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This upland village has 140 inhabitants and is reputed for its miraculous spring water.
You will appreciate the blocks of traditional houses and its rural setting.

  The Roman church
Unlike other churches in the area, this church has steps down to its entrance. It was built in the 10th century and renovated in the 16th century: it is one of the oldest churches in the Pays de Murat. It is home to some amazing frescos which were discovered in the 1980's. 		 










Hiking or mountain bike trekking

Virargues can be the starting point of some very pleasant way marked routes which go through several woods and the glacial Alagnon valley. Possible circuit: Virargues/Chavagnac/Chastel sur Murat/Murat.
This is a fairly strenuous route of 22 km with numerous hills.
It takes 4 hours on a mountain bike and 7 and ½ hours on foot.


Topo guide Pays de la Pinatelle et de la Haute Santoire.