Star of Aubrac - Guided walking trip

2h00 of walking , 5kms , 200m D+ , Transfer: 2h30

Welcome at 1:00 p.m. at Montpellier St Roch train station, or at 4:00 p.m. at your accommodation in Laguiole.
This is your first meeting with your local guide and the rest of the group. You will get settled into your hotel for the next five nights, then head out for a short walk to start immersing yourself in the surrounding nature.
You gain a little height as you wander through the village’s narrow streets in search of the old foirail squares, where livestock markets were once held. Your steps lead you to a beautiful waterfall and a 360° viewpoint over the Massif Central and the Aubrac—an excellent introduction to the days ahead.
Return to the hotel to enjoy your first friendly group dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

6h of walking, 14 kms,400D+, Transfer: 30 mins

After a delicious breakfast, you set off to discover the emblematic landscapes of the Aubrac: from villages to farms, from farms to pastures, from pastures to clearings, from clearings to peat bogs, and finally into the forest wrapped in a dense beech woodland.
A superb route, where traditional livestock farming meets unspoiled nature!
Throughout the day, the mark of human heritage appears through what has made Laguiole famous: its ski resort—which you will walk through—and above all its cutlers, true guardians of an ancestral craft.
The day ends with a visit to a knife workshop, a fascinating and essential immersion into the art of Laguiole blade-making. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

5h30 of walking, 13 kms, 300mD+, tranfer 30 mins

A day on the high plateaus! Today’s hike takes you to the highest point of the Aubrac: Le Signal de Mailhebiau, reaching 1,469 meters above sea level. From this vast grassy summit, the view stretches as far as the eye can see: over the Cantal mountains, the Margeride, the Cévennes, and on clear days, as far as Mont Mézenc. A symbolic spot combining volcanic landscapes with the gentle beauty of the pastures.
But before reaching these heights, a delicious stop is in order: you will visit a local cheese dairy to discover the typical flavors of the plateau. A treat for your taste buds before the climb!
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

3h of walking, 7kms, 350 d+; Transfer 30 mins

What would the Aubrac be without its countless pastures, teeming with livestock? So authentic, yet so essential to life on the plateau.
Today, your guide will take you to discover a typical local farm.
Far more than just a visit, it’s a genuine moment of sharing—an immersion into the daily life and know-how that form the heart of the region.
After your hike, Lucien and Valérie will warmly welcome you to their home. They will introduce you to their farm, a living reflection of Aubrac’s traditions and rich local heritage.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

5h of walking, 14 kms,300m D+, tranfer 30 mins

Today is all about discovering the Aubrac high plateau—a land that is at once rugged, rustic, and majestic.
You will wander through the vastness of the plateau, whether under a mysterious thick fog or bathed in bright sunlight!

From the village of Aubrac, the route takes on the feel of a pilgrimage, crossing the mountains—locally called monts d’estive—until you reach your ultimate destination: Le Buron.
No milking cows here—just the chance to savor, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, the authentic flavors of the region: an exceptional aligot, prepared as it was in the old days!

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Information:

Meal at the buron to be paid on site: €39 per person
- Aperitif “La Gaspe”
- Starter: Local charcuterie
- Main: Aligot with sausage
- Dessert: Homemade blueberry tart
- Local wine
- Coffee

2h of walking; 5 kms, 100m D+, Transfer: 2h30

All good things must come to an end… Your stay in the Aubrac is drawing to a close. You leave with a light heart, but your taste buds still tingling!
On the way back to Montpellier, there will be one last stop for a final walk to discover the beautiful Cascade de Deroc in Nasbinals. You will then arrive in Montpellier around 2:30 p.m., where everyone continues on their way. End of our services.
Guests who arrived in their own vehicles may continue their journey after the picnic in Nasbinals.