- L’Autre Chemin
- Séjours
- Introduction to the Saint-Guilhem path from Aumont-Aubrac to Sainte-Énimie
€800 / pers.
with luggage transfer & return
Introduction to the Saint-Guilhem Trail from Aumont-Aubrac to Sainte-Énimie
Discover the first part of the Saint-Guilhem Trail, featuring the incredible landscapes of the Aubrac region, including Aumont, Nasbinals, Aubrac, and Saint-Chély d’Aubrac, before reaching the high plateaus and the Croix de la Rode. You’ll then head towards the Causses and the Tarn Gorges, which punctuate your hike to Saint-Énimie. The rest of the hike will certainly be waiting for you next year!
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Highlights of your hike:
- Half-board accommodation in comfortable guesthouses, hotels, or cottages with bed linen and towels included
- Luggage transport (maximum 13kg) from one stop to the next (you only carry your daypack)
- Return by minibus from Saint-Énimie to Aumont-Aubrac
- Travel independently and follow the provided travel diary
- Take advantage of our guide app to download to your smartphone (guided tours, tourist information)
Your itinerary:
- Elevation: 2,465 m
- Self-guided hike (you choose your departure point and go solo, with family, or with friends)
- Fairly challenging route for experienced hikers
- Accommodation: in a private room (B&B, cottage, hotel, or alternative accommodation)
- Program day / day
- What's in your trip ?
- Extras
- Accommodation
- Need help ?
- Access to Aumont & car parking
Note: The steps are given for information purposes only and may be modified depending on host availability.
Considered the gateway to Aubrac, the village of Aumont-Aubrac captivates visitors with its distinctive architecture and omnipresent nature.
Discover:
• Aumont-Aubrac
> Saint-Etienne Church
> The Priory House (Tourist Office)
D+450m
Your walk offers endless landscapes, burons, and water. It's all there; you're walking through a real postcard. Incredible Aubrac!
Discover:
• La Chaze de Peyre
> The church
> The Romanesque church
> The Bès River
• Rieutord d'Aubrac
> The village
You're walking through the heart of the meadows and now entering the Aveyron department. You'll reach the magnificent village of Aubrac before heading towards the charming village of Saint-Chély d'Aubrac.
Discover:
• Rieutord d'Aubrac
> The village
• Nasbinals
> The town's general architecture
> The Romanesque church
> The Bès River
> The Déroc waterfall
• Aubrac
> The 12th-century Domerie church
> The Tower of the Lost, which rang for lost pilgrims
> The old hospital
> The Maison de l'Aubrac
> Our Lady of the Gentians of Aubrac
• Saint-Chély d'Aubrac
> The pilgrims' bridge
> The church
> The wash houses
> The half-timbered houses
D+800m
You leave Saint-Chély d'Aubrac by crossing the pilgrims' bridge, which has been trodden by many footsteps. Then you'll have to climb to reach the high plateaus. Now things are quieter, as many hikers have stayed on the GR65. A beautiful stage between pastures, forests, and panoramic views.
Long stage tip: If you wish, you can shorten the stage by calling a taxi from St-Chely to take you to Les Infrux (-4km) or, if you are staying at the Auberge du Radal, opt for the shuttle from the Bonnecombe Pass to Le Trébatut (-7km).
Discover:
> The Montorzier Peat Bog
> The Croix de la Rode
> Mailhebiau Signal - the roof of Aubrac
> The impression of a grassy desert and stones
This morning, you'll begin your walk with a rather downhill section to reach Saint-Germain-du-Teil before reaching La Canourgue, your stop for the day.
Discover:
• Saint-Germain-du-Teil
> Le Clos du Nid - Large Building
• Banassac
> The Banassac Archaeological Museum
> The ruins of Canilhac Castle
> The ruins of Montferrand Castle
• La Canourgue
> The canals
> Saint-Etienne Castle
> The narrow streets
> The Chapel of Saint-Frézal
> The Clock Tower
It will take courage to climb from La Canourgue to the Causse de Sauveterre. You pass through the village of Champerboux before sliding down the fault carved by the Tarn River to reach Sainte-Enimie, a village that truly leaves its mark.
Discover:
> Dolmen of Chardonnet
> Dolmens of La Rouvière, La Cham, and Trois Seigneurs
• Champerboux
> The village's Cossard architecture
> Menhir du Bac
• Sainte-Enimie - Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France
> The village's medieval atmosphere
> The Tarn River
> The Hermitage of Princess Enimie
> The Monastery
> The Church of Notre-Dame du Gourg
You will be expected at 1 p.m. for your return shuttle to Aumont-Aubrac (Arrival expected at 2 p.m. depending on road conditions and stages on the route).
This price includes:
- Accommodation in a private room (with sheets and towels) according to the configuration selected at booking: twin, double, triple, multiple, or single (with supplement)
- Half-board accommodation (excluding the Puy-en-Velay stopover, which includes overnight stays and breakfast)
- Tourist taxes
- Luggage transport (maximum 13 kg/person)
- Your digital travel and guidebook
- The guidebook (1 copy per 3 travelers)
- Return to Aumont-Aubrac by regular shuttle
- Telephone assistance
Available options:
- Multi-risk cancellation insurance
- Single room
- Direct stage from Dainte-Énimie to Meyrueis
- No return from Staint-Guilhem-le-Désert
This price does not include:
- Transportation and transfers to the starting point,
- Parking
- Meals other than those specified in the chosen package,
- Drinks,
- Pocket money,
- Possible visits or activities,
- GPX tracks (we do not provide GPX tracks – app guidance)
- Multi-risk cancellation insurance
- More generally, anything not listed in the “This price includes” section
Administration fees
- €12/person if ordered online
- €15/person via quote
As an option, L’autre Chemin offers:
- If you want to hike the Stevenson Trail and carry your own backpack : Enjoy a €45 discount on your trip.
- If you don’t want to take the return shuttle to Aumon-Aubrac: Enjoy a €45 discount on your trip.
L’Autre Chemin has developed numerous partnerships with guesthouses and small traditional hotels to offer you comfort and authenticity, ensuring that each stage is an opportunity to discover the architecture, the art of living, and the gastronomy, as well as a moment of exchange and encounters. Note: The stages along the trail are determined by the walking pace that we feel is most appropriate. We strive to offer you stages that offer comfort, discovery, and authenticity in hotels, guesthouses, cottages, or unusual accommodations. However, the Saint-Guilhem Trail offers a range of amenities. Generally, bathrooms are integrated into the rooms, but they may be located on the landing or shared in some accommodations.
Whether you’d like to book your stay on the Stevenson Trail or have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
By train
Pssst! Aumont-Aubrac has a train station. What if this was an opportunity to limit our carbon footprint?
By car
Aumont-Aubrac is accessible via the A75 motorway from Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier.
- Paris: 555 km
- Lyon: 300 km
- Clermont-Ferrand: 140 km
- Marseille: 360 km
- Toulouse: 250 km
- Montpellier: 195 km
Parking Free parking at the train station (unattended) Paid parking is available at the Gervais garage. Now, it’s up to you to choose your means of transportation to reach your starting point!
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