GR400 - Tour du Cantal

GR400 - Tour du Cantal

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

France, Murat to Murat

Distance

143 km

Stages

8

Difficulty

moderate

Best months

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

About

A 140 km loop through the heart of France’s Cantal region. Eight stages of undulating terrain, volcanic rock, lush valleys, and the unmistakable scent of wild thyme. The GR400 is where beginners find their footing and seasoned hikers reconnect with nature. From Murat to Salers, each step reveals a story: medieval churches, local farms, and the towering Puy Griou. With a total elevation gain of 4,810 m, it’s a journey that tests your resolve while offering panoramic views at every turn. Year-round accessibility, well-marked paths, this is walking redefined.

Highlights

  • Puy Griou
  • Rocher de Bonnevie
  • Château de Beccoire
  • Château d'Anterroches
  • Lacombe

Stages

  1. 1

    Murat to Le Lioranmoderate

    20 km531 m209 m

  2. 2

    Le Lioran to Le Clauxmoderate

    20 km918 m968 m

  3. 3

    Le Claux to Le Falgouxmoderate

    15 km773 m655 m

  4. 4

    Le Falgoux to Le Faumoderate

    18 km646 m950 m

  5. 5

    Le Fau to Mandaillesmoderate

    23 km544 m378 m

  6. 6

    Mandailles to Thiézacmoderate

    13 km324 m690 m

  7. 7

    Thiézac to Prat de Boucmoderate

    18 km1019 m404 m

  8. 8

    Prat de Bouc to Murateasy

    17 km55 m534 m

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