the largest volcanic massif in Europe. Its highest point, the Plomb du Cantal (1,855 m), and its emblematic summit, the Puy Mary (1,783 m, Grand Site de France), shape a terrain where the valleys radiate out like the spokes of a wheel. The département is less busy than the Sancy and gives a real sense of space.
- Puy Mary, Grand Site de France
- GR400: Tour des Volcans du Cantal (110 km, 7 days)
- Plomb du Cantal and Le Lioran (1,855 m)
- Cézallier plateau: high-altitude steppe, lakes, peat bogs
25 itineraries available
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Cases de Cotteughes
Start: Parking aménagé des Cases de Cotteughes, Saint-Vincent-de-Salers, 15380
- 6.5 km
- +211 m
- 2 h 15 min
On footModerate
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From Allanche to Chalinargues via the Bois de la Pinatelle (stage 1 of the Découverte intime du Cézallier multi-day route)
Start: Place du Cézallier à Allanche
- 15.1 km
- +383 m
- 4 h
On footModerate
From Allanche to Marcenat (stage 6 of the Tour des Vaches Rouges)
Start: Parking place du Cézallier à Allanche
- 21.7 km
- +553 m
- 6 h 15 min
On footHard
From Anzat to Laurie (stage 3 of the Tour des Vaches Rouges)
Start: Parking de l’église à Anzat-le-Luguet
- 19.9 km
- +684 m
- 6 h
On footHard
On footModerate
From Marcenat to Montgreleix (stage 7 of the Tour des Vaches Rouges)
Start: Hôtel de ville de Marcenant
- 14.3 km
- +510 m
- 4 h 15 min
On footEasy
From Montgreleix to Egliseneuve (stage 8 of the Tour des Vaches Rouges)
Start: Parking place de l’église à Montgreleix
- 12.3 km
- +252 m
- 3 h 30 min
On footEasy
From Peyrusse to Allanche (stage 5 of the Tour des Vaches Rouges)
Start: Parking à l’entrée du village sous la mairie de Peyrusse.
- 12.5 km
- +377 m
- 3 h 30 min
On footEasy
On footModerate
Mountain bikingModerate
La Planèze (VTT)
Start: Trizac, place de la Bascule au dessus de la station service du Garage
- 21.8 km
- +544 m
- 3 h 30 min
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Puy d'Assac et le bois de Montrozier
Start: Parking devant le collège des Gorges de la Truyère
- 13.5 km
- +297 m
- 4 h 15 min
On footModerate
On footModerate
Frequently asked questions
How many days for the GR400?
The GR400 is a loop of around 110 km. Allow 6 to 7 days fully self-sufficient, staying in gîtes d'étape, refuges or authorised bivouac spots.
Is the Puy Mary an easy climb?
Yes, from the Pas de Peyrol (road pass, 1,588 m): a 30 to 40-minute climb up a built staircase, 200 m of ascent. A 360° view over the whole massif. Very busy in July and August.