Lozère Outdoor - Parcours - Les balcons du Lac

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Overlooking Lake Naussac

Fontanes owes its name to the numerous springs (fountains) in its territory. Let yourself be drawn along its paths marked by rural heritage, a testament to its religious roots, with a panoramic view of Lake Naussac.

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Fontanes (Naussac-Fontanes) (48)

Distance 4.79 km
Elevation gain 120 m
Elevation lost 120 m
Min. elevation 971 m
Max. elevation. 1068 m
Duration (depending on pace) 1h30
Suivre le balisage Yes

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From the parking lot in the church square, take the road with the church on your right. At the first intersection, turn left, then follow the path marked by a cross.

Turn right onto the wide farm track. About 200 meters further on, ignore a path branching off to the left; continue straight ahead. Follow this path for about 2 km; it winds between meadows and groves, then enters the Rouget woods. Reach an intersection.

Turn right onto the uphill path and, about 500 meters further on, you will emerge onto a track.

Take the track to the right, heading northwest. Ignore the paths on either side of the track.

Continue to return to the village of Fontanes via the path on the right.

Parking : Fontanes Church Square

Area : Margeride

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Information updated on 2026-05-28 by Département de la Lozère

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