Bort-Les-Orgues: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Bort-Les-Orgues
Above Bort-les-Orgues lie the Orgues de Bort: phonolitic lava flows extending over more than 2 kilometres and dating back more than 15 million years. They form tubular rock formations rising more than 100 metres above the town. The Orgues de Bort stand at an altitude of 789 metres and offer a 180-degree panoramic view of the Monts d’Auvergne, the Puy de Sancy and the Monts du Cantal.
Those choosing Bort-les-Orgues as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment here.
Nature
At the foot of the Orgues cliffs, there is a climbing route for climbing enthusiasts. The 7-kilometre PAPSE route to the Orgues begins in Bort-les-Orgues; along the route, markers indicate reference times for hikers and trail runners.
Culture
A guided tour of the Barrage de Bort may include the control room, the engine room and the inspection tunnel. The Espace EDF Odyssélec presents the history of the Barrage de Bort, from its construction to the present day, in an entertaining and educational tour.
The Musée de la Tannerie et du Cuir displays around twenty machines for processing animal hides across 1,000 m². Videos and historical photographs illustrate the tanner’s work, from raw hide to finished leather. The museum also offers a leather workshop where visitors can make a leather item and take it home as a souvenir.
The Haute-Corrèze Tourist Office in Bort-les-Orgues organises and reserves sightseeing tours and provides hiking and mountain-biking guides.
Geographical setting
The Château de Val is located in Lanobre in the Cantal département, but belongs to the municipality of Bort-les-Orgues. It is a castle in the immediate vicinity of Bort-les-Orgues. Pyramide, a hill, is also nearby.
The area around Bort-les-Orgues also includes the Musée de la Mine, a museum, the Château de la Gâne, a castle, and the Abbaye de la Vassin, a historic site.
The wider region around Bort-les-Orgues is home to Suc de Gramont, Puy de Lachaud and Montagne de Bladanet; all three are mountains.
Hiking and climbing
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