Haute-Loire in spring
The season when Auvergne wakes up. Lakes still on the chilly side, hikes along the melting snow, transhumance in May.
Weather
Mild by day, cool at night. Waterfalls in full flow, everything turns green again.
The département in brief
Volcanoes, pilgrimage and green lentils: Haute-Loire will surprise you.
⚠️ Good to know: Avoid summits > 1500m before mid-May (ice possible in the morning).
The essentials
Not to miss in spring
A seasonal selection across the whole of Auvergne. For our addresses in Haute-Loire, see below.
- See the Sancy waterfalls in full flow
- Look for crocuses and daffodils in Murat-le-Quaire
- Walk the transhumance at Le Lioran
- Taste farmhouse St-Nectaire as it comes out of winter
Haute-Loire
12 places to discover
Editorial selection in Haute-Loire, to filter by what you fancy this season.
Le Puy Cathedral
4.7Le Puy-en-Velay · Haute-Loire
4550 reviews
Cascade de la Beaume
4.8Solignac-sur-Loire · Haute-Loire
1049 reviews
Montgolfière & Découvertes
5.0Le Puy-en-Velay · Haute-Loire
370 reviews
Statue de Notre-Dame de France
4.6Le Puy-en-Velay · Haute-Loire
2066 reviews
Auberge Lou Pinatou
4.8Solignac-sous-Roche · Haute-Loire
873 reviews
Lac du Bouchet
4.7Cayres · Haute-Loire
830 reviews
Passerelle des Gorges du Lignon
4.6Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon · Haute-Loire
1577 reviews
Mont Mézenc
4.8Les Estables · Haute-Loire
396 reviews
Gorges de l'Allier
4.8Prades · Haute-Loire
131 reviews
Le Pré Bossu, Hostellerie
4.7Moudeyres · Haute-Loire
212 reviews
Camping Le Vieux Moulin
4.8Siaugues-Sainte-Marie · Haute-Loire
54 reviews
Pic du Lizieux
4.8Araules · Haute-Loire
50 reviews