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AUVERGNE Monts du Cantal
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Monts du Cantal

Discover the grandeur of the mountains of Auvergne on this holiday where you climb the three highest peaks of the Monts du Cantal. The routes include spectacular ridge walking with breathtaking views across the valleys on either side.
This holiday features some of the longer walks of our holidays, but any moderate walker will be up to the challenge.

Day 1: Arrive at Vic sur Cère
On arriving at Vic sur Cère station, you will be met by our representative who will take you to our base hotel. The following morning, after breakfast, our representative will brief you with detailed route notes and up to date reports on local conditions.

Day 2: Vic sur Cère - Mandailles St Julien
16 kms
From the Cère valley you climb to the Col du Berganty for the first spectacular views of your holiday. A day of passes and ridges in pasture and heathland with a chance to stop and rest in St Julien before you reach your hotel.

Day 3: Mandailles St Julien
We propose an excellent circular walk through meadows and woodlands to the unmissable Puy Mary (1,783m). Returning on a ridge path via the Puy Chavaroche you have spectacular views to both sides.

Day 4: Mandailles St Julien - St Jacques des Blats
17 kms
A varied day’s walk to the small village of St Jacques des Blats. There are no steep climbs except the final 200m to the summit of the Puy Griou. A shorter alternative is available but we recommend doing the whole walk for a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Day 5: St Jacques des Blats
If you don’t want a rest on your rest day, you can hike up the Plomb du Cantal, the highest peak of the region. The day’s climb starts in woodland and then continues in pasture and along ridges to the summit. The afternoon is a gentle descent through pleasant countryside back to your hotel.

Day 6: St Jacques des Blats - Pailherols
25 kms
A longer day today and a pleasant walk across varied terrain and altitudes. Part of the route follows the ridges along a roman road (now forming part of a Grande Randonnée) with some fine views across the valleys.

Day 7: Pailherols
A good base for walking to neighbouring villages. Enjoy the hotel’s indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna and bar.

Day 8: Pailherols - Vic sur Cère
13 kms
A walk along quiet lanes and a climb up to another section of roman road with some great views before descending to our base hotel in Vic sur Cère.

Day 9: Leave for Home
After breakfast, our representative will take you to the railway station for your journey home.

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AUVERGNE Monts du Cantal
6 nights
8 nights
Rivers & Valleys
6 nights
 

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Quick Facts
Duration
9 days - 8 nights
Grading
Accommodation
3 x 2star hotels, 2 with pools, 1 x 1star hotel, all 1/2 board
Travel Arrangements
Self drive; or air/rail to Paris, rail to Vic sur Cère, met by rep, then transfer to hotel