HIKING

Set off for a hike to the summit of Carladez, with an exceptional viewpoint over the Monts du Cantal. From the medieval village of Mur-de-Barrez, reach the Buron de Pleau perched at the top of its “mountain.” At the summit, admire the majestic panoramas: Plomb du Cantal, Puy Griou, and Puy Mary unfold to the north, while the Aubrac stretches out to the east. On the way down, stop at the village of Taussac and discover its charming garden of the 5 senses, a place where heritage and nature perfectly harmonize.

• Starting town: Mur-de-Barrez
• Starting point: Parking du Forail, Mur-de-Barrez
• Themes: Flowers / Plants, History and Heritage, Hiking
• Route type: Loop
• Difficulty: Medium
• Duration: 4h00

Step 1
From the Corette parking, pass the REVEO electrical post on your right and head straight toward Rue de la Briqueterie. At 400 m, turn right onto Avenue du Cardinal Verdier. At the next junction, follow the D904 toward Lacroix‑Barrez, crossing at number 52bis, then turn left at the first intersection toward Pleau. At the bend, head toward the La Sapinière subdivision, skirt it, and descend to the path at its end. Follow the path to reach the hamlet of Pleau.

Step 2
At the entrance sign, cross the road and take the trail on the left for 50 m. Cross the road again and follow the paved track toward the Fitness Center.

Step 3
Enter the wood via the trail slightly to the right (behind the Fitness Center). After 20 m, veer right (360° icon) onto the ascending trail. Ignore the next two trails on the left and continue right downhill. At the junction, take the trail on the left (360°) uphill. At the bend’s entrance, keep left to exit the woods. Walk alongside the pasture toward the fir grove and the buron at the top of Pleau mountain. At the Buron, behold the Monts du Cantal (Plomb du Cantal, Puy Griou, Puy Mary) to the north, the village of Mur and Château de Venzac in the foreground, and the Aubrac ranges to the east.

Step 4
Descend from the buron via the track toward the D904. Before reaching the department road, turn left onto a path through trees past the EDF building. Stay left at the junction and skirt the subdivision along the paved lane toward the D904, cross it, and immediately take the small road to the right below. Pass through the hamlet of Cancelade (noted for its beautiful old houses).

Step 5
At the exit of the hamlet, keep left at the junction and continue on the minor road for 300 m. At the bend, make a 90° right onto a sunken path up to the subdivision, then turn left toward the Equestrian Center.

Step 6
Facing the center, descend the track left to the minor road, then turn right toward the village of Taussac. At the village entrance, follow the main road left, then at the junction opposite the calvary, turn left onto a paved road (approx. 100 m). At the next junction, turn right, cross the main road toward the church. Past the church (20 m), take the alley on the right climbing toward the House of Wood, walking beside it on a grassy trail.

Step 7
At the next fork, veer left onto a sunken path (Sentier de l’Imaginaire in reverse – pyro‑engraved wooden signs). Enjoy beautiful views of Mur-de-Barrez and the Monts du Cantal. Descend into the woods toward the green theater, then follow the stream to the footbridge. At the barrier (with a sculpted wolf), descend along a wide track to the stream, then follow the GR465 trail (red & white blaze). Continue ascending on the GR via Le Verdier, then turn left toward Mur‑de‑Barrez. You emerge on Monaco Square (shops, cafés), pass the CIC bank, and in front of the Monaco Tower, take Faubourg Street on the right, climbing back to the Corette parking.

A walk through the heart of an ancient glacial valley, now traversed by the rushing stream of the Bromme. This route immerses you in a typical mid-mountain landscape, between rolling farmland and panoramic ridges. The trail follows an old Cluniac route linking Bredons to Conques, with remarkable cultural landmarks: the Château de Venzac, the village of Brommes, and its Romanesque church adorned with exceptional crosses and modillions. You’ll return to Mur-de-Barrez, a medieval town with a rich history, once owned for over a century by the Grimaldi family.

• Starting town: Mur-de-Barrez
• Starting point: Parking de la Corette, Mur-de-Barrez
• Themes: Agropastoralism, History and Heritage
• Route type: Loop
• Difficulty: Medium
• Duration: 4h00

Step 1
From the Monaco Tower (Clock Tower), head north via Rue de la Parro toward the D900 (direction Raulhac). After 500 m, turn left to take a metal staircase, then a small road leading to a major junction at Côte Blanche.

Step 2
Turn right onto the D575 toward "Nigresserre". Pass the Marot farm and cross the Bromme river. After 250 m, turn onto a grassy (sometimes muddy) path toward Venzac Castle. In front of the castle’s main entrance, continue straight ahead. Emerge onto a small road leading to Yolet. Turn right and climb up to the hamlet (beautifully restored traditional houses).

Step 3
After the last house, leave the road to Bex on your left, and climb right via a stony path up to the ridge. At the first junction, turn right for 300 m. At the next junction, continue left along a ridge path lined with hazel trees for 1 km.

Step 4
At the water reservoir (great views over the Monts du Cantal), continue left on Route de la Salesse for 300 m. Turn left onto a farm track between fences. Descend into the valley. After three hairpin bends, pass the Bex farm on your left. Continue through the woods to the Bromme river. Cross the footbridge and climb to the village of Brommes (beautiful Romanesque church dedicated to St. Martin; the portal arch is decorated with billet molding).

Step 5
Continue on the D73 southwest. Turn right, climb to the cemetery entrance, then follow a path to the Puech de la Garde road. Turn left, then right onto a wide gravel track heading into the woods. In the forest, turn right onto a steep dirt track and do a 20-minute round trip to the Clauzades basalt promontory and calvary (spectacular 360° views of Cantal, Aubrac, and the Carladez plateau). Return and continue right on a narrower (sometimes muddy) path. At the first junction, turn sharply left and follow a hollow way and open path for about 1.3 km.

Step 6
At the next junction, turn left onto a wide track leading to the Puy de la Justice (panorama over Mur-de-Barrez and the Goul valley). Then descend to the starting junction. Return to Mur-de-Barrez via the small road and the staircase used earlier.