The best running trails around Saint-Pierre-Le-Vieux

Le Malzieu-Ville is a medieval gem in the Lozère department. The fortified old town, with its towers, gates, and narrow streets, invites exploration. Situated on the banks of the Truyère River, it is a stop on the Way of St. James. The surrounding forests and plateaus offer wonderful hiking and nature experiences.

The Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux church probably dates from the 11th century and has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1986. It was damaged during the conflicts of the 16th century and the French Revolution, leading to the construction of a new south portal. It lost its parish function in 1846 in favor of the church of Vareilles, but excavations have revealed even older remains on its site.

Perched above the gorges sculpted by the Truyère, the Porte des Fées is distinguished by a surprisingly balanced rock, which has withstood time. In this peaceful place, the relief is made up of finely jagged granite peaks, and the surrounding trees are decorated with lichens. Below, the Truyère has carved majestic gorges into the rock.

very pretty little village

A typical medieval town of this Margeride area of the Lozère. A cool place to ride through, with its narrow streets and ancient history. Listed as one of the 172 'Plus beaux villages de France' (the most stunning villages of France).

Known for its medieval heritage, Le Malzieu is surrounded by ramparts and has numerous half-timbered houses as well as towers dating from the Middle Ages. This pretty medieval town is located on the banks of the Truyère, in Margeride. Several monuments are classified and the village has the label “The Most Beautiful Villages of France”.

a great place. you can park near the cemetery and it's a short 5 minute walk. on the way, a picnic table with an admirable view of the Malzieu valley. then, arrived at the said door of the fairies. if you come with young children, be careful, it's sandy, you skid quickly, and if they climb, the precipice is enormous. we secured our excursion with a parent in front and a parent behind, the children in single file.

In the heart of Margeride and the verdant Truyère valley, in the former country of Gévaudan, the medieval town of Malzieu-Ville offers a stopover of choice for history and nature enthusiasts.