Monestier-Merlines: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Accommodation in Monestier-Merlines
In Monestier-Merlines, the Route De Feyt à Monestier descends to the banks of the Chavanon. During the descent to the river and the subsequent ascent, there are two more technically demanding sections.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Monestier-Merlines can include the village in their personal travel plans.
Cycling
In the wider regional area, the road passing a cemetery on the Route De Feyt à Monestier offers a remarkable view of the Puy de Sancy, the highest volcano in mainland France.
On the return journey, the Les Ruisseaux de Gioux route passes through the Chavanon gorges along a former railway line.
Les Gorges du Chavanon is a 29.2 km mountain-bike circular route in Monestier-Merlines, taking 3 hours 30 minutes, with 829 metres of ascent and 829 metres of descent.
The Les Gorges du Chavanon route includes steep climbs and descents, very technically demanding sections on damaged paths, as well as passages through gorges and across plateaus.
Nature
On the Les Gorges du Chavanon route, the Barricade stream abruptly narrows after the Roman bridge before flowing into the Chavanon.
The Chavanon, which runs along the Les Ruisseaux de Gioux route, is designated as a Natura 2000 site along its entire course and is known for its trout.
The Chavanon valley along the Les Ermites route is described as a wild landscape of the Massif Central with remarkable and rare species.
Hiking
The Les Ermites route in Monestier-Merlines is a moderately difficult 11.0 km circular hike lasting 3 hours 30 minutes, with 240 metres of ascent.
The Les Ermites route follows a path along the Chavanon River.
Over a distance of 1 km, the Les Ermites route follows a former railway line.
At Etang de l'Abeille, navigation is carried out using a detailed map and numbered control points with punches.
Culture
The parish church of Saint-Laurent in Monestier-Merlines is a 13th-century church with two bays, extensively restored between 1869 and 1873.
The Chavanon valley is home to a preserved monastic complex associated with Benedictine hermits who settled there from the 12th century onwards.
La Vervialle is a very old village in the municipality of Monestier-Merlines, located above the Chavanon gorges and associated with the hermit Jean des Chèvres.
The A89 motorway provides quick access to Clermont-Ferrand, Tulle and Brive via junction 24 Ussel-Est, 8 km away, and junction 25 St-Julien-Sancy, 10 km away.
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