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Saint-Médard Church, Saugues – La Clauze Castle loop from Esplantas

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Saint-Médard Church, Saugues – La Clauze Castle loop from Esplantas

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Saint-Médard Church, Saugues – La Clauze Castle loop from Esplantas

05:21

19.3km

350m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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7.14 km

Statue of Saint James in Saugues

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On the third stage of the "Via Podiensis", which starts in the pilgrimage site of Le-Puy-en-Velay and leads to the Pyrenees, the pilgrim also reaches this wooden statue of Saint-Jacques, …

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Saint-Médard Church, Saugues

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A beautiful, old church from the 13th century. Despite several renovations, this church's Romanesque origins can still be seen.
This church contains a church treasure consisting of a 12th century …

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Way of St. James near Grèzes

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Just wonderful the way along the Via Podiensis

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All that remains of this medieval castle is this large octagonal keep. In 1575, the looting and destruction of part of the building took place. It represents fairly well the military architecture of the 14th century.

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La Clauze Horse and Donkey Shoeing Frame (Travail)

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In the village is a so-called "Travail" to see. A device that was used to fog up the horses and donkeys.

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19.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

6.73 km

189 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

6.59 km

3.59 km

379 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

23°C

13°C

12 %

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Saint-Médard Church, Saugues – La Clauze Castle loop from Esplantas

Statue of Saint James in Saugues

Saint-Médard Church, Saugues

Way of St. James near Grèzes

La Clauze Castle

La Clauze Horse and Donkey Shoeing Frame (Travail)

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