Curières on the southern slope of the Monts d’Aubrac

Curières lies on the southern slope of the Monts d’Aubrac and combines a clearly defined landscape with historic heritage. Hiking and the reservable visitor experience at Brasserie du Cantou are also worth considering when planning your trip. If you’re looking for a hotel in Curières, you can first decide whether buildings, a particular hike, or a tour and tasting should shape your stay.

The landscape of Curières

At 1,407 m, Puech du Roussillon is the highest point in Curières. The 30 m-high Cascade du Devèz is located in the Roquette-Bonneval state forest. These figures refer to different landscape features: 1,407 m is the elevation of the highest point, while 30 m is the height of the waterfall. Two hiking routes allow you to explore Cascade du Devèz. This brings the municipality’s highest point and the exploration of a waterfall into focus as distinct nature-related themes.

Getting around on foot

The municipality provides a map of three hiking routes that pass through Curières. You can find it on the road to Devez, next to the public garden.

The hike to Croix du Pal starts in Curières and is a difficult, 15.1 km circular route. It follows a marked GR de Pays trail and leads to an iron cross on a granite monolith. The difficult rating and route length are concrete criteria for choosing a hike; the cross on the granite monolith gives the route a clearly named destination.

Heritage in Curières

Croix de la Roussarie is a monumental wayside cross dating from the 15th century. It has been protected as a historic monument since September 15, 1928. The date it was created and the start of its protection represent different historical milestones; both details place the wayside cross in its historical context.

The Church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens is known as the “Cathedral of the Mountain.” Nearby is a well-preserved 17th-century oratory. The church’s name, and the location and date of the oratory, provide further distinct points of interest for a stay focused on historic buildings.

Visit Brasserie du Cantou

Brasserie du Cantou makes craft-brewed beers and lemonades in Curières. Tours and tastings are available year-round by reservation. The visitor experience therefore involves more than the production of beverages. If you’d like to include a tour or tasting in your stay, factor the reservation into your plans.

Planning your stay in Curières

The cultural and natural attractions offer different starting points for planning your trip: the wayside cross, church, and oratory add historical interest; hiking options include routes through the municipality and a difficult circular trail with a stated distance; and visits to the brasserie require a reservation. If you’re looking for a hotel, you can consider which of these interests matters most for your stay.

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For the overview of the wider region: Aveyron.