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Lake Charpal – Lac de Charpal loop from Truc de Fortunio

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France
Occitania
Mende
Rieutort-De-Randon

Lake Charpal – Lac de Charpal loop from Truc de Fortunio

Hard

4.5

(2)

25

hikers

Lake Charpal – Lac de Charpal loop from Truc de Fortunio

05:34

20.0km

360m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

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250 m

Truc de Fortunio

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From its height of 1,552m, the Truc de Fortunio dominates the Margeride. The panorama that is offered to you and the granite chaos at its summit offer magnificent photos worthy of a postcard.

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4.43 km

Lake Charpal

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A dam on the Colagne river created this Charpal lake. It supplies the town of Mende with drinking water. The Charpal site was originally chosen in 1925 to create an …

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Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

9.02 km

Footbridge over the Calagne

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This small footbridge allows you to discover a wetland without soaking your feet! The surrounding meadow is a natural setting, and is home to a rich and varied fauna and flora.

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9.18 km

Lake Charpal

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6

10.7 km

View of the Lake

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Lac de Charpal lies at an altitude of 1,360 meters amidst raised bogs, forests, and heathland. This artificial reservoir, built in the 1930s, supplies Mende with drinking water. Today, it …

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11.0 km

Lac de Charpal

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A dam on the Colagne river created this Charpal lake. It supplies the town of Mende with drinking water. The Charpal site was originally chosen in 1925 to create an …

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11.6 km

Around the lake

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9

15.0 km

St fereol chapel whose holy water heals skin problems

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20.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

4.16 km

249 m

191 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.43 km

1.04 km

514 m

249 m

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Highest point (1,540 m)

Lowest point (1,290 m)

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Friday 23 October

7°C

0°C

57 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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