VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary

01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Cave Castle or ruins Remote Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Tracé de Massiac à Ferrières-Saint-Mary

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03 · 2 points along the route

What will you encounter?

1× castle 1× cave

0 km 23,9 km

Château-fort d'Aurouze castle · on the route 23,9 km 100%

Grotte des Cavaliers cave · 479 m off route 23,9 km 100%

04 · Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

elevation range 538 m – 1054 m

0 km 11,9 km 23,9 km

05 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start

539 m elevation

Quarter of the way

578 m elevation

Halfway

590 m elevation

Three quarters

1004 m elevation

Finish

672 m elevation

06 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

VA 06 : Blesle - Massiac

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VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary

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VA 08 : Ferrières-Saint-Mary - Neussargues-Moissac

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07 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · no reports yet

What hikers experienced

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09 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

How long is the VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary hiking route?

VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary is 23.9 km long.

How long does it take to walk VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary?

At an average walking pace, VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary takes approximately 5h 57min to complete.

Is VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary a loop trail?

No, VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Massiac to Ferrières-Saint-Mary. Plan ahead for return transport.

Where does VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary start?

VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary starts at Massiac.

What fitness level is needed for VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary?

VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.

Is VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary part of a larger trail network?

Yes, VA 07 : Massiac - Ferrières-Saint-Mary is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.