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Albepierre Bredons is situated at the foot of the Plomb du Cantal, between two glacial valleys. The village has a population of 237 inhabitants and it is typical of mountain villages in the Auvergne where stone and wood are predominant.

You will like the church St Timothée, a Clunsien site from the 11th century, high up on the Rocher de Bredons at 980m.

  Discover the waterfalls and rapids along the river Alagnon, and enjoy a refreshing picnic at the river side.  





Water

Waterfall des Vergnes
On arrival in the village, head for the Col de Prat de Bouc. On the D39, 3km from the village, park your car and follow the way marked footpath on the left hand side. You will find the waterfall just after crossing a stone bridge. For your own protection a barrier has been put up. This is an easy walk to do with the children.

Waterfall de Prapsou
On arrival in the village, head for the campsite des Trois Pierres. Opposite the campsite, climb up onto the small mound next to the stone cross and appreciate the fine view of the village. Follow the footpath to the waterfall that flows through a small wood. This is also an easy walk to do with the children. It is possible to walk down to the river bank.

Hiking

To find out more+ look at the Topo Guide Le Plomb du Cantal and its valleys PDIPR

Walking ideas

The waterfalls, 3 hours, 360m gradient
Climb the Plomb du Cantal (1855 m), the highest summit in the department, leave from the Col de Prat de Bouc on the GR400, 3 1/2 hours return
Bredons, 3 hours, 300m gradient, leave from Albepierre
Puy du Bac, 2 hours, 220 m gradient. Leave from Albepierre
Vallée du Lagnon, 4h. 10,5 km, 220 m de dénivelé. Départ : village d’Albepierre.
Cirque de Chamalière, 4 hours, 420m gradient. Leave from Albepierre

Guided walks

Mountain guide organisation Autour du Plomb du Cantal
Col de Prat de Bouc
15300 Albepierre Bredons
Tel 04 71 20 20 92
andipazo@club-internet.fr

Mountain bike trails 

Le « Bois du Roy » (green route) 2km, 15 minutes, 40m gradient. A very easy circuit along forest paths.
Le Pas de Bœuf (blue route) 4km, 30 minutes, 70m gradient. A very easy route along forest paths.
Vallée du Lagnon(red route) 10.5km, 2 hours, 220m gradient. A fairly easy route, mainly along country lanes and forest paths.
Le grand tour(red route) 17.5km, 2 hours, 420m gradient. A fairly easy route along country lanes and forest paths.

Snow

Cross country skiing  
The Prat de Bouc sector is part of the Domaine Nordique Lioran-Haute Planèze. It offers 27km of way marked and safe ski runs. They have already been marked out for traditional or skating skiing.
There is a joining run that links up with the other three sectors in the Domain.

Downhill skiing
Prat de Bouc is situated at the foot of the Plomb du Cantal, here you can gain immediate access to ski runs in the Lioran sector.
www.lelioran.com

Ski rental: see shops and services

Other activities

Climbing
Fifteen Natural rock climbs have especially been equipped at Près Marty, which is between the Col de Prat de Bouc and the Plomb du Cantal.