# Gîte at the foot of the Puy Violent and GR®400 hiking trails

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## Identity

- **Type of property**: Village
- **Ranking**: 2 keys
- **Labelised capacity**: 5 persons

## Location

- **City**: Saint-Paul-de-Salers (15140)
- **Department**: Cantal
- **Region**: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- **Coordinates**: 45.143033, 2.597401

## Capacity and layout

- **Capacity**: 5 persons
- **Bedrooms**: 2 rooms
- **Single beds**: 3 single beds
- **Double beds**: 1 double bed
- **Bathrooms**: 1 bathroom
- **Kitchens**: 1 kitchen
- **Living rooms**: 1 living room
- **Pets**: dogs (except categories 1 and 2) and cats are accepted.

## Highlights

- **Mountain**
- **hiking**
- **Pets (free)**

## Labels and themes

- **Nature holidays**: These rentals, close to signposted trails, offer full documentation (topographical guides, IGN maps, guidebooks, etc.) for your nature walks.
- **Panoramic view**: Each property has a room with a bay window or French window offering an exceptional view, including binoculars or a telescope.

## The advantages of the accommodation

- Exceptional panorama, hikes from the gîte
- Group reception and seminars
- Restaurant on site

## Description

Holidays in the heart of the Cantal's volcanic landscapes

The Relais des Volcans offers you a unique stay in a group of 10 independent chalets, perched at an altitude of 1,100 metres. Nestling in the glacial valley of Récusset, this accommodation offers breathtaking views of Puy Violent, in a 100% natural setting.

A cosy gîte for an unforgettable stay

Our chalets, designed for 4/5 people, are fully equipped for your comfort:

✔ Living room with kitchenette and dining area

✔ Cabin bedroom with double bed

✔ Mezzanine with three berths

Bathroom with shower and WC

✔ Private terrace with open views

✔ Free WiFi available in the hostel

Pets allowed under certain conditions

Enjoy regional specialities

Taste typical Auvergne dishes at the Relais des Volcans inn, a gourmet moment not to be missed!

A wide choice of activities around the gîte

🌲 Nature walks and hikes on the GR®400

🏛️ Listed villages: Salers, Tournemire and Château d'Anjony

🚴 Mountain biking, tree climbing and explor'games at Parc Onirika

🎣 Fishing and swimming in the Jordanne gorges

📩 Contact us to book or privatise the site!

## Accommodation details

- **Approval number**: 015MS000147
- **Surface**: 25 m²
- **Beds**: 4 (3 x single bed and 1 x double bed)
- **Kitchens**: 1
- **Living rooms**: 1
- **Owner's payment methods**: Cheque, Cash, Holiday vouchers, and Credit card
- **Guarantee deposit**: €1.00

## Rooms

- **Mezzanine**
- **Cabin room**
- **Bathroom / shower room**

## Equipment and services

- **Interior equipment**:
  - Heating
  - coffee maker
  - cooking hob
  - electric kettle
  - fridge
  - microwave
  - oven
  - toaster
  - wine glasses
- **Outdoor equipment**:
  - BBQ grill
  - Small terrace
  - garden
  - outdoor furniture
  - private entrance
  - sun umbrellas
- **Accessibility**:
  - Country or rural view
  - Mountain View
  - Panoramic view
  - Pets (free)
- **Parking lots**:
  - Private parking

## Nearby

Here is a list of tourist, sporting and cultural attractions in the vicinity of Récusset and Salers:

1\. Puy Violent: This iconic mountain offers superb walks with panoramic views of the surrounding area.

2\. Onirika leisure park: Located in Le Falgoux, this park offers a range of activities including accrobranche, arbofilets, explor'games and educational trails.

3\. Salers: This magnificent medieval village, listed as one of France's Most Beautiful Villages, is renowned for its well-preserved architecture, stone houses, cobbled streets and lauze roofs.

4\. Château d'Anjony in Tournemire: An impressive 15th-century château in the Doire valley, near Salers. It has been inhabited by the same family since it was built.

5\. Sentier du Petit Pâtre (Little Shepherd Trail): A 4.5 km themed walk exploring pastoralism and the life of the buronniers of yesteryear, ideal for a family outing.

6\. On the slopes of the Pré Dansant : A 5km trail that guides you through the biodiversity of the Cirque de Récusset, dotted with five photographic black boxes for an immersive experience.

7\. Hike to the summit of Puy Violent: A 5-hour round trip ascent from Récusset, offering spectacular views of the Labro rock, Puy Mary and the Sancy massif on a clear day.

8\. Visit to the medieval town of Salers: Explore the narrow streets steeped in history, discover houses with turrets and Renaissance-style town houses, and enjoy the town's culinary delights.

9\. Village of Tournemire: This charming village in the Doire valley offers breathtaking views over the region and is home to houses with lauze or slate roofs.

10\. GR®400: More experienced hikers can follow this iconic route through the heart of Europe's largest volcano, offering total immersion in the wilds of the Cantal.

This list offers a variety of options for exploring the region and enjoying its natural, historical and cultural riches.

## To discover in the surrounding area

- Bar
- Bathing at 24 km
- Bicycle Rentals
- Boutiques at 10 km
- Campaign
- Childrens Activities
- Coffee Shop
- Communal pool at 15 km
- Cross Country Skiing
- Drugstore at 10 km
- Fishing
- Fitness Center or Spa at 10 km
- Free Parking
- Full nature
- Gift Shop
- Golf Course at 24 km
- Horseback Riding at 15 km
- Monument / historic site
- Mountain
- Mountain bike tours
- Picnic Area/Tables
- Vending Machines at 10 km
- family restaurant
- grocery store at 10 km
- hiking

## Services

- packed lunches

## Starting rate

From €80 for 1 night

## Traveler reviews

- **Average rating**: 10.0
- **Number of reviews**: 2
- **Overall impression**: They loved it