Aubrac Western edge of Lozere

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AubracWestern edge of Lozere
Aubrac seems to be as the end of the world where
the men knew to preserve heat and
user-friendliness, by maintaining their ancestral
know-how . The markets and the fairs are a window
which make it possible to meet the farmers and
the producers and to share true savours of the
simple things.

• The Aubrac is a high wide plateau with a strong
  personality on the western edge of the Lozère.
  This basal region, brought from the late
  Tertiary era by volcanic eruptions, stretches out
  as far as the eye can see. Here and there on the
  green and grey undulating lands are set great
  time-worn blocks of rock like so many dolmens
  and. Lakes glitter and streams murmur. Rounded
  mounts of pasture, grass- and moorland are a
  reminder of the age-old herding tradition of the
  Aubrac. This land is famous for its lovely
  cattle, tomme cheese and the alight made from it,
  and for the annual transhumance in the month of
  May, a time of colorful festivals.

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AubracWestern edge of Lozere

• The countryside is still flecked with old
  shepherd huts with hinged roofs, reminding us of
  the time when shepherds took refuge in tiny rooms
  to make and store their cheeses and shelter from
  the terrible west wind called the Burle. From
  Nasbinals to Saint German du Teil, the land is
  dotted with unobtrusive little villages and
  sturdy houses of volcanic stone.

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MargerideNorth East of Lozere
Margeride To the north-east of the department,
bordering the Aubrac further west, the granite of
the Margeride was sculpted during the Paleozoic
era. Once a part of the county of Gévaudan, the
Margeride has a rich and lively history.
Patches of dense forest stand out in the vast
areas of headlands and grasslands, at altitudes
of between 1000 and 1500 meters.
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Margeride A land of granite plateaus, hills
and forests
The Margeride is a secret land of silence and
murmurs. It is enlivened by paths and small
roads as well as the numerous streams and rivers,
such as the Truyère favored by fishermen. From
season to season it dons a coat of heather or
narcissi. The thriving environment is
well-preserved and welcoming, whether you are
just looking for a restful setting or a place to
indulge in one of many nature activities. From
Marvejols to Langogne, Malzieu to
Châteauneuf-de-Randon, this part of the Lozère
offers the serenity of its authentic, preserved
countryside.
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Cévennes - Mont-Lozère
Rebel beauty! Lying in the south of the Lozère,
between Aigoual and Mont Lozère, the Cévennes are
a strong contrast between harsh mountains and a
mild Mediterranean climate.
It is an ideal place to get away from it all,
whether you prefer nature or culture. To the
west, the Mont Lozère forms a granite barrier,
sharply contrasting with its "bald" peaks and
gentle terrain. The "mountain of springs", which
culminates at an altitude of 1700 m, is ideal for
magnificent walks on the numerous footpaths. In
winter the Mont Lozère becomes a snowy wonderland
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Gorges du Tarn, Gorges de la Jonte, Grands
Causses - Vallée du Lot
Tarn river and Jonte gorges, Grands Causses,
Lot Valley.

• From its source at an altitude of 1600 metres on
  the mont Lozère, the Tarn, swollen by numerous
  torrents along its way, has cut a deep swathe
  into the limestone of the Grands Causses, forming
  a canyon between the Méjean and Sauveterre
  plateaus.

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A land of limestone

• The Jonte gorges have their source on the
  Mont-Aigoual, with 20 spectacular kilometres from
  Le Rozier to Meyrueis. At the top of the cliffs
  surrounding the gorges lie the Grands Causses.
  The Causse Méjean, at an altitude of 1000 m, is a
  vast plain of yellow grasses, fascinating as a
  desert. The undulating countryside is dotted with
  slate-roofed hamlets and shepherds' huts. The
  Causse du Sauveterre is a lusher limestone
  plateau, with fairly rough terrain in the
  south-west. Alongside it runs the Lot Valley, the
  most fertile part of the Lozère, crossing the
  département from East to West, from its source on
  Le Goulet (Mont Lozère) to La Canourgue.
  Historical remains, castles, fortresses and
  churches, line this twisting, smiling valley,
  whose terrain is both varied and peaceful.