Cantal Mountains Walking Holidays

The Cantal is what remains of one of Europe’s largest volcanoes, eroded into radiating U-shaped valleys and airy ridges that link rocky summits. The green is startling and the feel is closer to Scotland than the Mediterranean, though the sunshine figures say otherwise. Stone farms and shepherds’ huts sit on the slopes, birds of prey work the ridges, and truffade, made from cheese, potato and bacon, is the reward at the end.

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TOUR OF THE CANTAL MOUNTAINS

Tour of the Cantal Mountains

A self-guided walking tour around the beautiful and dramatic Cantal Mountains of France

$ 1,937

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8 days
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Cantal Mountains: The Rugged Heart of France

A centre-based self-guided walking holiday exploring the wonderful Cantal Mountains in the southern Massif Central

$ 1,346

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6 days

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Introduction to Cantal Mountains

The Cantal is what remains of one of Europe’s largest volcanoes, eroded into radiating U-shaped valleys and airy ridges that link rocky summits. The green is startling and the feel is closer to Scotland than the Mediterranean, though the sunshine figures say otherwise. Stone farms and shepherds’ huts sit on the slopes, birds of prey work the ridges, and truffade, made from cheese, potato and bacon, is the reward at the end.

  • Ridge walks and summits on an eroded volcanic massif
  • Deep glaciated valleys radiating from the centre
  • Birds of prey, mouflon, chamois, deer and marmots
  • Truffade, Salers beef and Cantal cheese
  • Centre-based or guesthouse-to-guesthouse, mid-May to mid-October

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High Point Holidays is an independent tour operator creating unique and authentic trips in Europe, with a focus on France, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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