The Brioude Biennale of Crafts
After the Brioude Watercolor Biennale, a new Biennale is appearing in the city of Saint-Julien from September 24 to 29, 2024: the Biennale des Métiers d'Art, designed to take place alternating with the famous painting festival. A new event which echoes the label recently awarded by the city of…
Take the start of the Grande Randonnée towards Paris!
Worthy of the gold rush! But the gold of Olympic medals... The French Hiking Federation is organizing a great event to celebrate the 2024 Olympic Games: the Grande Randonnée to Paris, from March 16 to 26 on the Altiligère part. Sign up to become a hiker ambassador and reach Paris on the strength of…
Why is Blesle one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France in Haute-Loire?
Blesle, in the far west of the department, nestled at the bottom of the Allagnon Valley, is classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France in Haute-Loire. A village rich in history, heritage and culture that make it an essential Altiliger stopover. Between visits, festivals, crafts and gourmet cuisine… we tell you why Blesle deserves…
The joys of water at Lac de Lavalette
Between Lapte and Saint-Jeures stretch 220 hectares of water. A mountain lake nestled in lush greenery labeled “Aire Respirando” (the quality label for outdoor activities in Haute-Loire). A haven of leisure and nature where each small cove offers new landscapes and each plot of water, a new playground: catamaran,...
Go on an adventure for a weekend on the white waters of the Allier
What would you say to going on an adventure for 2 or 3 days (your choice) roaming in the Gorges de l'Allier, on one of the wildest portions? This is the navigation experience that Tonic Aventure offers to sports and nature lovers through its “Packraft and bivouac in the Allier gorges”. And it's a…
Not the sea in Haute-Loire, so what?
Well no ! No need. Because in Haute-Loire, there is already everything you need! The department is indeed dotted with wild gorges, intimate beaches and blue water lakes that call for leisure and swimming! And as we know that some are difficult to convince,...
Paddling in the Allier, where the salmon go up
If the salmon do not hesitate to travel thousands of kilometers to return to lay their eggs in the Allier gorges, it is because this river is exceptional. And for many reasons… The Allier, an inexhaustible playground for sports and nature lovers Wild and tumultuous, it is ideal for those…
A gourmet and cocooning stay on the Massif du Mézenc
In Haute-Loire, perched on the heights of the department, Mézenc Loire Meygal is the nature destination par excellence: mountain biking, hiking, scooter, kite, ski or fat bike outings. But sometimes, it's good to take time for yourself... When you've had a good time, where to sleep, where to eat when you spend a stay on the Mézenc?...
A hike in the mystical Aubépin Valley
I dared for you! On the occasion of the Halloween celebrations, we wanted to be scared. So I tested a walk like no other, off the beaten track, in the magnificent and wild Aubépin valley, between Saint-Front and Laussonne. A valley considered mysterious, cursed or even evil for centuries, because…
Cozy accommodation to cocoon this winter
It's winter ! Outside, it's raining, it's snowing, it's windy, it's freezing, it's raining… And if we took the opportunity to take care of ourselves? A good book by the fireplace, a Nordic bath with a view of the snow-capped peaks, a herbal tea under the duvet with a view of the starry sky. The Haute-Loire…