Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne
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La Roussière 15800 Saint-Clément
La Roussière
Maison d'hôtes
To See, To Visit, To Do
We can propose you some discovery itineraries by car and Christian, former mountain guide, will be of good advice for your hikes and he will provide you with the necessary maps.
In winter, you can go snowshoeing from the house or from a little further away.
Snowshoes can be rented on site.
The Puy Mary
Great Site of France
Puy Mary is an emblematic summit of the Cantal mountains, a remnant of the largest stratovolcano in Europe.
It culminates at 1 783 meters of altitude.
The Carladès
The Carladès is a historical province which takes its name from Carlat where a huge fortress was located. The county of Carladès was given in 1643 to Honoré II Grimaldi, prince of Monaco...
The Park of the Auvergne Volcanoes
The Cantalien massif, a remnant of exuberant volcanism, is today a paradise for hikers.
Cycling & Mountain Bike
10 cycle routes, including the famous climb to the Pas de Peyrol pass, and 49 mountain bike routes. There is something for everyone, from easy to very sporty.
Trail Area
35 trail routes from easy to expert level, 3 Trail Challenges to measure yourself against other runners, 3 verticals and 2 white trail routes to continue training in winter.
Hiking Area
124 hiking itineraries on the Cantal massif, 1 orienteering site in Chalinargues, 1 geocaching site in Murat and 6 Sensitive Natural Areas (ENS).
Castle of Messilhac
The castle of Messilhac overlooks the Goul valley at the border of Cantal and Aveyron. Bertrand Tavernier's film "La Princesse de Montpensier" was partly shot there.
Castle of Anjony
This impressive keep, prototype of the small mountain fortresses of the 15th century, offers richly furnished interiors decorated with remarkable 16th century frescoes.
Castle of Pesteils
The ancient fortress of Polminhac proudly dominates the valley of the Cère. The main body of the 17th century is richly furnished and 15th century frescoes adorn the interior of the remarkable dungeon.
Le Lioran
With its 43 downhill ski slopes, Le Lioran is the main winter sports resort of the Massif Central. Today it is also a four seasons resort.
Viaduct of Garabit
Work of Gustave Eiffel. When it was built in 1880, it was the largest metal structure in the world. It was also and above all a real laboratory for the construction of the Eiffel Tower.
Salers
Classified among the most beautiful villages of France. The past grandeur of Salers is reflected in its architecture from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Each street contains old houses all in perfect state of conservation.
Castle of Sailhant
This 1000-year-old fortress sits on a spectacular triangular rocky outcrop over 30 meters high. Beautifully restored, it overlooks a beautiful waterfall flowing into a volcanic crater lake.
Le pas de cère
The Pas de Cère is a natural glacial lock formed more than 20 000 years ago. A path goes along the Cère and continues at the bottom of the gorges to reach the Cascade de la Roucolle.
Gorges de la Jordanne
The discovery trail of the Gorges de la Jordanne made of bridges, corbelled passages, wooden and earthen paths will delight young and old (open from June to September).
The Lac du Pêcher
The Lake of "Pêcher", on the commune of Chalinargues, in edge of the forest of Pinatelle, at 1 100 m of altitude, is an old peat bog.
It is a beautiful place for walking, popular with fishermen and birdwatchers.
The Faillitoux Waterfall
A hiking trail starting from the hamlet of Lasmolineries allows you to make a loop of 1h30 walk, or to make a 40 minutes walk (Round trip) starting from the parking lot located beyond the hamlet.
The Gorges of the Truyère
On the border of Cantal and Aveyron, the Truyère Gorges stretch over 75 km and three successive lakes: Garabit-Grandval, Lanau and Sarrans (Laussac peninsula).
Tourist Offices
And even more information in the tourist offices or on their respective websites.
Do not hesitate to visit them, they are waiting for you!
Carladès Tourisme - Massif cantalien à Vic-sur-Cère
Le Carladez in Aveyron at Mur-de-Barrez
Hautes Terres Tourisme à Murat
Tourist Office of Pays de Salers
Tourist Office of Pays de Saint-Flour
00 33 (0)4 71 49 67 34
La Roussière 15800 Saint-Clément