Rieutort-de-Randon is located in the Margeride. At 1,552 metres, Truc de Fortunio is the highest point in the Margeride and overlooks Lac de Charpal. Information panels at Truc de Fortunio help visitors understand and orient themselves in the surrounding landscape.
Routes
The “La Chapelle Saint Férreol” route begins in Rieutort-de-Randon and leads to Chapelle Saint-Férreol. It is 19.8 kilometres long, classified as moderately difficult and listed as taking 6 hours and 25 minutes.
The open route “De Rieutort au lac Charpal- Trail n°14” is assigned to Rieutort-de-Randon and covers 26 kilometres, with 810 metres of ascent and descent respectively.
The “Tour du Lac de Charpal / St Féréol - VTT n°4” route is also open. It starts at Place de l'église in Rieutort-de-Randon and covers 34.34 kilometres, with 700 metres of ascent and descent respectively.
The Circuit familial - VTT n°1 leads to small villages around Rieutort-de-Randon. Its starting point is at Place de l'église in Rieutort-de-Randon. The road route “L'Air de Margeride” is assigned to Rieutort-de-Randon and takes five hours.
During a stay in Rieutort-de-Randon, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The present-day Église Saint-Julien was built in the 19th century from large-format granite masonry. It is open year-round and free to access.
Nature
The Chapelle Saint-Férréol is located near Lac de Charpal. From Lac de Charpal, the chapel can be reached by crossing the dam and then following a path for 1.5 kilometres.
More places for planning your trip: Mas-D'orcières, Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers, Naussac, Marchastel, Ispagnac, Sainte-Hélène, Cheylard-l'Évêque, Aumont-Aubrac.
