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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Brioude
Saugues

Saugues Town Center – La Clauze Castle loop from Saugues

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Brioude
Saugues

Saugues Town Center – La Clauze Castle loop from Saugues

Hard

3.7

(3)

9

hikers

Saugues Town Center – La Clauze Castle loop from Saugues

06:02

21.6km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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155 m

Saugues Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

Many pass through Saugues for the beast of Gévaudan but also for the Vernet pastry and its specialties (carré du Gévaudan, Sauguin,...)

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999 m

Statue of Saint James in Saugues

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On the third stage of the "Via Podiensis", which starts in the pilgrimage site of Le-Puy-en-Velay and leads to the Pyrenees, the pilgrim also reaches this wooden statue of Saint-Jacques, …

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6.07 km

Just wonderful the way along the Via Podiensis

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7.61 km

La Clauze Castle

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All that remains of this medieval castle is this large octagonal keep. In 1575, the looting and destruction of part of the building took place. It represents fairly well the military architecture of the 14th century.

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7.63 km

In the village is a so-called "Travail" to see. A device that was used to fog up the horses and donkeys.

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11.7 km

Cross

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7

12.1 km

Esplantas Castle

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8

13.4 km

Chemin blanc d'Esplantas

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This beautiful gravel trail, which leads to Esplantas and its magnificent castle, is pure bliss. It embodies everything gravel lovers are looking for: beautiful curves, gravelly but stable ground, and an open landscape that offers beautiful perspectives. You'll love it!

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21.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

7.40 km

606 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

6.30 km

4.51 km

3.16 km

102 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

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Sunday 17 May

12°C

3°C

39 %

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