Tour des Vaches Rouges – Main itinerary in 9 days via Vèze – Departure from Allanche, Cantal

Allanche

Loop

148km

6h30min

Markings: red cow heads.

4400m

Allanche et ses rempartsSur le chemin après le Bac-HautVache rouge - Col de la croix de LampresTour des vaches rouges - Le ChamarouxFontaine de MontgreleixTour des vaches rouges - cascade du SailhantTour des vaches rouges - vue sur le Sancy 1 886 mètresTour des vaches rouges - pont de la cascade du SailhantEglise de LeyvauxTour des vaches rouges - Espace Naturel Sensible de la roche de LandeyratTour des vaches rouges - en approche de FoulièresTour des vaches rouges - Chapelle de ChastresTour des vaches rouges - dolmen de CourteugeTour des vaches rouges - sur le cheminTour des vaches rouges - troupeau à l'estive vers PeyrusseTour des vaches rouges - vue sur les monts du CantalTour des vaches rouges - vue sur le Sancy depuis le lac des estives - Montgreleix

At the junction of the Cantal and Puy de Dôme departments, the Tour des Vaches Rouges takes in the vast Cézallier plateau. Variants are available to vary the itinerary. The main route via Vèze, 148 km long, takes 9 days to complete.

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…).

Openings

From 15/04 to 31/10.

Subject to favorable weather.

Prices & payment

Free access.

Comfort, equipment and Services

  • Car park

Location

Environments

In the country, Forest location, Mountain view, Mountain location, Lake 5 km away, Close to GR footpath, Overview on river, Panoramic view, Waterfall view