Geological sites

Ronesque basalt rock table

Cros-de-Ronesque

This basalt table is the result of a relief inversion, just like the Carlat rock. It offers superb views over the Carladez Aveyronnais and Aubrac regions.

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The "Montagne du Bouyssou"

Pailherols

When you reach the Parc des Claies, the final stage of "Ma montagne", a small hill hides the east from you, preventing you from seeing the Siniq valley. This is the montagne de la Vèze, named after the small stream that runs through it, or the montagne du Bouyssou.

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The "Porte du Lion"

Thiézac

On the GR400 path, the volcanic rock forms a large "door", under which you must pass. With a little imagination, you can see a lion carved on the top of this gate, hence its name.

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The "Rocher de la Mule"

Raulhac

Do you know the legend of Mule Rock? Look closely, and you can still see the tracks of a mule's hooves in the hollow of the rock...

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The "Rocher des Pendus"

Saint-Clément

A magnificent panorama awaits you from the rock, and an orientation table will help you identify the Cantal mountains. In the Middle Ages, this rock was the place of execution for those condemned to be hanged in the Vic sur Cère bailiwick.

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The Chaos de Casteltinet

Thiézac

This volcanic site is very impressive: it is a formidable testimony to the volcanic activity of the Cantal region, and consists of a pile of volcanic gneiss blocks.

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The Elancèze

Thiézac

At an altitude of 1571m, not far from the Col du Pertus, this summit offers breathtaking views of the Monts du Cantal, including Puy Mary and Plomb du Cantal.

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The Faillitoux waterfall

Thiézac

Discover one of the prettiest waterfalls in the département! At an altitude of 1010m, the Faillitoux waterfall offers an impressive 41m drop. It crosses a lava flow that has formed basaltic organs at the foot of the waterfall.

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The Pas de Cère Gorges

Thiézac

Discover one of the most emblematic sites in the Carladès region: Les Gorges du Pas de Cère! Take a stroll and discover this unique spectacle of 30-metre-high walls through which the Cère flows.

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The Puy Griou

Saint-Jacques-des-Blats

The Puy Griou, a cone-shaped peak of phonolite rock, is one of the marvels of Auvergne’s volcanic past. The rock makes a ringing sound when struck. This emblematic summit is at 1,690 m and offers a spectacular panorama!

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The Puy Gros

Pailherols

Le Puy Gros (1594m) lies halfway between the buron de la Tuilliere and the Plomb du Cantal. In 1687, a chapel was founded on this site to provide religious services for the cowherds. A surprising hike on the GR400, a must!

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The Puy de Bâne

Pailherols

The Puy de Bâne, at an altitude of 1464m, is made up of a stack of basalt flows that form a kind of hill. A superb panorama awaits you, and here and there you'll catch sight of buildings that have barely emerged from the earth - our burons!

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