Grand Site de France Puy Mary - Volcan du Cantal

Puy Mary has been awarded the "Grand Site de France" label since 2012. This is a mark of excellence and recognition of sustainable management of the site in terms of preservation, enhancement and economic development. are at your disposal to guide you in the discovery of the largest volcano in Europe (2700 km²). ASCENT OF PUY MARY Ascent on foot only from the Col du Pas de Peyrol (1589m), 1h of walking (198m difference in height). ACCESS TO THE COL DU PAS DE PEYROL "The Pas de Peyrol is open from the beginning of May to the end of October (info-route15.fr). Unique parking area on the Salers-Ma...

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Vallée de la Bertrande

The Bertrande River takes its source on the slopes of the Puy Chavaroche. This river runs across Saint-Projet-de-Salers, near Saint-Chamant and joins the Etze River to end in the Enchanet reservoir.

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High mountain guide - Terre du Cantal

You combine sport and discovery of a region, its landscapes, its nature and you also find yourself. Offers following your level and your wish. Hiking for 2 days with one night in a gite - hiking with donkeys with your family for one or two days. By reservation.

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Castle Auzers

Home to the same family since the 15thc., a warm welcome awaits the visitor. The living rooms are furnished in Regency style, the dining room is vaulted, and contains Auvergnat furniture and a fireplace. There are some lead soldiers (1st world war) and photos from the 1900s. It is regarded as “One of the most beautiful castles in the Cantal”.

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Gîte du Jouvin

Completely renovated in 2020, this holiday rental in situated in a quiet environment, without neighboors. 5km far from the family farm ( visit and cheese sale). On the ground floor : a fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms ( a 160 x 200 bed ), a bathroom and a separate wc. Upstairs: a living-room with TV and wood stove, 1 bedroom ( a 160 x 200 bed), a bathroom and a separate wc. On the mezzanine, 2 single beds. Beds made-up before your arrival. A lot of visits and activities : Salers (10 km), hiking tours, mountain bike tours, mountains, valleys and waterfalls - Fishing (rivers and lakes), swimming and w...

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Maison de la Paille et du Grain

In Escorailles, in a barn with an original thatched roof, you will discover the way cereals were cultivated yesteryear and how straw and grain were used (old photos, traditional tools). Thanks to a video, you will appreciate the story of this village 1000 years ago: how the castle motte was besieged by Pépin Le Bref (the best preserved example in France), the ruins of this castle and the chapel dating from the 11th century (nowadays the village church) and the communal oven. A commentary: “From the grain to the bread”. Documents translated into English.

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