La Panouse: Hiking, Views and Outdoor Puzzles

During a stay in La Panouse, you can plan around specific hiking and excursion destinations: a long circular route, a moderate hike, Roc de Fenestre and a puzzle location at Col des Trois Soeurs. Two route names are similar, but their listed details differ.

Hiking: two route profiles

Autour du col des 3 soeurs – Trail n°33 passes through La Panouse. The circular route is 26.6 kilometres long and rated difficult. Le Col des 3 Soeurs is listed as a moderate hike, with a duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. Because the names are similar, it is important to distinguish between them: the distance and difficulty apply to Trail n°33, while the duration and rating apply to the Le Col des 3 Soeurs hike. If you are planning your day around a time estimate, the duration of the moderate hike is the relevant guide. The circular route can be identified by its length and difficult rating.

For Le Col des 3 Soeurs, the listed parking is at the town hall in the village of La Panouse. Before setting out, check the latest route details and parking information, as they may change.

Roc de Fenestre: views and access

Roc de Fenestre reaches an elevation of 1,486 metres within the commune of La Panouse; from there, the panorama extends across seven départements. It offers a distinct viewpoint alongside the hikes. Access from the village of Martinac is in two stages: first by car, then on foot along the marked route. Allow time for both sections and check the current route markings before setting off, as local markings may be revised.

The distinction is clear when comparing the routes: the town hall parking is for the Le Col des 3 Soeurs trail; access to Roc de Fenestre begins in Martinac by car and continues on foot.

Outdoor puzzles

Secrète Margeride is an immersive outdoor game featuring six puzzles at six locations in three départements. One puzzle location is at Col des Trois Soeurs in La Panouse. The Col is therefore a specific point of interest for travellers considering a puzzle game alongside a hike.

Products at Chalet du Terroir

Chalet du Terroir offers the public products from its own farm: a variety of pâtés, sausages and saucissons, cooked dishes such as tripe, beef cheeks and lentils with sausages, as well as jams. If you are visiting specifically for a particular product, check the current selection and visitor access in advance, as product availability and access details may change.

Discover more destinations: Le Massegros, Pied De Borne, Montchamp, Le Rozier, La Canourgue, Saint-Laurent-De-Trèves, Saint-Hilaire-de-Lavit, Pierrefiche.

For the broader travel overview: Lozère.