Neussargues-Moissac:
This village is at the confluence of the Allanche river and Alagnon. You can find the main services and shops.
You will love Moissac, a hamlet with a very rich built heritage: Romanesque church dating from the 12th, 17th century castle, Merovingian sarcophagus, Jacques tomb.
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Its territory is composed of several hamlets built on the volcanic plateau of the Planèze.
You will love its many farms and its country atmosphere.
Chalinargues:
With its cobbled streets, dry stone walls and rural houses with lauze, this village has retained its authentic character. For years, it has pursued a sustainable development policy that respects the environment, promotes its local resources and preserves its natural and built heritage. Close to the forest of Pinatelle, Chalinargues offers many opportunities for 100% nature activities.
You will enjoy walking in the woods on foot, mountain bike, horseback or snowshoe and sometimes surprise deer, deer, deer...
Chavagnac:
This village is nestled in a valley bathed in greenery and surrounded by hiking trails leading into beech and pine woods. You will love its medieval castle overlooking the village. Even if he does not visit, its architectural quality is worth a look.
Neussargues-Moissac:
The Alagnon River, paradise of trout fishermen, farios, studs and shadows, rarer but nevertheless present. For fishing enthusiasts, Neussargues offers the possibility of having a No kill course (1500 m) on the Alagnon at a place called "La Paschou". On the whole course, it is possible to tease trout, shadows, studs. Note, the return of salmon in the waters of Alagnon since 2004.
Ideas for walks: the path of old stones can reach Chalinargues and discover along the way various archaeological sites and elements of the small heritage of the country of Murat. Loop of 13 km, 4h, 220 m of elevation gain.
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The old commandery of the Knights Templar: Even if it does not visit, we can discover the Commandery from outside, climbing a small hill. Four main buildings and three large square towers dating from the 11th and 15th centuries make up this typically medieval building.
The Cheylat waterfall: Between Murat and Neussargues on the RN122, take the direction of Chalinargues (D40). After the place called "La Tourille", park in the hairpin bend. You will follow a path that will lead directly to the waterfall, dominated by the ruined tower of an 11th century castle. Easy walk with children. Possibility to cool off.
Chalinargues:
House of Pinatelle, center of discovery of nature and landscapes. This space showcases cleverly tactile, visual and sound animations, some fun activities and several educational messages to discover and understand the diversity of the Cantal landscapes and without doubt look differently at the nature that surrounds us. For all.
You will also enjoy outing in nature, organized by their mountain guides and nature leaders.
Chavagnac:
Lake Pêcher: This pond of altitude of 20 hectares offers every season of the year an exceptional panorama on the Monts du Cantal. Classified as a Natural Area of Ecological, Fauna and Floristic Interest, the Peach Lake is home to diversified vegetation, protected plant species and more than fifty species of breeding and migratory birds. An interpretation trail of about 3 kilometers has just been developed by the Community of Communes on this site. Didactic panels, thematic stations, ornithological observatory, pontoon handipêche, glasses of observation and allow to pace the ride, to offer all the keys to decrypt the site, to awaken the curiosity of young and old and to channel the flow of visitors on this fragile site to preserve.
Chalinargues:
In the heart of the Pinatelle forest, a riding center of nature created by the Community of Communes welcomes riders. This achievement allows him to organize several times a year, in partnership with the French Riding Federation, championships of T.R.E.C (Equestrian Riding Technique of Competition) at national and international level.
The third weekend of September, enjoy the open doors of the House of Pinatelle! "La Pinatelle en Fête" is a great event with exhibitions, nature activities, meeting with environmental professionals: FD hunting, ONCFS and tourism partners of the forest of Pinatelle...
Nature outing all year with the Maison de la Pinatelle, evening tales during the school holidays.
With a succession of dishes, waterfalls or streams, the Alagnon is a fly river with very pure water that ranks among the most beautiful courses in Europe.
Cross of Mons: Granite cross (height of 4 meters, including 2.5 meters of barrel) dating from the 15th century, listed as a Historic Monument. This cross was buried during the revolution to protect it. This is one of the oldest cross of Murat Country.
