Montchamp

Montchamp is set in an area in the north of the Lozère department, between Margeride and Aubrac. In the area of the host commune of Arzenc-d’Apcher, you’ll find other options to help plan your trip: walking loops, historic buildings, views of the Bès Gorges and insights into farming. You can choose between these different themes based on how much time you have for a walk or your interest in history, landscapes and regional products.

Accommodation in Montchamp

Gîte de Montchamp is accommodation in Rue de la Deveze in Montchamp, awarded the Gîtes de France label. Check availability before your trip.

Compare walking routes by duration and views

Le Raissadou and Chabriès are walking loops in Arzenc-d’Apcher, but their stated durations differ: Le Raissadou takes 50 minutes, while Chabriès takes one hour and 40 minutes. This gives you a concrete basis for planning your time. The stated duration is not a substitute for assessing the difficulty.

The views described also offer different highlights. Le Raissadou offers a panorama of the hill of Termes with its church, as well as Mont Alhérac and the ruins of a lord’s tower. Chabriès offers views of Termes, Mont-Alhérac and the Monts du Cantal. Termes and Mont-Alhérac feature in both descriptions; the Monts du Cantal are mentioned as an additional viewpoint for Chabriès.

Castle history and the church in Arzenc-d’Apcher

Château d’Arzenc-d’Apcher was a fief of the Barons of Apcher in the area of the host commune of Arzenc-d’Apcher, and one of the eight baronies of Gévaudan. The surviving ruins include the Tour d’Arzenc and the remains of two cylindrical towers. These names help distinguish the different parts of the former castle complex: the Tour d’Arzenc is identified by name, alongside the remains of two other towers.

The present-day Notre-Dame church is also linked to the castle’s history: the former castle chapel provided the basis for its construction. The castle ruins and the church therefore offer two distinct ways to explore the area’s history—through the surviving towers and through the development of a religious building. The Sentier des Espagnols passes through Arzenc-d’Apcher and highlights the church, the remains of a tower and a viewpoint overlooking the Bès Gorges.

The Bès Gorges and regional products

The Panorama des Gorges du Bès overlooks the Bès Gorges. In the gorges, the Sentier des Espagnols also points out viewpoints and climbing routes. The route description thus combines views of the landscape with information about the church and tower remains in the area of Arzenc-d’Apcher. When choosing a route, consider whether you are mainly interested in these local buildings or in the viewpoints and the gorges.

Another option is a farm visit to Les Cabris du Bès in the area of the host commune of Arzenc-d’Apcher. Farm visits offer insights into farming and a tasting of local products; artisan goat’s cheese is also produced there. Visit dates and booking terms vary by season. Check them before your trip if you plan to visit the farm. This makes the experience different from the walking routes: farming, tastings and cheese production are the focus.

Discover more destinations: Albaret-Sainte-Marie, Pierrefiche, Marchastel, Barre-Des-Cévennes, Bédouès, Bagnols-Les-Bains, Le Buisson, La Tieule

For the wider travel guide: Lozère.