Topoguide from the "Walking & Hiking" Collection to explore the Allier Gorges on foot.
18 hikes in the heart of the Allier Gorges, between Velay and Gévaudan. Discover a still-wild natural area (gorges, Margeride Mountains, etc.) surrounded by picturesque villages (Chilhac, Saugues, etc.).
The route crosses a wild landscape shaped by the Allier River, between wooded valleys and deep gorges.
Due to its natural setting, the area is ideal for hiking and rafting.
Around the gorges are picturesque villages with medieval features (castles, ramparts, abbeys, Romanesque art, etc.), such as Chilhac, considered a small town of character, or Saugues and its exceptional view of the Margeride Mountains.
The area is also known for the legend of the Beast of Gévaudan.