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With nearly 2200 inhabitants, Murat is the fourth biggest town in the Cantal. Its weekly market and its numerous shops and amenities make it a lively place within an exceptional setting.
You will enjoy the colourful atmosphere during the festival Mondes Croisés in August or the Cornet de Murat festival in September

  The medieval town .We suggest you visit the old part of the town, either with a guide or on your own. You will be able to admire the town’s rich architecture.  





Water

Outdoor swimming pool with sunbathing area
Open from April to October
Tel 04 71 20 16 87
Adult rate: 3.50€, child 1.50€, family 6.50€

Hiking

Walks

Le Col de la Molède , 5 hours, 14km (green route)550 m gradient, leave from the town centre or the campsite.
La Tour d’Empourime, 3 and ½ hours, 12km (yellow route) 450m gradient
La Bonnevie de Saint Antoine, 2 hours ,5.5km (blue route) 200 m gradient

Mountain bike trails

Alagnon Pinatelle,4 hours ,22km  (orange route) 590 m gradient Quite a strenuous route with numerous hills.

Guide
Guided hikes, snow shoe treks and pulka dogs, winter raids, mountain bike instructor with rental equipment (treks, downhill riding for beginners, endurance, raid) these activities are organised all year.
Jean Claude VIDAL
3, Rue Justin Vigier 15300 Murat
Tel 04 71 20 21 84 / 06 83 69 00

Mountain bike hire
O Ptit Montagnard
Rue Faubourg Notre-Dame 15300 Murat
Tel 04 71 20 28 40

Other activities

Tennis 
There are three acrylic courts behind the gymnasium and the swimming pool. Access is free of charge

Mini golf,
campsite at Murat
Tel 04 71 20 01 83

Pétanque
Pétanque grounds: Place du Forail
Pétanque competitions organised every Thursday from 8.30 pm (July and August) 15300 Murat.
For further information and inscriptions contact: Bar du Faubourg chez Nathalie
Tel 06 87 77 72 65
Doubles Pétanque competitions organised every Friday on a floodlit ground from 8.30 pm (July and August)
For further information and inscriptions contact Tel 04 71 20 08 42

Climbing
There is a climbing wall near the Place du Forail
Tel 04 71 20 32 22
Discover climbing every Wednesday from 8.30 pm during July and August at the market place in Murat

Fitness trail
Leave from behind the swimming pool or the gymnasium in Murat

Other interesting features

Maison de la faune 
A significant collection of lifelike animals is exhibited in this magnificent Renaissance style manor.
Tel: 04 71 20 00 52
www.murat.fr

Cultural activities

Cultural activities
Cinema L’Arverne
For the little ones who love the cinema; film shows are regularly organised at the cinema, with goodies for the children after the film. From 3 years old.
What’s on and film schedules available
18 Avenue Hector Peschaud 15300 Murat
Tel 04 71 20 10 33
www.murat.fr

Multimedia library
1 Place de l’Hôtel de ville
Tel 04 71 20 18 54
Open all year .Tuesdays from 2pm to 6pm, Wednesdays from 9 am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm, Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm, Fridays from 8 am to 12 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 12.30 pm

Local access to internet
Maison des services
4, Rue Faubourg Notre –Dame 15300 Murat
Tel 04 71 20 28 88
Opening periods
During the school holidays
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2pm to 6 pm
Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 12pm and from 5pm to 6pm
During school term
Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm
Access is free

Etudes et chantiers
6, Avenue Docteur Louis Mallet
Tel 04 71 20 14 34
Open all year
Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 12 pm and from 1pm to 5 pm
Paid access: 3€ /hour (rates can be arranged depending on the time spent)