Tour of Robe de Bure and Cotte de Mailles (Haute-Loire)

Hike in Haute-Loire department start from Langeac around Robe de Bure and Cotte de Mailles via Volmadet, Peyrus, Longprat, Achaud, Chilhac, Lavoute-Chilhac, Blassac, Condros, Villeneuve-d'Allier, Grenier, Domeyrat, Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon, Connangles, La Chaise-Dieu, Sembadel, Malaguet, Allegre, Varennes-Saint-Honorat, Jax, Chamalieres, Vailhac, Saint-Arcons-d'Allier and Pebrac. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn.

The "Robe de Bure et Cotte de Mailles" (Monk's Robe and Chainmail) hiking trail is an exceptional long-distance hiking route (GRP), located primarily in the Haute-Loire department, that explores the medieval and religious history of the Auvergne region. This themed trail, nearly 150 km long, connects emblematic sites of temporal and spiritual power in the Middle Ages, such as the Chateau de Polignac and the fortress of Saint-Vidal. It owes its name to the two main figures of this era: the monk (in his monk's robe) and the knight (in his chainmail). The route crosses the volcanic landscapes and high plateaus of the Velay and Devès regions, offering views of the Chaîne des Puys mountain range. It is an excellent gateway to discovering the region's Romanesque heritage, with important stops such as the Abbey of Saint-Chaffre in Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille.

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Distance: 164km, Elevation maximum: 1164m, Elevation minimum: 460m, Elevation gain uphill: 4691m
IGN Maps: Paulhaguet - 2634E. Brioude - 2634O. Langeac - 2635E. Lavoute-Chilhac - 2635O. Allegre La Chaise-Dieu - 2734O.

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Around Truyere Gorges (Cantal, Lozere)
Tour of Queen Margot (Puy-de-Dôme)
Tour of Robe de Bure and Cotte de Mailles (Haute-Loire)
GR40 Around Velay (Haute-Loire)
GR®300 From Sancoins (Cher) to Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire)