Gîtes Haute-Loire

Discover the Haute-Loire and the surrounding area during your holidays.

From north to south, east to west, the Haute-Loire is definitely worth a visit! Bordering to the south with the Lozère and the Ardèche, to the north with The Puy-de-Dôme, to the east with La Loire and to the west with the Cantal, the Haute-Loire département is easily accessible by train or car! Le Puy-en-Velay, the prefecture of the Haute-Loire department, is 1 hour's drive from Saint-Etienne, 1.5 hours from Lyon and 2 hours from Clermont-Ferrand. Once you've arrived in the Haute-Loire and settled comfortably into your holiday rental, you can let go for a night, a week or more, it's up to you! Most of our self-catering Clévacances gîtes are equipped with Internet access, connected televisions, dishwashers, washing machines, fireplaces, parking spaces, wooded grounds, terraces with barbecues and sometimes even swimming pools or relaxation and wellness areas such as whirlpools, Nordic baths, saunas, hammams… And don't forget the gîtes with direct views of the Mézenc or Meygal massifs! Rooms with panoramic views of the Loire or Allier gorges are also available! In short, the Haute-Loire is the perfect destination for a natural change of scenery! The Haute-Loire is also beautiful in all seasons! In summer, for example, white-water sports enthusiasts will love the Allier gorges or the Loire gorges. In winter, however, there are plenty of places to visit, such as the Allier gorges and the Loire gorges. https://www.clevacances.com/fr/location-liste?theme_id=&q=groupecom-682&order=&search_latitude=&search_longitude=&search_rayon=&__q=Les+Estables%2C+station+de+ski&date_start=&date_end=&capacity=1&typehouse%5B%5D=villa&typehouse%5B%5D=chalet&typehouse%5B%5D=flat&typehouse%5B%5D=other&room=1&couchage=1&proximite=&label%5B%5D=1&label%5B%5D=2&label%5B%5D=3&label%5B%5D=4&label%5B%5D=5">la Les Estables ski resort will be the ideal spot for snow activities! The Haute-Loire also boasts a wealth of historic sites and monuments. During your next stay in Haute-Loire, discover the Cathedral of Puy-en-Velay listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Basilica of Saint-Julien in Brioude, the Cistercian Abbey of La Chair-Dieu.Some of our authentic villages are also well worth a visit! Discover our four villages listed as among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, such as Arlempdes and the remains of its castle overlooking the Loire, Pradelles and its historic town, Blesle and Lavaudieu with their charming Benedictine abbeys and half-timbered houses. The Haute-Loire is also proud to present its Petites Cités de Caractère with its seven atypical villages such as the village of Allègre, the village of Auzon, the village of Chilhac, the village of Monastier-sur-Gazeille, the village of Saint-Pal de Chalencon, the village of Saint-Paulien and the village of La Chaise-Dieu in the process of being approved.

The Haute-Loire and its gastronomy:

In Haute-Loire, take time to discover our culinary specialities. Did you know, for example, that the green lentil from Puy-en-Velay is the region's flagship product? Grown on the volcanic plateaux of the Velay, this legume can be enjoyed in a thousand ways. As a cold starter with smoked trout from Vourzac, as a hot dish with the inevitable lentil "petit salé", or why not as a dessert, with a sweet tart made from lentil flour - a real treat! The Auvergne in general, and the Haute-Loire in particular, are bursting with gourmet specialities. During your stay in the Haute-Loire, you'll certainly have the chance to sample a local liqueur such as Verveine du Velay, discover our locally brewed beers such as La Vellavia, or try our artisous cheeses made from cow's milk. Book a Clévacances gîte and visit the local markets, particularly those in Le Puy-en-Velay, Brioude, Langeac, Yssingeaux, Retournac, Costaros, Pradelles, Ardèche.Many other signposted cycle routes are available from the department's tourist offices and will enable you to discover the Loire Gorges, the Livradois-Forez Nature Park, the Massif du Mézenc or du Meygal, the Margeride, Le Gévaudan…

If you're staying close to Puy-en-Velay, a short diversions to the Beaume waterfall will reveal a particularly refreshing spot in summer, with the added bonus of some great selfies to be taken in front of the 27-metre-high waterfall!The Lac du Bouchet, nestling in a crater and surrounded by a beautiful forest of fir trees, is also the ideal place for a stroll in any season or a swim in summer. Drop by Rosières to discover the Ravine de Corboeuf, a magnificent canyon made of multicoloured clays, a mini Colorado à la française! Walk, jump, roll, swim, paddle, aim, soar… For an active holiday, book a Clévacances gîte and discover the Haute-Loire that's just waiting for you!

Cocooning gîtes, eco-responsible gîtes, nature-focused gîtes, rustic gîtes, top-of-the-range gîtes, unusual gîtes, gîtes that welcome pets such as dogs, cats… A wide choice of gîtes awaits you on the clevacances.com website to come and spend your next holiday in the Haute-Loire! Wherever you are staying, our accommodation providers in the Haute-Loire will give you the warmest welcome in their rental accommodation and will be keen to share their passion for their volcanic region with you!