Cottage for 8 people between Saint-Flour and Chaudes-Aigues - Gîte du Gardeloux

By staying at the Gîte du Gardeloux, you will appreciate not only its comfort, but also its calm and relaxing environment.

In the heart of a region bordered by the mountains of Cantal, Aubrac and Margeride, you will benefit from a preserved and privileged environment.

Holiday home with 4 bedrooms in Neuvéglise-sur-Truyère in the Pays de Saint-Flour

Located in the heights of Neuvéglise, at an altitude of 950 m, the Gîte du Gardeloux has a beautiful panoramic view of the village. With a capacity of 8 people, it is perfect for family reunions or holidays with friends.

The 106 m2 of the house are spread over 2 levels. The large living area on the ground floor includes the living room, kitchen and dining room. The lounge area, with its 2 sofas and its television, is dedicated to relaxation. Board games, DVD player, Hi-fi with Iphone-Ipod docking station and wifi connection, everything is provided to satisfy you.

The kitchen, open to the dining room, is functional and well organized. It has many amenities (gas and electric hobs, electric oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, microwave, small appliances) and storage. The large dining room table is positioned in the extension of the kitchen.

From the dining room you have direct access to the outdoor terrace. This south-facing terrace is protected by an awning. In summer, you can take your meals comfortably seated in the garden furniture, enjoying the surrounding landscape. Grill lovers will gather around the barbecue.

On the ground floor you will also find 2 bedrooms. Each is equipped with a single bed (140 cm) and a television. A beautiful bathroom, with a bathtub and a shower, as well as a separate toilet complete the layout of this level.

A wooden staircase serves the floor which includes 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, with shower and toilet. The 2 bedrooms are paneled, one has a double bed (140 cm) with 1 cot (on request) and the other with 2 single beds (90 cm).

Part of the garage is converted into a laundry room (washing machine), and receives the boiler (the house is equipped with central heating). If you have a two-wheeler, bicycle or motorbike, you can park them in the garage.

Another advantage of this gite is its garden, which won an award in the municipal competition for flowered houses.
You will never tire of this rural environment and the moments spent dawdling in the deckchairs. Outdoor games, swing and sandbox, will delight children.

Good to know
/ Animals are accepted in the rental, subject to the prior agreement of the owner
/ Services offered: cleaning fee: €60 - rental of sheets (€8/bed) - rental of bath towel-towel-washcloth (€5/person)
/ The village shops are within walking distance

Holidays at the crossroads of Margeride, the Monts du Cantal and the Truyère gorges

All around Neuvéglise-sur-Truyère, natural sites, outdoor activities and cultural visits abound. We offer here some ideas for outings to compose your stay in the Pays de Saint-Flour.

The medieval town of Saint-Flour, 15 km from Gîte du Gardeloux, is worth a look. During a guided tour or a free stroll, you will appreciate the remarkable buildings of the historic center (cathedral, former episcopal palace, market hall, mansions) which bear witness to the past of the former religious capital of Haute-Auvergne.

We recommend the nocturnal lighting of the upper town, comfortably seated on the terrace, Place de la Liberté, it's even better! Do not leave without having tasted the local specialities: truffade, pounti, traditional charcuterie, AOP cheeses from Auvergne and the famous Saint-Flour blond lentil.

A few kilometers from Saint-Flour, stop off at Chaudes-Aigues, the only spa resort in Cantal. You will be seduced by its human dimension and its exceptional natural setting. Chaudes-Aigues has 32 hot springs, which have been heating homes and supplying thermal baths since the 14th century. The Par spring, the hottest in Europe, springs naturally at 82°C. Some have fun cooking an egg in it! If you are passionate about renewable energies, stop by Geothermia, the European museum of geothermal energy and hydrotherapy.

Taking its source in Margeride, the Truyère dug wild gorges. The Truyère Gorges and the Garabit Viaduct are linked. The majestic viaduct, 564 meters long and 122 meters high, designed by Gustave Eiffel and Léon Boyer, brought together the two banks of the Truyère. Note that the train is still running on the Viaduct.

After your stopover at the Garabit Viaduct, why not let yourself be tempted by water-related leisure activities? The 3 great lakes of Garabit-Grandval, Lanau and Sarrans with their islands, peninsulas and green valleys will bewitch you. These dam lakes are very popular with fishermen. In fine weather, the nautical bases of Garabit, Mallet and Lanau offer a wide choice of nautical activities.

Multiple arch dam of Grandval, exhibition on the construction of the dam of Lanau, belvedere of Sarrans, discovery area of Couesques, this hydroelectric heritage can be visited and visited.

According to your desire, you can discover the wild beauty of the Gorges de la Truyère on the water, on foot, by bike, by motorbike, and even by car. Tours are available from tourist offices.

The Château d'Alleuze, 9 km from your vacation rental, is perched on a rocky peak surrounded by the Truyère. The site, which overlooks Lake Grandval, is picturesque and wild. To reach the ruins of the feudal castle, you have to go to the Saint-Illide chapel, located below the village of La Barge. A hike, forming a 10 km loop, passing by the castle, offers varied landscapes and paths with superb views of the gorges.

The Brezons valley, between Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux and the Griffoul pass, is located about twenty kilometers from the Gardeloux gite. This remarkable natural site is the result of volcanic lava flows. The glacial valley is dominated by a plug of lava which evokes the profile of a lion's head. Will you find it?

From the family walk to the Saut de la Truite waterfall (45 min round trip) to the more athletic route to the Cirque de Grandval, several marked routes allow you to discover the waterfalls of the Brezons valley.

The Monts du Cantal will be part of the essential visits of your holidays. Nature lovers will be delighted to survey the volcano through a hike, horseback ride or mountain bike.

The observation of wild fauna and flora is another point of interest of the volcanic site which belongs to the Regional Natural Park of the volcanoes of Auvergne.

From the summit of Puy Mary - Grand Site de France (1787 m) and Plomb du Cantal, the highest peak in the department (1,855 m) you will be struck by the beauty of the landscapes. In winter, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing or dog sledding can be practiced in the resorts of Lioran and Prat-de-Bouc.

The Aubrac and Margeride plateaus have a very well preserved natural heritage. Forests, pastures and burons share vast spaces. Travelers go there to complete one or more stages of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Aubrac is ideal for family getaways, outdoor activities are organized from the resorts of Bonnecombe, Brameloup, Laguiole, Nasbinals and Saint-Urcize.

A trip to the Lozère Margeride, less than 100 km from your vacation rental, will be particularly appreciated by children. Visits to the European Bison Reserve (in Sainte-Eulalie) and the Parc des Loups du Gévaudan (in Saint-Léger-de-Peyre) offer you exceptional encounters with the animals.