La tour de Mardogne

Joursac

Loop

3.7km

1h30min

Blue signposting.
Suitable for mountain bikes (duration: 25 minutes).

134m

On fait un bond dans le temps à côté de la tour de l’ancien château de Mardogne construit au 12e et 13e siècle qui finit en ruine suite à un incendie en 1720. Au passage on profite d’une superbe vue sur la plaine de Neussargues et le Massif Cantalien.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Departure – From the Joursac church parking lot, head towards Neussargues. At the drinking troughs, take the path on the right.

1- At the track, turn left and go straight up to reach the D26.

2- Follow the road to the left.

3- When the road turns left, take the right-hand track towards the tower. View over the Neussargues plain and the Cantalien massif.

4- Return to the road in the hamlet of and turn right. Go down the main road for about 200 m.

5- Turn left onto a good track that leads back to Joursac and the starting point.

Tips

-For your safety, please check the weather forecast before setting off on your hike. -To preserve the environment in which you are located, please avoid leaving garbage in nature. -Remember to take the appropriate equipment for the weather conditions and the hiking itinerary (hiking boots, water bottle, cap, sunglasses, jacket…).