The Aubrac region of Lozère is perfectly suited to loop hikes, offering the freedom to start and return to the same point, without the constraints of a linear route. These circuits are ideal for discovering the plateau in a day, half-day, or multi-day trek, while enjoying unspoiled landscapes and wide-open spaces.
Among the iconic routes, the Tour des Monts d’Aubrac, divided into several sections, offers a long, multi-day loop through the villages, summer pastures, and characteristic panoramas of the plateau. For a gentler approach to hiking, Aubrac au cœur offers a short and accessible circuit on the high plateau, perfect for a first experience over a few days.
Carefully marked and maintained, the loop hikes of the Aubrac region of Lozère cross pastures bordered by stone walls, high-altitude forests, iconic burons (traditional shepherd’s huts), and sweeping horizons. Accessible to all levels, they allow for an authentic immersion in a vibrant region, shaped by pastoral traditions and transhumance.
This circular hiking tour immerses you in the heart of the vast Aubrac region. Completed in 5 to 6 days, this circuit is ideal for hikers wishing to explore the plateau in depth, at a walking pace and experiencing pastoral traditions.
Suggested itinerary:
Day 1: Aumont-Aubrac → Prinsuéjols (14 km)
Day 2: Prinsuéjols → Saint-Laurent-de-Muret (13 km)
Day 3: Saint-Laurent-de-Muret → Refuge des Rajas (14 km)
Day 4: Refuge des Rajas → Saint-Chély-d’Aubrac (18 km)
Day 5: Saint-Chély-d’Aubrac → Nasbinals (18 km)
Day 6: Nasbinals → Aumont-Aubrac (26 km – GR65)
This second part of the Tour des Monts d’Aubrac offers a loop hike through the diverse landscapes of the northern Lozère plateau. This 5-day itinerary provides a gradual immersion into the Aubrac region, following iconic trails such as the GR65 and the Urbain V trail.
Suggested itinerary:
Day 1: Aumont-Aubrac → Finieyrols (17 km – GR65)
Day 2: Finieyrols → Recoules-d’Aubrac (16 km – GR65)
Day 3: Recoules-d’Aubrac → La Chaldette (16 km – Urbain V)
Day 4: La Chaldette → Fournels (16 km – Urbain V)
Day 5: Fournels → Aumont-Aubrac (25 km – GR de Pays)
Want to discover the Aubrac region on a multi-day hike in an accessible format? Aubrac au cœur offers an ideal circuit for those new to hiking, with two days of walking and an overnight stay on the high plateau.
This hike connects the iconic villages of Aubrac, Saint-Urcize, and Nasbinals, following sections of major routes such as the Way of St. James (GR65) and the Tour des Monts d’Aubrac.
A short but rewarding itinerary, perfect for a first multi-day hike in the heart of the Aubrac.
