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Leisurely or strenuous walking, through tracks in woods, or ridge walking with bits of scrambling on the mountains is available all year round. In the summer there are wild raspberries, strawberries and myrtilles to be picked on mountain walks, while in the Autumn there are cepes and chanterelles to be found. There is some shooting, mainly of deer, in the Autumn and fly fishing for trout in the nearby Jordanne and in neighbouring Valleys. In St Julien, the next village, there is "Neige et Nature," the local organisation that arranges visits to local cheese makers, horse riding outings and the hire of mountain bikes. Dawn expeditions to spot chamois in the mountains are also arranged. For sightseeing there are a number of small chateaux within easy driving distance and Salers, a beautiful medieval town built from black volcanic rock, about 30 kilometres away, is worth a visit.
There is a swimming pool in Aurillac, but for cooling off in the summer there is swimming in the nearby river, particularly at a spot where a small waterfall provides a natural shower!
Other activities in the area include paragliding, rock climbing, riding, walking with donkeys, cycling along the old railway lines and Montgolfier ballooning in Aurillac!
The View From The Cottage Balcony