Around Monts Aubrac (Lozere-Aveyron-Cantal)

Vast high plateau at the western edge of Lozère, a land of basalt shaped since the end of the Tertiary period by volcanic eruptions, stretches as far as the eye can see. Here and there, enormous rocky blocks eroded by time rest on these waves of green and gray earth, resembling menhirs or dolmens. The lakes shimmer and the streams murmur. The rounded hills covered with pastures, meadows, and heathlands remind us that Aubrac perpetuates an old pastoral tradition. It is a land known for its beautiful cows, its tomes, and its aligot. The ancient burons still dot the landscape: these small houses with slate roofs evoke the time when shepherds found refuge in these cramped spaces to make and store cheese and shelter from the burle, a formidable west wind. From Nasbinals to Saint-Germain-du-Teil, discreet little villages and houses with sturdy walls of volcanic stone punctuate the landscape. A flora that bursts into bloom in spring covers the mountains with colorful patches, just emerging from their hibernation.

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Distance: 167km, Elevation maximum: 1425m, Elevation minimum: 792m, Elevation gain uphill: 3530m
IGN Maps: Nasbinals - 2537OT. Sainte-Eulalie d'Olt - 2538OT. Saint-Chely-D'Apcher - 2637O.