A Different Kind of Winter - Lozère Tourism

In Lozère, of course!

Winter in Lozère reveals many different facets: from snow-capped peaks to frozen valleys… Simple moments that can be tinged with adventure, provided you’re prepared… and follow a few of our tips! So, are you ready for a different kind of winter in Lozère – naturally?

A different kind of winter in Lozère

With 300 km of marked trails, Lozère is a favourite destination for cross-country skiing. Its mid-mountain terrain makes it ideal for a range of winter snow-based activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding…

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Perfect for wonderful times with family and friends

All the benefits of small, snow-covered resorts, with all the facilities of the big ones!

In winter, Lozère offers six ski resorts and cross-country skiing areas where you can enjoy a range of snow-based activities: downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing, snowkiting… Lozère’s vast, unspoilt or wooded landscapes provide a fantastic playground for winter sports.

The gentle mountains and their village resorts offer families the chance to experience winter in a different way: staying in a cosy inn or a rural gîte for a holiday in Lozère, filled with exploration, contemplation and snow-based activities, all whilst enjoying the solitude of extraordinary landscapes. There are six such resorts and cross-country skiing areas, spread across different natural regions such as Mont-Lozère, Margeride and Aubrac, each offering different facilities depending on the terrain and snow-covered trails.

Ski resorts in Lozère

Aurélien Desmiers In Aubrac, you’ll find the Fer à Cheval ski resort in Nasbinals, at an altitude of between 1,230 and 1,350 metres, as well as the resort at the Col de Bonnecombe – Aubrac Sud Lozère, at altitudes between 1,350 and 1,450 metres. In the Margeride region, there are two ski resorts: the Laubert–Charpal Nordic ski resort and the Bouviers resort, both ideal for Nordic walking and cross-country skiing. On Mont Lozère, a premier skiing destination, there are two resorts: the Bleymard–Mont Lozère ski resort and the Mas de la Barque nature resort.

Winter sports in Lozère

As well as their thick fur

The bison don their white coats

At an altitude of 1,200 metres, winter doesn’t do things by halves. With their thick coats, these colossal creatures from the East aren’t fazed by the frost. On the contrary, they love sinking into the snow. The sledge, meanwhile, glides across the surface. And draws ever closer, time and again, to the bison. From mid-December onwards, wonder is guaranteed for young and old alike!

Discover the European Bison Reserve

in the winter chill

Wolf, are you there?

Hailing from the northern regions of the globe, these creatures, which are well accustomed to the **cold**, are no less active in winter! Quite the contrary: for them, the drop in temperature means a new coat of fur and a surge of energy. From mid-December onwards, come and try to spot the Arctic wolves against the snow-covered ground and learn about the distinctive features of each species: height, coat, size and shape of the muzzle and ears…

Visit the Gévaudan Wolf Park

Pack of Arctic wolves, © Clémence Millet – Lozère Tourisme

Studio visits and other discoveries

If there’s a lack of snow, or if the weather is simply too frigid to be outdoors, come and discover the workshops of Lozère. Start with Atelier Tuffery in Florac—the oldest French jeans maker. You can tour the workshop, which showcases over 140 years of craftsmanship and family history, and perhaps even refresh your wardrobe! Also, be sure to visit Catherine’s workshop in Langogne, in the heart of the Margeride region; at La Savonnerie de Margeride, she will explain how she crafts her soaps using a cold-process method, with ingredients sourced entirely from organic farming.

HYELZAS FARM (GAEC DE HYELZAS)

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HURES-LA-PARADE

HYELZAS FARM (GAEC DE HYELZAS), © Non renseigné

ATELIER TUFFERY

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Closed. Open tomorrow to 09:00 am

FLORAC TROIS RIVIERES

HYELZAS LE FEDOU CHEESE FACTORY

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Closed. Open tomorrow to 10:15 am

HURES-LA-PARADE

MOULIN À VENT DE LA BORIE

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HURES-LA-PARADE

MOULIN À VENT DE LA BORIE, © Moulin de la Borie

THE BOCARD SILVER MINE

VIALAS

ARMAND AND MARIE – FARMHOUSE ICE CREAM MADE WITH SHEEP’S MILK

HURES-LA-PARADE

PAULINE GALINDO STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP & BOUTIQUE

Closed. Open tomorrow to 10:00 am

MONT LOZERE ET GOULET

PAULINE GALINDO STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP & BOUTIQUE, © pauline galindo

SOPHIE’S WOOD WORKSHOP

Closed. Open saturday to 09:00 am

MAS-SAINT-CHELY

CONFITURERIE BISCUITERIE LA SAUVAGINE

Closed. Open tomorrow to 08:30 am

MASSEGROS CAUSSES GORGES

CONFITURERIE BISCUITERIE LA SAUVAGINE, © Froggy's Photos – Cédric Tétart

DAM OF NAUSSAC

NAUSSAC-FONTANES

SHEEPFOLD OF THE GAEC DU POINT SUBLIME

Closed. Open saturday to 09:00 am

MASSEGROS CAUSSES GORGES

MALAKOFF & CIE CHOCOLATE SHOP / TEA ROOM – CREPERIE – ICE CREAM PARLOR – RESTAURANT

Closed. Open tomorrow to 09:30 am

BANASSAC-CANILHAC

MALAKOFF & CIE CHOCOLATE SHOP / TEA ROOM – CREPERIE – ICE CREAM PARLOR – RESTAURANT

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Fancy reading a more detailed account? Elsa takes you along on her week-long family holiday in Mont-Lozère. On the agenda: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledge riding. Or perhaps, like Justine, you’d prefer to enjoy the wide open spaces of the Margeride with your family, which are reminiscent of the Canadian landscape? And for adventurers dreaming of a getaway in the great outdoors, set off on snowshoes to conquer the Pic de Finiels, the highest peak in Lozère.

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A stay with friends in a holiday cottage, © Benoît Colomb – Lozère Tourism

A treat after all that effort

Sweet and chocolatey treats

After breathing in the invigorating air of Lozère, how about a little treat by the fireside? You’ll find just what you’re looking for all over Lozère:

Rediscover the flavours of your childhood by tucking into a Malakoff chocolate bar and uncover the secrets behind the 36 spreads
Try some **biscuits** with local flavours of **chestnut** and chestnut honey from the Atelier du miel et de la châtaigne. Don’t miss their speciality: the chestnut tart
Welcome to the world of **chocolate** haute couture at Secret de Cacao: Sylvie Faucher, master chocolatier, invites you to savour chocolate in all its forms

Local producers

to warm the body and the heart

Served with Aubrac tea

It all started with a plant: Aubrac tea, or large-flowered calament, a plant that grows in the undergrowth of the beech forests of the Aubrac.

Harvested and produced in Lozère, it is a rare plant with many beneficial properties, particularly for digestion. Because Aubrac tea contains no theine! On the contrary, it’s often used as a herbal tea to unwind, relax… and warm up! Especially after a good day’s activity.

Unwind with a cup of Aubrac tea

Christmas at the markets

Local producers and artisans welcome you and showcase the very best that the Lozère department has to offer for the festive season! Entertainment, tastings, gift ideas… come along throughout December to the traditional Christmas markets!

Driiiiing! It’s time for mulled wine!

Markets and Fairs in Florac-Trois-Rivières

Markets and Fairs in La Canourgue

Markets and Fairs in Langogne

Markets and Fairs in Marvejols

Markets and Fairs in Mende

Bank of the Lot River with a view of the Mende Diocesan House

Markets and Fairs in Saint-Chély-d'Apcher

Markets and fairs

Swimming pool at the Chaldette thermal spa, © Aurélien Desmiers

Relaxation in the heart of the Aubrac

The Chaldette spa resort

Close your eyes and imagine… The Aubrac plateau, snow-covered, desolate, swept by an icy wind, dotted with numerous snowdrifts… And right in the middle of this white wonderland, hot baths and massages, in a subdued, relaxing and soothing atmosphere, with a view over this arctic wilderness… You’re there: at the Chaldette spa!

Can you already picture yourself there? Well, have a look at the treatment menu… It opens in February!

Discover the spa resort of La Chaldette

For an aperitif!

Even the aperitif is local! And Les Brasseurs de Lozère certainly aren’t short of imagination when it comes to bringing out all the hoppy flavours of our region. A lovely way to round off the day.

The bonus: with a special Christmas range featuring spicy notes, you’re sure to have the most original gift at the table! Otherwise, don’t worry – there’s the full ‘classic’ range.

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Plan your stay

Before setting off, make sure you’re kitted out for the snow! From 1 November until 31 March, it is compulsory to have ‘winter’ tyres fitted throughout the department of La Lozère.