In Lozère, life moves at a leisurely pace – we know how to take our time! Whether drifting with the currents or following the rhythm of your own steps, in the soft glow of dawn or under a blazing sun, Lozère unfolds before you. Gently. Peacefully. Keep your eyes wide open, so you don’t miss a single detail of the spectacle. Because here, happiness isn’t (just) at the end of the path: it is the path itself.
Slow tourism, at your own pace
Walking THE path
There are legendary routes whose very names conjure up hundreds of images. The Way of St James is undoubtedly one of them. Pilgrims and walkers alike tread this path tirelessly. For its landscapes. For the physical challenge. For the people they meet. Quite simply, for the pleasure of walking. Between Margeride and Aubrac, the three stages of the Via Podiensis in Lozère encapsulate all of this. The moors, dotted with broom, heather and blueberry bushes, give way to bare plateaus. Steep climbs foster a sense of camaraderie and make room in your stomach for the next helping of aligot. Finally, the icing on the cake (or, should we say, a blueberry on the plateau?), the stage starting from Nasbinals is a UNESCO World Heritage Site… Get your walking shoes on!
Travelling through the Cévennes by train at very low speed
Hopping aboard the Cévenol means savouring the joys of a ‘slow’ holiday. It means appreciating the 40 km of track between Villefort and Langogne for what they’re worth. It’s a feast for the eyes. First, the journey across Lake Villefort on a magnificent viaduct. Then, the chestnut forests, whose colours change with the seasons. Then the granite highlands, where herds of cows enjoy the fresh air and green grass. Not to mention the countless tunnels. There’s no doubt about it: here, man and nature are one.
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