A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escapeHere, the Cantal Massif will be our field of discovery: culture, history, visits and hikes will punctuate this stay. Let yourself be guided by our local specialist and enjoy the natural treasures offered by the Cantal Mountains...
All in a comfortable accommodation located in the heart of the Auvergne Volcano Park.
Departure guaranteed for 4 participants or more.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escape Mid-mountain hike in a star from a comfortable accommodation in Cantal.Here, the Cantal Massif will be our field of discovery: culture, history, visits and hikes will punctuate this stay. Let yourself be guided by our local specialist and enjoy the natural treasures offered by the Cantal Mountains...
All in a comfortable accommodation located in the heart of the Auvergne Volcano Park.
Departure guaranteed for 4 participants or more.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- Unmissable hikes
- A local guide with a good knowledge of the country
- Comfortable and friendly accommodation
- A discovery of local treasures
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
Nouveauté- Unmissable hikes
- A local guide with a good knowledge of the country
- Comfortable and friendly accommodation
- A discovery of local treasures
Included
- Accommodation,
- Meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7,
- framing.
Not Included
- The journey to the meeting point,
- visits (around €20),
- drinks and personal expenses,
- insurance.
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1: Arrival in Murat
At the end of the day, go directly to the accommodation or to the Murat SNCF train station.
Installation at the accommodation.
At the end of the day, go directly to the accommodation or to the Murat SNCF train station.
Installation at the accommodation.
During your stay
Day 2: The Entremont Plateau and brewery visit
First hike, we will go to the Entremont plateau. Here, we will observe the volcanic landscapes remodelled by the glaciers that have now become a land of transhumance.
First hike, we will go to the Entremont plateau. Here, we will observe the volcanic landscapes remodelled by the glaciers that have now become a land of transhumance.
We will walk in these open spaces towards the horizon.
Then, visit a local brewery with tasting.
Hike: 8 km/300 m.
Transfer: 55 km from the car to and from
Day 3: Le Plomb du Cantal and the village of Albepierre
Hike on the Plomb du Cantal, this inimitable relief of solidified lava. You will be at the highest point of the Cantal Mountains and discover the largest volcanic edifice in Europe.
Then discover Albepierre, nestled between the Benêt and Lagnon valleys, this village does not lack character. Located at an altitude of 1050 m, it maintains a mountain character thanks to its beautiful houses with slate roofs. Its church is rich in very particular stained glass windows and the small built heritage is still very present.
Hike: 7 km/400 m.
Transfer: 20 km distance from car to and from
Day 4: Le Puy Mary hike
We will set off to attack the majestic pyramidal silhouette of Puy Mary. From above, we will be able to admire a most exceptional panorama, all the way to Mont Blanc! We will be at the intersection of several glacial circuses, proof of the history and changes of this massif. Especially since Puy Mary is classified as a Grand Site of France and its crest line connecting it to the Puy de Peyre Arse is very beautiful.
Hike: 8 km/500 m but terrain more demanding than the other days.
Transfer: 50 km distance from car to and from
Day 5: The Auvergnate Agricultural Museum in Coltines and hike The Cirque de Chamalières
First of all, we will discover the life of the men of Haute-Auvergne thanks to this farm converted into a museum. We will go back in agricultural times and discover the life of yesteryear in this pretty village of Coltines.
Then, we will go hiking in the Chamalières circus where the word glacial circus takes on its full meaning. Between forests and mountain landscapes, preserved from any human development, this beautiful amphitheater maintains an unparalleled wild authenticity.
Hike: 7 km/350m.
Transfer: 30 km from car to and from
Day 6: Rando Puy Griou and visit to the cheese factory
For our last hike, we chose the geographical center of the volcano, a mineral summit made of this ringing rock (phonolith): Le Griou. It sits in the middle of the transhumance meadows and the Cantalian Massif and offers a 360° panorama of this green volcano rich in pastoralism. Our theme of the day will be volcanism.
Ascension of Puy Griou optional.
Then, visit a cheese-making farm on Murat and tasting.
Hike: 6 km/350 m.
Transfer: about 25 km from car to and from
Then, visit a local brewery with tasting.
Hike: 8 km/300 m.
Transfer: 55 km from the car to and from
Day 3: Le Plomb du Cantal and the village of Albepierre
Hike on the Plomb du Cantal, this inimitable relief of solidified lava. You will be at the highest point of the Cantal Mountains and discover the largest volcanic edifice in Europe.
Then discover Albepierre, nestled between the Benêt and Lagnon valleys, this village does not lack character. Located at an altitude of 1050 m, it maintains a mountain character thanks to its beautiful houses with slate roofs. Its church is rich in very particular stained glass windows and the small built heritage is still very present.
Hike: 7 km/400 m.
Transfer: 20 km distance from car to and from
Day 4: Le Puy Mary hike
We will set off to attack the majestic pyramidal silhouette of Puy Mary. From above, we will be able to admire a most exceptional panorama, all the way to Mont Blanc! We will be at the intersection of several glacial circuses, proof of the history and changes of this massif. Especially since Puy Mary is classified as a Grand Site of France and its crest line connecting it to the Puy de Peyre Arse is very beautiful.
Hike: 8 km/500 m but terrain more demanding than the other days.
Transfer: 50 km distance from car to and from
Day 5: The Auvergnate Agricultural Museum in Coltines and hike The Cirque de Chamalières
First of all, we will discover the life of the men of Haute-Auvergne thanks to this farm converted into a museum. We will go back in agricultural times and discover the life of yesteryear in this pretty village of Coltines.
Then, we will go hiking in the Chamalières circus where the word glacial circus takes on its full meaning. Between forests and mountain landscapes, preserved from any human development, this beautiful amphitheater maintains an unparalleled wild authenticity.
Hike: 7 km/350m.
Transfer: 30 km from car to and from
Day 6: Rando Puy Griou and visit to the cheese factory
For our last hike, we chose the geographical center of the volcano, a mineral summit made of this ringing rock (phonolith): Le Griou. It sits in the middle of the transhumance meadows and the Cantalian Massif and offers a 360° panorama of this green volcano rich in pastoralism. Our theme of the day will be volcanism.
Ascension of Puy Griou optional.
Then, visit a cheese-making farm on Murat and tasting.
Hike: 6 km/350 m.
Transfer: about 25 km from car to and from
Last day
Day 7: End of stay
End of the stay after breakfast.
Transfer to the station for those who wish.
End of the stay after breakfast.
Transfer to the station for those who wish.
Hosting
Hébergement - Rando découverte dans les Vosges secrètes(Copy)
In a Gîte-hotel in Laveissiere.
In a room for 2 or 3 people with bath or shower and toilet in the room.
ABOUT THE TRIP
Equipment Included
Snowshoes and sticks are provided.
Equipment Included
Snowshoes and sticks are provided.
Equipment not included
Our advice:
In all cases, your belongings stay at the accommodation for the entire stay.
Don't forget:
1 pair of mid-high hiking boots.
In all cases, your belongings stay at the accommodation for the entire stay.
Don't forget:
1 pair of mid-high hiking boots.
1 mountain backpack 35L min.
1 rain suit + 1 warm garment.
1 long pants + 1 short.
Hat and sunglasses.
Anti-blister sunscreen and bandages.
1 bottle (1l mini)
1 or 2 boxes (tupperware) for the picnic.
1 pocket knife +1 spoon
your personal pharmacy
And for eco-friendly cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7 or 1 L “Tupperware” container.
1 rain suit + 1 warm garment.
1 long pants + 1 short.
Hat and sunglasses.
Anti-blister sunscreen and bandages.
1 bottle (1l mini)
1 or 2 boxes (tupperware) for the picnic.
1 pocket knife +1 spoon
your personal pharmacy
And for eco-friendly cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7 or 1 L “Tupperware” container.
Equipment not included
Our advice:
In all cases, your belongings stay at the accommodation for the entire stay.
Don't forget:
1 pair of mid-high hiking boots.
1 mountain backpack 35L min.
1 rain suit + 1 warm garment.
1 long pants + 1 short.
Hat and sunglasses.
Anti-blister sunscreen and bandages.
1 bottle (1l mini)
1 or 2 boxes (tupperware) for the picnic.
1 pocket knife +1 spoon
your personal pharmacy
And for eco-friendly cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7 or 1 L “Tupperware” container.
In all cases, your belongings stay at the accommodation for the entire stay.
Don't forget:
1 pair of mid-high hiking boots.
1 mountain backpack 35L min.
1 rain suit + 1 warm garment.
1 long pants + 1 short.
Hat and sunglasses.
Anti-blister sunscreen and bandages.
1 bottle (1l mini)
1 or 2 boxes (tupperware) for the picnic.
1 pocket knife +1 spoon
your personal pharmacy
And for eco-friendly cold meals, please bring light cutlery and a 0.7 or 1 L “Tupperware” container.
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Appointment and dispersion at Murat station.
Accessible from Aurillac, Clermont-Ferrand or Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Appointment and dispersion at Murat station.
Accessible from Aurillac, Clermont-Ferrand or Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Schedules available on https://www.sncf-connect.com/
You are coming by car:
Appointment and dispersion at the accommodation in Laveissière.
Located about 1H40 from Clermont Ferrant or 50 minutes from Aurillac.
Itinerary from the A 75:
In the North/South direction take exit 23 (Massiac/Aurillac)
In the South/North direction take exit 28 (Aurillac/Le Lioran)
In both cases, join the city of Murat (15300) and follow the direction of Aurillac/Le Lioran. The village of Laveissière is 5 km after Murat on your right. From Aurillac, follow the direction of Murat/Le Lioran. After crossing the tunnel, follow for 4 km and at the next crossroads turn left towards Laveissière.
You are coming by car:
Appointment and dispersion at the accommodation in Laveissière.
Located about 1H40 from Clermont Ferrant or 50 minutes from Aurillac.
Itinerary from the A 75:
In the North/South direction take exit 23 (Massiac/Aurillac)
In the South/North direction take exit 28 (Aurillac/Le Lioran)
In both cases, join the city of Murat (15300) and follow the direction of Aurillac/Le Lioran. The village of Laveissière is 5 km after Murat on your right. From Aurillac, follow the direction of Murat/Le Lioran. After crossing the tunnel, follow for 4 km and at the next crossroads turn left towards Laveissière.
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Appointment and dispersion at Murat station.
Accessible from Aurillac, Clermont-Ferrand or Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Schedules available on https://www.sncf-connect.com/
You are coming by car:
Appointment and dispersion at the accommodation in Laveissière.
Located about 1H40 from Clermont Ferrant or 50 minutes from Aurillac.
Itinerary from the A 75:
In the North/South direction take exit 23 (Massiac/Aurillac)
In the South/North direction take exit 28 (Aurillac/Le Lioran)
In both cases, join the city of Murat (15300) and follow the direction of Aurillac/Le Lioran. The village of Laveissière is 5 km after Murat on your right. From Aurillac, follow the direction of Murat/Le Lioran. After crossing the tunnel, follow for 4 km and at the next crossroads turn left towards Laveissière.
Appointment and dispersion at Murat station.
Accessible from Aurillac, Clermont-Ferrand or Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Schedules available on https://www.sncf-connect.com/
You are coming by car:
Appointment and dispersion at the accommodation in Laveissière.
Located about 1H40 from Clermont Ferrant or 50 minutes from Aurillac.
Itinerary from the A 75:
In the North/South direction take exit 23 (Massiac/Aurillac)
In the South/North direction take exit 28 (Aurillac/Le Lioran)
In both cases, join the city of Murat (15300) and follow the direction of Aurillac/Le Lioran. The village of Laveissière is 5 km after Murat on your right. From Aurillac, follow the direction of Murat/Le Lioran. After crossing the tunnel, follow for 4 km and at the next crossroads turn left towards Laveissière.
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Physical intensity
Not very sporty or not very sporty
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.
Level of expertise
Never done
Technical level - Never done
Technical level - Never done
You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.
Level of expertise
Never done
Technical level - Never done
You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.
Technical level - Never done
You start the activity. Site, material and pedagogy are specially designed to facilitate the discovery, introduction and learning of the chosen sport.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Portage
Carrying level 1
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.
Restauration
Full board: Hot meal at the accommodation in the evening and picnic at noon. Full breakfast.
Cuisine made with local, fresh and high quality ingredients that are grown by local and regional producers.
Cuisine made with local, fresh and high quality ingredients that are grown by local and regional producers.
Restauration
Full board: Hot meal at the accommodation in the evening and picnic at noon. Full breakfast.
Cuisine made with local, fresh and high quality ingredients that are grown by local and regional producers.
Cuisine made with local, fresh and high quality ingredients that are grown by local and regional producers.
Management
By a qualified and local guide, specialist in the mountains.
Management
By a qualified and local guide, specialist in the mountains.
Important information
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
For travel: An 8-seater mini-bus driven by the guide.
From 8 participants, it will be necessary to use a customer vehicle. We will compensate for this use as well as the gas costs.
For travel: An 8-seater mini-bus driven by the guide.
From 8 participants, it will be necessary to use a customer vehicle. We will compensate for this use as well as the gas costs.
Important information
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
For travel: An 8-seater mini-bus driven by the guide.
From 8 participants, it will be necessary to use a customer vehicle. We will compensate for this use as well as the gas costs.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
For travel: An 8-seater mini-bus driven by the guide.
From 8 participants, it will be necessary to use a customer vehicle. We will compensate for this use as well as the gas costs.
Health and formalities
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
Health and formalities
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.
SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.
Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)
The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.