GR®400 Cantal Volcanoes Loop

The GR400, culminating at the Plomb du Cantal (1,855 m), is characterized by a unique radial geography: ancient glacial valleys radiate outwards from iconic peaks such as Puy Mary and Puy Griou. Historically, this route is inextricably linked to pastoralism and the "cow mountains," where cheese was once made in burons, the isolated stone huts that still dot the ridges. The built heritage, marked by the robustness of basalt and slate, is revealed in charming villages like Falgoux and Mandailles. The trail traverses landscapes of magnificent cirques and verdant summer pastures, havens of exceptional biodiversity. Marmots, chamois, and mouflon are easily spotted, while birds of prey soar above the heather moors.

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Distance: 134,31km, Elevation maximum: 1818m, Elevation minimum: 766m, Elevation gain uphill: 6416m
IGN Maps: 2535SB - SAINT-FLOUR MURAT. 2435OT - MONTS DU CANTAL PNR DES VOLCANS D'AUVERGNE. 2436SB - VIC-SUR-CÈRE PIERREFORT.

GR400 Hiking around Cantal Volcanoes 10 Nearby paths:
Around Sumene Artense (Cantal, Correze, Puy-de-Dome)
Around Truyere Gorges (Cantal, Lozere)
Around Sumene Artense (Cantal, Correze, Puy-de-Dome)
Loop on Lo Camin d'Olt (Aveyron)
Around Xaintrie Blanche (Correze)
Around Xaintrie Noire (Correze)
Between Dordogne and Ventadour (Correze)
GR®4 From Atlantique to Mediterranean sea
GR®30 Around Auvergne volcanoes and lakes (Puy-de-Dome)
GR®465 From Murat (Cantal) to Conques (Aveyron)

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.