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.

A hazelnut-based speciality, the Massiac macaroon is both melting and crunchy.
It has single-handedly made the town's gastronomic reputation!

Take in the splendid views over Massiac and the Alagnon Valley from the Sainte-Madeleine de Chalet chapel! 

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.

Pounti, an ancient Cantal speciality halfway between a terrine and a flan, is a dish made with prunes, chard and pork.

Enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the Monts du Cantal from Mont Journal (1183 metres), the highest point in the Saint-Flour planèze.

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.

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

On the ancient ramparts, the terrace at Les Roches offers a beautiful panoramic view of the town! 

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. 

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.

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.

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

Come and taste the Cantal blueberries, which you'll love either as a tart or in a coulis.   

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.

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.

Truffade, the famous Auvergne dish made with fresh tomme cheese and potatoes. A must-try in any Aurillac restaurant!

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. 

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.

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!

Take a trip to the Himalayan footbridge and see the lake from a different angle

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! 

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.   

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.

Discover the department's emblematic cheese of the same name, Cantal. A hard cheese known to all!

Hike from Champagnac via the Puy de Prodelles, which offers a magnificent view of the Monts du Cantal and the Sancy.