Discover Aumont-Aubrac

Aumont-Aubrac is an important stop on the GR®65. The official “Tour des Monts d’Aubrac” circular route also starts here and is 180 km long. A 15 km hiking trail is one of the routes that start in Aumont-Aubrac. Alongside the hiking options, you’ll find historic buildings, a public garden and the Truc del Fabre viewpoint. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether to focus on the pilgrimage route, a particular hiking trail, or architectural history and views. This will help you plan your stay and then look for a hotel.

Pilgrimage route and hiking trails

Those walking the GR®65 pilgrimage route will find an important stop in Aumont-Aubrac. The official “Tour des Monts d’Aubrac” circular route also starts here and is 180 km long. The 15 km “Les Portes de l’Aubrac” hiking trail is also one of the routes that start in Aumont-Aubrac. Comparing the routes, “Les Portes de l’Aubrac” is 15 km long, while the circular route is 180 km; the GR®65, meanwhile, is described as a stage. When choosing, you can first distinguish between route length and type: a 15 km trail, a 180 km circular route and an important stage of the GR®65 each suit different travel plans.

Church and architectural history

Aumont-Aubrac’s architecture spans several centuries. The Church of Saint-Étienne dates from the 12th century. Another historic landmark is the former priory, dating from 1684, which now houses the tourist office. The building includes a vaulted cellar. Its three storeys display design features typical of late medieval architecture: a large arcade on the ground floor, mullioned windows on the former residential floors and substantial round-arched arcades on the lower level. The church and former priory offer distinct historical reference points: the church is associated with the 12th century, while the priory is associated with the year 1684. Together, the two buildings give a tangible sense of the breadth of the town’s architectural history.

Garden and panoramic view

Aumont-Aubrac’s public garden offers a different focus from its historic buildings. It includes a recreation area for children and is home to a giant sequoia classified as a “Remarkable Tree of France.” Alongside the recreation area, the tree gives the garden a distinctive botanical feature. For another view of the town, visit Truc del Fabre, where the panoramic view stretches across the commune of Aumont-Aubrac. This lets you plan for two different sightseeing experiences: the garden and its remarkable tree, and the view across the commune.

Seasonal Friday market

During the seasonal period, local traders and craftspeople sell their products on Friday mornings at Place du Foirail. If the market is relevant to your trip, check the exact dates for 2026 before planning. This will help you time your visit to coincide with the appropriate seasonal date.

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