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Monts-de-Randon

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Monts-de-Randon is a town in Lozère, in Occitan region, 15 km north of Mende.

The town was formally established in January 1, 2019 following the Rieutort fusion Randon (775 inhabitants), Estables (165 inhabitants), Saint-Amans (151 inhabitants), Servieres (184 inhabitants) and La Villedieu (32 inhabitants) thus counting now just over 1,300 inhabitants. It takes its name from the ancient barony of Randon whose seat was on Estables, and was one of eight that were under the old regime Gevaudan province.

The municipality and covers 147 square kilometers, ranging from 840 to 1553 m above sea level in the heart of the Margeride, natural region of the Massif Central also including areas of Haute-Loire and Cantal, characterized by its soils and landforms granite, and vast expanses of meadows and forests.

Land historically devoted to farming and logging, Monts-de-Randon the region proves to present a true paradise in the protected environment that will delight lovers of green tourism, including hiking enthusiasts.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMonts-de-Randon
Postcode48700
Latitude44.6333790 (N 44° 38’ 0”)
Longitude3.4776840 (E 3° 28’ 40”)
AltitudeFrom 840m to 1553m
Surface area147.38 km²
Population1289 inhabitants
Density8 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMende (17.5 km, 19 min)
Insee code48127
IntercommunalityCC Randon - Margeride
DepartmentLozère
TerritoriesLanguedoc-Roussillon, Massif Central
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Gal7.4 km (11 min)
Les Laubies8.3 km (10 min)
Lachamp-Ribennes10 km (14 min)
Chastel-Nouvel10.7 km (11 min)
Serverette11.7 km (11 min)
Saint-Denis-en-Margeride16.3 km (21 min)
Fontans16.8 km (20 min)
Laubert17.1 km (21 min)
Mende17.2 km (18 min)
Recoules-de-Fumas18 km (21 min)
Arzenc-de-Randon18.5 km (24 min)
Pelouse19.5 km (24 min)
Montrodat21 km (29 min)
Saint-Sauveur-de-Ginestoux22 km (35 min)

Things to see and do

The Romanesque base church dedicated to Saint-Julien, Saint-Ferreol chapel adjacent to a source, the site is known as a former place of worship Gallic being Christianized, old mills, the ruins of a castrum on summit Randon, crosses hub and a generally consists of town houses with granite walls and roofs schist slates: the historical heritage of Rieutort-de-Randon, seat of the new town, may prove point departure of a circuit which then encompass several features of the now associated villages.

On Estables, that crosses over the Tartaronne, a tributary of the Lot, a step is necessary to Castle Combettes protected as historical monuments. Built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, this fortified house has preserved painted decoration elements and shell (stair tower) original, combining a defensive military vocation and buildings acting as common a farm around a court almost closed, which is accessed by a covered walkway. This privately owned and not open but the whole is characteristic of Margeride.

It remains however in the same village as few remains of the ancient seat of the barons of Randon.

Servieres On the other hand, the feudal castle of the Grange certainly reshaped over time has maintained a great look. A walkway with battlements, a front door with a beautiful Louis XIII, mullioned windows Renaissance pink sandstone (whereas the rest of the building is in local granite) are well visible from the outside, while inside, which is not open, unfortunately, also includes original features such as a painted vestibule. The castle, listed as a historical monuments, long belonged to a powerful family allied with the aristocrats of Gevaudan.

On the entertainment level "nature", then Monts-de-Randon proves rich in resources.

The town borders the lake and Charpal vast 140 hectares, fed by the river Colagne. Surrounded by pine forests in the heart of a classified Natura 2000 area for its fauna and flora, the lake is reputed to be a training ground for pike fishing in "no kill" (the fish must always be given to water. Inquiries +33 4 66 65 36 11). The site presents a landscape evoking Canada is also a hiking goal around the lake runs in 3 hours walking staked bog and landscaped areas (picnic tables).

Another stroll goal Trick (or Pic) Fortunio, near Rieutort and the lake, which is the highlight of the Margeride at 1553 m altitude. At its peak, in addition to television and telephony relay, a true gazebo awaits hikers, with a viewpoint. The panoramic views are spectacular (which includes the Monts du Cantal, Aubrac or the Cevennes south) and protected environment.

Other circuits are obviously possible in the vast territory of the municipality, sometimes borrowing from former sections ways of Saint-Jacques, in particular, and accessible for some mountain bikers. Maps and information +33 4 66 65 60 00.

Finally, part of the ski area Laubert Plateau Station Roy, southeast of the territory of Monts-de-Randon, is located on the town. A familiar character, dedicated to Nordic skiing, the resort has ten levels varied tracks (green, blue, red and black) totaling some 60 km, located on two sites (Charpal and Laubert). Hiking snowshoe or sled dogs is also possible. Information in the season, especially as regards the snow at +33 4 66 47 79 30.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

On 15 August, in Rieutort-de-Randon, local festival with garage sales, shows (street art), parade, concerts, dance and fireworks.

Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 10°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Caving for all levels
Sports sensations35 € La Canourgue (31 km)
Wild canyoning session at the Borne canyon in Ardèche - 1 day
Sports sensations90 € Borne (43 km)
Thrilling Bas Chassezac canyoning circuit in Ardèche - Half day
Sports sensations55 € Pied-de-Borne (44 km)
Introduction to stone cutting
Arts and Crafts55 € to 140 € Saint-Martin-de-Lenne (46 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tour of the lake of Mas d'Armand
HikeEasy45 minLangogne (32 km)
Finiels Summit
HikeIntermediate4:00Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère (37 km)
Path along the ridges of Mount Lozère
HikeEasy2:00Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère (37 km)
Garou Trail - PR 655
HikeEasy1:30Cayres (40 km)
Volcano Circuit in Freedom - Lake Bouchet
HikeEasy2:00Cayres (40 km)

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