Tour of the Monts d’Aubrac

Level: 2 / 5

Moderate walking for people in good physical condition. Some stages are long. Enjoyable walks with no technical difficulties or significant elevation changes. In fog, take care not to stray from the GR long-distance trail. A good sense of direction is recommended. Altitudes range from 900 to 1469m.

No heavy bags to carry: you only carry a small daypack with your picnic lunch and the belongings you need for the day. Your luggage will be waiting for you at your accommodation each evening. One soft-sided bag per person may be transferred, weighing no more than 13kg.

Available for 2 people or more.

7 days, 6 nights, 6 days of walking.

Choose your departure date from May to mid-October.

A self-guided trip without a guide; we provide a digital travel pack containing access to our smartphone navigation app, a list of your accommodation, any applicable vouchers and all the information you need for a smooth stay.
If you wish, we can send a printed version of the travel pack to your home, including maps, a route guide and a travel wallet, for a supplement of 35 € per pack. For printed travel packs requested less than 45 days before departure, and for travellers living abroad, the pack will be available at the first hotel of your stay.

Accommodation

Welcoming accommodation in local hotels and guesthouses:
A 1* hotel in Aumont Aubrac, a charming 2* hotel in Aubrac, a 3* hotel in Laguiole, guesthouses in La Chaldette and Urcize, and 2* hotels for the other overnight stops, or equivalent accommodation.

Hotel classification

In France, more and more hotels and guesthouses are choosing not to have an official classification, including establishments that still held a rating one or two years ago. This does not mean their quality has declined—far from it. Many guesthouses offer charming accommodation.
If we indicate, for example, a comfort level of “3* or equivalent”, this means that the establishment does not necessarily have an official rating, but offers a level of comfort comparable to a 3* hotel.

Meals

Half board: breakfast and hot dinners.

Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Please note: Accommodation photos are for illustrative purposes only. Accommodation may change. Depending on availability, we may book other hotels of an equivalent standard and level of comfort.

Start

On Day 1 in the afternoon in Aumont Aubrac

Finish

On Day 7 in the afternoon, after the walk.

An extra night can be arranged in Aumont Aubrac or Aubrac.

By train

Aumont Aubrac SNCF railway station: You can check timetables and fares on Oui SNCF

By car

You can plan your own route on Via Michelin

Parking your car

You can leave your vehicle in the car park of the first hotel in Aumont Aubrac (please arrange this with the hotel).

A number of our trips offer opportunities to swim along the route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we stress that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; any swimming is therefore your own responsibility and undertaken at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – on foot, by bike and on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and consideration.

As a member of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the sector adopt more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we focus on:

• Transparency in our practices and pricing
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and foster meaningful encounters.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has held Travelife Partner status, an international label that certifies our responsible practices in environmental protection, ethics and sustainable management, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification scheme, recognises our concrete actions to support responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainable development policy

For carrying your belongings

• A small, comfortable 40 to 50 L backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day
• One bag for luggage transfers: a backpack, a travel bag in good condition or a suitcase that is not too bulky. One bag per person, with a maximum weight of 15 kg.

For walking

• Hiking boots with ankle support, a good lugged sole, a heel counter and good waterproofing
• Comfortable hiking socks (at least 3 pairs)
• A fleece
• Comfortable walking trousers (quick-drying technical fabric)
• Shorts, T-shirts and technical underwear (quick-drying fabric)
• A long-sleeved shirt (quick-drying technical fabric)
• Walking poles (telescopic), very important for making walking easier

Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of not developing sweat odours! (Brands include Icebreaker, Ruka, etc.).

As a general rule, avoid cotton, which makes you cold when wet.

For your lunchtime picnic

• A plastic bowl, container or plate
• Cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)
• A water bottle holding at least 1.5 litre (essential); an insulated bottle for winter

For protection from sun and rain

• Sunscreen (high protection) and sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat
• A rain cape or a Gore-Tex jacket, and optionally Gore-Tex trousers

After your walk

• A pair of running-style trainers for the evening
• A change of clothes and underwear
• A toiletry bag and a small towel
• A small first-aid kit: your personal medication, Elastoplast, Biogaze or “2nd skin”, gauze, antiseptic, arnica pellets and aspirin for minor aches and injuries… (quite a list! But rest assured, the first-aid kit often comes back untouched after your week of hiking)

Country: France
Capital: Paris

Documents

Travellers, including minors, must carry a national identity card or passport (EU nationals).

Health

Bring your Carte Vitale health insurance card and enough of your usual medication for the duration of your stay.

Aubrac Tourist Office.

France: +33.

No time difference: GMT +1.

Aubrac has a relatively harsh climate, so bring warm, waterproof clothing even for summer hikes. Be aware of frequent fog: do not leave your compass at the bottom of your bag! In spring, you may find snow on the summits.

Top 25 at a scale of 1/25000. No. 2537 OT Nasbinals.