Adventure awaits: pushing your limits, stunning scenery, unspoilt nature, heritage and local expertise. Take up the challenge and choose the perfect location in Lozère for your active holiday.
Push yourself to the limit in the great outdoors
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure on the adventure playgrounds of Lozère? Perfect for testing your limits and pushing yourself to new heights, find the activity and route that suit your ability and preferences:
Trail
Whether you’re running solo on our trail routes or taking part in trail running events, explore the trails of Lozère – the training ground for two world champions: Blandine l’Hirondel and Mathilde Sagnes.
Hiking
Push yourself to new heights on our spectacular walking trails and get in touch with your senses on the long-distance walking routes across our natural regions.
Water sports
Paddle your way down the river in a canoe, packraft or on a stand-up paddleboard through the Gorges du Tarn over several days, in the heart of this spectacular canyon that everyone agrees is a must-see.
Cycling and cycle tourism
Discover cycling routes that get your heart racing at the very thought of riding peacefully along the roads of Lozère in search of breathtaking views. You can also set off along the Tour de France routes, such as the Jalabert climb in Mende, which takes you up gentle gradients averaging 10 per cent – nothing less!
Sensations
Push your limits and seek out the ultimate thrill by trying out some adrenaline-fuelled activities in the heart of Lozère: bungee jumping, via ferrata, rock climbing, caving, canyoning and aerial sports.
Treat yourself to some moments of relaxation and wellbeing
After pushing yourselves to the limit all day or over several days, treat yourselves to a moment of relaxation and well-being. Our two spa resorts – La Chaldette and the Aqua Calida Spa in Bagnols-les-Bains – welcome you to an unspoilt natural setting. Natural thermal spring waters, tailored treatments and tranquillity: everything has been designed to offer you a moment of pure relaxation.
If you’re looking for unique experiences, why not try a yoga and meditation retreat in settings that are perfect for reconnecting and sharing? Why not treat yourself to some spa treatments and massages too? The hardest part is choosing which ones! It’s time to relax your muscles and look after your body.
Discover some great eco-friendly places to visit
Are you looking for eco-friendly places to stay where you can enjoy a holiday in harmony with nature? Why not give our top picks a try:
- Accommodation: hotels, holiday cottages, guesthouses, campsites and holiday villages set in the heart of the countryside
- Environmentally responsible activities that celebrate the heritage and expertise of the Lozère region, set against a backdrop of unspoilt natural beauty
- Restaurants: organic cuisine and locally sourced produce, vegetarian and vegan dishes – there are plenty of options to choose from
- Shops: top spots for local produce and handicrafts
- Markets throughout the week across the four corners of Lozère
Take the time to visit and discover the craftsmanship
Villages with a unique charm
Set off to explore the villages awarded the ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’ label: Sainte-Enimie, La Garde-Guérin and Malzieu-Ville, or the villages along the route: La Canourgue, Aumont-Aubrac and Florac. Why not treat yourself to a visit to towns and villages that are every bit as charming and historic? Mende and its majestic cathedral, Saint-Chély-du-Tarn and its picturesque waterfall, Nasbinals in the heart of the Aubrac highlands, Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole and its castle, Langogne and its unmissable market…
Exceptional expertise
In Lozère, the craft and production of local specialities using high-quality raw materials is a skill worth discovering on guided tours. Blending tradition and modernity, the techniques are precise. Whether they are boatmen or tailors, cheesemakers or millers, their craftsmanship reflects who they are: deeply rooted in the region and wonderfully varied.
Enjoy unique experiences
Reconnect with your five senses by embarking on adventures and meeting like-minded enthusiasts. Lozère offers a wide range of experiences: multimodal hiking along the GR®736, the Tarn Gorges and valley, exploring the Tarn Gorges in a different way, exploring the Jonte Gorges on a gravel bike, abseiling down a cave, long-distance hikes along the GR® trails, workshops and many other adventures.
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