activities & discoveries

Vue depuis le gîte

Around the holiday cottage

Situated in the heart of the Velay region, the Le Serpolet holiday cottage is the ideal base for a wide range of outdoor, cultural and leisure activities, all easily accessible by car, on foot or by bike.

  • Himalayan footbridge of Grazac – Gorges du Lignon ≈ 18 km • 25 min
  • ViaFluvia greenway – walking and cycling ≈ 4 km • 10 min •
  • Velay Express steam train ≈ 14 km • 20 min
  • Summer luge – Les Estables, Massif du Mézenc ≈ 45 km • 1 h
  • Fun Trott electric scooters – Saint‑Jeures ≈ 24 km • 35 min
  • Rochebaron Castle & bird of prey shows ≈ 30 km • 40 min
  • Haut‑Plateau Spa – St‑Bonnet‑le‑Froid ≈ 55 km • 1 h 10


Himalayan footbridge of Grazac

At 268 meters, the Passerelle des Gorges du Lignon is the longest Himalayan-style suspension bridge in France and offers an extraordinary experience in Auvergne. Suspended 78 meters above the Lignon du Velay River, will you dare to cross the Pas du Géant?

Source : https://www.sucsetloire-tourisme.fr/decouvrir/les-gorges-du-lignon/passerelle-les-gorges-du-lignon/

VIAFLUVIA greenway 

Once Upon a Time: The Train, Via Fluvia-style—a journey through mountains and valleys that immerses you in the heart of natural landscapes. It’s time to take a break. On this unique stretch of track, you’ll follow in the footsteps of an incredible railroad heritage: steam trains, viaducts… An ideal outing for curious young and old alike who’ll love diving into the history of the railroads.

Source : https://www.viafluvia.fr/parcours/via-fluvia-raucoules-riotord/

Velay Express steam train

The association takes you on a journey between Ardèche and Haute-Loire, through meadows and forests. Come discover—at the leisurely pace of trains from days gone by—the Velay Plateau, the Lignon Gorges, and the Saint-Agrève region at the foot of the legendary Mont Mézenc and Gerbier de Joncs.

Source : https://velay-express.fr/

summer luge

Thrills all year round, for everyone!

A rail-based sledding track—the only one of its kind in France—with two ascents and two descents.

Source : https://www.lugikparc.com/

Fun Trott

Since 2017, we’ve been leading off-road electric scooter tours in the Haut-Lignon region, near Yssingeaux, Tence, and Le Chambon-sur-Lignon.
The 100% Fun Trott outdoor activity offers a touch of culture, laughter, and fun riding our scooters, all set against magnificent scenery.

Source : https://www.funtrott.com/

Rochebaron CASTLE

Located in the Forez region, the castle stands atop a rocky outcrop at an elevation of 653 meters. Free-flight demonstrations featuring birds of prey are held from April through early November.

Source : https://www.rochebaron.org/

SPA du HAUT PLATEAU

The Les Sources du Haut Plateau Nature and Wellness Spa was built in a pristine natural setting in the heart of the village of Saint-Bonnet-Le-Froid in the Haute-Loire.
A chance to escape into nature at an elevation of 1,130 meters—a guaranteed break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Source : https://www.spa-hautplateau.com/

Fancy trying other sports?

The Haute-Loire department’s website is packed with information:
Hiking
Long-distance hiking
Mountain biking
Cycling
Horse riding
Trail running
Gravel cycling
The ‘Route des Savoir-Faire’ cycle route
Rock climbing
Paragliding
Orienteering
Angling
Disc golf

Source : https://sportsnature.hauteloire.fr/

Passerelle des Gorges du Lignon, Les Sagnes, Grazac, Haute-Loire, 43200, France

Oumey, Raucoules,Haute-Loire, 43290, France

Velay Express, Via Fluvia, Raucoules, Haute-Loire, 43290, France

Les Estables, Haute-Loire, 43150, France

2100, Route d’Aleysson, Saint-Jeures, Haute-Loire, 43200, France

Bas-en-Basset, Haute-Loire, 43210, France

Gashon, Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, Haute-Loire, 43290, France
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