In the heart of the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne

The Pays de Murat includes Cantal's highest mountains, one of which is the Puy Mary; one of France's most remarkable sites. There are also wetlands, waterfalls and high altitude lakes, ice age mountain cirques and dominale forests which are home to numerous plant and wildlife species.

Around the Pinatelle forest

Discover the nature and environment learning centre in Chalinargues. If you want to know more about the local surroundings and environment, a visit to the centre is a definite must.

There are various different activities to discover in this huge 2500 hectare forest.

More than 600km of way marked paths

Way marked paths leave from all of the 13 villages and all of them will help you to explore the area. Several experienced guides propose outings with set themes. Choosing a walking guide means you can count on a professional's view of an area they know and love.