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.
The tour starts in Massiac, a town with the ‘Ville Etape’ label, renowned for its terroir and land filled with vines and orchards.
Activities :
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!
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, receive a 10% discount on the services offered.
On presentation of your PASS’ÉTAPES card, get a 5% discount on the entire shop.
For stays of between 7 and 21 consecutive days, receive a 10% discount on the total amount of your stay (excluding tourist tax).
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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 :
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.
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
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.
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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!
For stays of between 7 and 21 consecutive days, receive a 10% discount on the total amount of your stay (excluding tourist tax).
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Now it's on to Murat, a medieval town, formerly fortified and a major trading destination in days gone by.
Activities:
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.
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, get a free entry to the cinema.
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, you will be offered a home-made kir for every meal consumed.
On presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card, get a free entry to the Maison de la Faune.
On presentation of your PASS’ÉTAPES card, get a 10% discount on guided tours.
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
This village dates back to Gallo-Roman times, and is home to many remains from that era.
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*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
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.
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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.
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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.
Benefit from a free shampoo on presentation of your PASS'ETAPES card.
Present your PASS'ETAPES card and receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
On presentation of your PASS’ÉTAPES card, get a 10% discount on the entire shop.
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.
On presentation of your PASS’ETAPES card, get a 5% discount on the entire shop (excluding wine fountains).
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 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.