Mount Pelee

If you go to Chasteaux… don’t forget to go up there. Puy Lagar, or more commonly called Montagne Pelée, is impressive!

From there, numerous hiking trails invite you to discover its exceptional fauna and flora. It is also a delicate scent that emerges: rare orchids and other dry herbs are omnipresent. Here, a few holm oaks and other junipers still survive.

Climb to Puy Lagar

Puy Lagar is worth it because to get there, you have no other solution than to get on your bike or get into shape.

From the charming hamlet of Soulier de Chasteaux, take the steep path referenced in the hiking guidebooks (yellow markings), a pretty Gaillard climb which is really worth the detour. Allow 30 minutes to reach the highest point (260 m). For the less sporty and those with short legs, we advise you to take the road towards the hamlet of Farges, a car park is signposted on your left. From there, you take the path between the stone walls. And at the end of the road, keep your eyes peeled. Here, there are no Causse bears but one magnificent view of Chasteaux.

View of a couple running on Mount Pelée. We see a village in the background

Some tips for discovering Montagne Pelée

Do not forget your camera. Viewpoint over Chasteaux, Le Soulier and the “organic” vines. The vines are cultivated on the steep hillsides of Chasteaux and Lissac. At the end of your walk, you will be able to meet Didier Mouton, the passionate winemaker whose quarries is located a few kilometers away, in Saint-Cernin-de-Larche.
Take the time to stroll through the hamlet of Soulier, waterfall, charming house to discover. Continue the walk to the village of Chasteaux. From the church porch, breathtaking view of Lake Causse.
For a walk at the end of the day, a blanket to lie down on and wait for the sunset, a picnic taken from the bag. So romantic!!

Pratical information

5 km hiking loop - 1h45 - medium level
Puy Lagar is on a Natura 2000 protected area.
Bring shoes suitable for hiking.