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Le Temple Volcanic Chimney – Saint-Hilarian-Sainte-Foy loop from Espalion

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France
Occitania
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Espalion

Le Temple Volcanic Chimney – Saint-Hilarian-Sainte-Foy loop from Espalion

Moderate

4.6

(10)

49

hikers

Le Temple Volcanic Chimney – Saint-Hilarian-Sainte-Foy loop from Espalion

02:23

8.55km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

585 m

Tanneries Houses on the Lot

Highlight • Historical Site

2

707 m

Gate of the Chapel of the Ursuline Convent

Highlight • Religious Site

3

797 m

Le Pont-Vieux über den Lot

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I arrived in Espalion on market day, so there was a lot of activity in the square. A typical walk in the Lot Valley.

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4

823 m

Diver Statue on the Lot

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Diver statue in honor of the inventors of scuba diving Benoît Rouquayrol and August Denayrouze

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5

828 m

Tribute to the Builders

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Recognition for the work of the construction workers who built the road to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

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1.32 km

Lot

Lake

7

4.01 km

Le Temple Volcanic Chimney

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Impressive chimney of a former volcano at 478 m altitude.

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4.70 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

5.64 km

Saint-Hilarian-Sainte-Foy

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The beautiful Romanesque Eglise de Perse, built in the 11th and 12th centuries, made of light red sandstone, was placed under the Conques abbey. The Persian Church is a popular destination for pilgrims.

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10

7.69 km

Le Vieux Palais on the Lot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Renaissance building was constructed in 1572 by order of the "noble Bernardin de la Valette," who was tasked by the consuls with the defense of Espalion during the Wars …

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8.55 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

2.39 km

1.31 km

575 m

276 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.17 km

1.38 km

1.05 km

836 m

486 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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