Get some height in the Cantal!
Take to the roads of the Cantal, a natural and authentic destination par excellence!
On this tour, you'll have the pleasure of admiring sumptuous natural landscapes, wide open spaces and a rich, gourmet cuisine.
Take your time to discover this unspoilt region and explore the steep Cantalien roads.
Step
Massiac
Kilometer 0
To discover
The tour starts in Massiac, a town with the ‘Ville Etape’ label, renowned for its terroir and land filled with vines and orchards.
Activities :
- Visit the Musée d'Art Elise Rieuf and its tribute to three figures of female artistic emancipation.
- Discover the town's rich heritage on the circuit set up by the municipality.
- Admire the church of Saint-André and its ancient wooden statues.
To taste
A hazelnut-based speciality, the Massiac macaroon is both melting and crunchy.
It has single-handedly made the town's gastronomic reputation!
Favorites
Take in the splendid views over Massiac and the Alagnon Valley from the Sainte-Madeleine de Chalet chapel!
Good deal
Guide de pêche dans le Cantal
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, receive a 10% discount on the services offered.
Fromagerie Bouchet
On presentation of your PASS’ÉTAPES card, get a 5% discount on the entire shop.
Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK
Valid
from 17/08/2021
to 31/12/2025
Reserved for customers
Offer:
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, receive a 10% discount on the services offered.
Fromagerie Bouchet
Postal address
: 49, Avenue du général de Gaulle 15500 Massiac
04 71 23 02 76
Valid
from 01/06/2022
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
On presentation of your PASS’ÉTAPES card, get a 5% discount on the entire shop.
Valid
from 06/01/2023
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
For stays of between 7 and 21 consecutive days, receive a 10% discount on the total amount of your stay (excluding tourist tax).
Offer valid only on booking by contacting our Customer Service on +33 1.83.64.69.21
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Ferrières-Saint-Mary
Kilometer 15
To discover
We continue our tour in Ferrières-Saint-Mary. This commune, with its two market towns and 8 villages, has a rich heritage linked to its history, marked by the life of Saint Mary.
Activities :
- Visit one of the oldest churches in the Cantal: the Church of Saint-Mary-le-Cros.
- Hike one of the six footpaths starting from the village.
- Discover the famous Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne.
To taste
Pounti, an ancient Cantal speciality halfway between a terrine and a flan, is a dish made with prunes, chard and pork.
Favorites
Enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Monts du Cantal from Mont Journal (1183 metres), the highest point in the Saint-Flour planèze.
Good deal
Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK
Valid
from 06/01/2023
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
For stays of between 7 and 21 consecutive days, receive a 10% discount on the total amount of your stay (excluding tourist tax).
Offer valid only on booking by contacting our Customer Service on +33 1.83.64.69.21
Step
Saint-Flour
Kilometer 40
To discover
The next stop is Saint-Flour, a town with the ‘Pays d'Art et d'Histoire’ label and former religious capital of the Haute-Auvergne region.
Activities:
- Visit the Musée de la Haute-Auvergne: archaeological collections, folk art from Haute-Auvergne and a collection of domestic furniture.
- Discover the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, one of the four cathedrals of the Auvergne, located in the heart of the town of Saint-Flour.
- Stroll through the aisles of the Alfred Douët Museum of Art and History and admire the works in this cabinet of curiosities.
To taste
Saint-Flour lentils are grown on volcanic soil at an altitude of less than 1,200 metres. They are prized for their fine skins and non-floury texture.
With the family
Favorites
On the ancient ramparts, the terrace at Les Roches offers a beautiful panoramic view of the town!
Good deal
Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK
Valid
from 04/01/2023
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
For stays of between 7 and 21 consecutive days, receive a 10% discount on the total amount of your stay (excluding tourist tax).
Offer valid only on booking by contacting our Customer Service on +33 1.83.64.69.21
Step
Murat - Le Stalapos
Kilometer 63
To discover
Now it's on to Murat, a medieval town, formerly fortified and a major trading destination in days gone by.
Activities:
- Stroll the streets of the town and discover its old houses, some of which are even listed as Historic Monuments.
- Visit the Maison de la Faune with your children to discover the local wildlife.
- Take a photo of the beautiful Church of Notre-Dame des Oliviers.
To taste
The cornet de Murat, which, as its name suggests, is a Murat pastry speciality. A hand-rolled biscuit straight from the oven. You can fill it to taste, sweetened with whipped cream and strawberries or savoury with a foie gras mousse, for example.
Favorites
Take a walk to the 12th-century Romanesque chapel of Saint-Antoine. On the way, enjoy a magnificent panorama at an altitude of 1,200 metres.
Good deal
Cinéma l'Averne
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, get a free entry to the cinema.
Le Bar du Palais
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, you will be offered a home-made kir for every meal consumed.
La Maison de la Faune
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, get a free entry to the Maison de la Faune.
Hautes Terres Tourisme
On presentation of your PASS’ÉTAPES card, get a 10% discount on guided tours.
Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK
Valid
from 01/01/2021
to 31/12/2025
Reserved for customers
Offer:
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, get a free entry to the cinema.
Valid
from 01/01/2021
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, you will be offered a home-made kir for every meal consumed.
Valid
from 01/01/2021
to 31/12/2025
Reserved for customers
Offer:
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, get a free entry to the Maison de la Faune.
Valid
from 14/10/2022
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
On presentation of your PASS’ÉTAPES card, get a 10% discount on guided tours.
Valid
from 06/01/2023
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
For stays of between 7 and 21 consecutive days, receive a 10% discount on the total amount of your stay (excluding tourist tax).
Offer valid only on booking by contacting our Customer Service on +33 1.83.64.69.21
Step
Dienne
Kilometer 73
To discover
This village dates back to Gallo-Roman times, and is home to many remains from that era.
Activities :
- Discover the museography of the Maison de Site du Grand Site de France Puy Mary - Volcan du Cantal de Dienne (open in July and August) and the Pas de Peyrol* - Puy Mary (open from May to the end of October).
- Discover the museography of the Maison de Site du Grand Site de France Puy Mary - Volcan du Cantal (open in July and August).
- Visit the Château de la Cheyrelle, built in 1858.
- Go to the Col du Serre, just 5 minutes away by car, for hiking, mountain biking and canyoning.
*Access to the Pas de Peyrol is regulated for campervans by departmental decree. For more information: https://www.puymary.fr/se-deplacer-et-se-stationner-puy-mary-acces/#campingcar
To taste
Come and taste the Cantal blueberries, which you'll love either as a tart or in a coulis.
Favorites
Take on the challenge of Puy Mary, the oldest of the Auvergne's giants, with its unforgettable panoramic views stretching all the way to Mont Blanc.
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Aurillac
Kilometer 129
To discover
This stage takes you to Aurillac, famous for its International Street Theatre Festival, but this thousand-year-old town has much more to tell, with history, nature and culture all on the programme!
Activities
- Visit one or two museums, the Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie and the Muséum des Volcans.
- Go hiking on the many trails in the Pays d'Aurillac, check out the hiking around Aurillac app.
- Discover the town of Aurillac from a historical and natural perspective, or a more contemporary one, by walking the streets or following a guided tour organised by the Tourist Office.
To taste
Truffade, the famous Auvergne dish made with fresh tomme cheese and potatoes. A must-try in any Aurillac restaurant!
Favorites
La Maison Piganiol, a manufacturer with unique expertise, unique to Aurillac, handed down from generation to generation since 1884 in Europe's umbrella capital!
Take home Aurillac's iconic umbrella, available from the shop as you stroll through the town centre.
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Saint Gérons
Kilometer 152
To discover
The next stop on this Cantalien tour is Saint-Gerons, a very old village that is thought to have been inhabited even before the prehistoric age.
Activities :
- Visit the Château de Margeride.
- Discover the commune by strolling through its streets: don't hesitate to pass the town hall, which dates from the late 19th century.
- Take a breather and head to the two beaches at Espinet and Rénac for a moment of relaxation by the lake.
To taste
Cantal trout is a fish that is an integral part of Cantalien dishes, and can easily be accompanied by any number of sauces to delight everyone's tastes!
Favorites
Take a trip to the Himalayan footbridge and see the lake from a different angle
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Mauriac
Kilometer 203
To discover
Mauriac, the penultimate stopover! In the heart of the Monts du Cantal, Mauriac is one of the oldest towns in the Cantal. A short stroll through the centre of Mauriac is a must, as the village has been awarded the ‘Most beautiful diversions in France’ label.
Activities :
- Take a leisurely stroll through the Mauriac countryside, accessible to all thanks to a 7km greenway.
- Relax or work out at Val Saint Jean, a lake surrounded by greenery, with a choice of fishing and water sports.
- Visit the village and go back in time with the Legende app!
To taste
Salers cheese!
This pressed, uncooked cheese made from raw cow's milk has both PDO and AOC status. With its delicate flowery aroma, it is unique in that it is made in a wooden ‘gerle’, a sort of large-capacity barrel.
Good deal
Rémi Testud Coiffeur
Benefit from a free shampoo on presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card.
Les Feuillantines
Present your PASS'ETAPES card and receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
Frip'N'Froc'
On presentation of your PASS’ÉTAPES card, get a 10% discount on the entire shop.
Librairie Au Ver Lisant
Enjoy a free coffee on your first visit, as well as a 5% discount on books and a 10% discount on wool on presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card.
la cave de Mauriac
On presentation of your PASS’ETAPES card, get a 5% discount on the entire shop (excluding wine fountains).
Rémi Testud Coiffeur
Postal address
: 3 av Fernand Talandier 15200 Mauriac
04 71 67 37 88
Valid
from 14/10/2022
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
Benefit from a free shampoo on presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card.
Les Feuillantines
Postal address
: 6 Place du palais 15200 Mauriac
04 71 68 20 39
Valid
from 07/12/2022
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
Present your PASS'ETAPES card and receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
Frip'N'Froc'
Postal address
: 2 rue St Mary 15200 Mauriac
04 43 05 12 40
Valid
from 06/12/2022
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
On presentation of your PASS’ÉTAPES card, get a 10% discount on the entire shop.
Librairie Au Ver Lisant
Postal address
: Rue Henri Pourrat 15200 Mauriac
04 71 69 00 53
Valid
from 06/12/2022
to 31/12/2024
Reserved for customers
Offer:
Enjoy a free coffee on your first visit, as well as a 5% discount on books and a 10% discount on wool on presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card.
Step
Champagnac
Kilometer 225
To discover
We're now heading for Champagnac, a former mining town that has managed to revitalise itself over the years and turn to tourism.
Activities :
- Discover the church of Saint-Martin and its Romanesque style.
- Visit the Musée de la Mine, which tells the story of coal mining.
- Take a walk in the Gorges de la Dordogne, Champagnac's nature reserve.
To taste
Discover the department's emblematic cheese of the same name, Cantal. A hard cheese known to all!
To taste
Hike from Champagnac via the Puy de Prodelles, which offers a magnificent view of the Monts du Cantal and the Sancy.
