Welcome to Gîte Les 3 Chemins in Vic-sur-Cère! An ideal place to reunite the family or meet up with friends, in the green Cère valley, in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park. Enjoy the comfort and privileged location of this house, with hiking trails, the Cantal mountains and the Lioran ski resort nearby. A rejuvenating experience in splendid nature! Comfortable holiday home in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park The Gîte des 3 chemins welcomes you in a beautiful green environment, a few minutes from the town center of Vic-sur-Cère. It occupies a terraced house with a furnished terrace and private courtyard. The open-plan ground floor offers a beautiful bright living room with kitchen open to the living-dining room. The kitchen has functional spaces and quality equipment to prepare your meals just like at home. A counter demarcates the kitchen area, right next to it, a large table awaits you to enjoy your meals. A Chesterfield-style leather sofa brings a little touch of English decoration to the living room. Television and hi-fi system face it. The adjoining laundry room with washing machine and dryer and a separate toilet complete the layout of the ground floor. This vacation rental for 10 people has 4 bedrooms. On the first floor, you will find three comfortable bedrooms with double beds, as well as a bathroom and separate toilet. Linens are included, and beds are made before your arrival. On the top floor, a large attic bedroom is furnished with 4 single beds. Children particularly enjoy this attic dormitory. If you are traveling with a baby, ask for the welcome kit (folding bed and high chair), it is provided free of charge. The shaded terrace is the perfect place to have a drink or enjoy an outdoor meal while admiring the surrounding nature. And, to relax after a day of mountain activities, relax in the spa. In the private courtyard, you can park your vehicle in complete safety. Good to know The house is equipped with a wood stove (wood is offered) Bathroom linen rental Cleaning fee: €70 (optional) A stay between history, nature and adventures in the Monts du Cantal Vic-sur-Cère is an old spa town which has preserved a beautiful built heritage. As you walk through the old town, admire the old characterful buildings with slate roofs and learn about the history of the town, formerly under the authority of the Grimaldi princes of Monaco. Enter the Parc de la Source, admire its magnificent trees, stop at the kiosk to drink mineral water, renowned for its digestive properties. Continue your thermal journey with a stop at the Maison des Eaux Minérales. Vic-sur-Cère is a pleasant town where you will find shops and leisure facilities: water park, mini-golf, casino, etc. Every Tuesday and Friday morning, take your basket to go to the local producers' market, a great way to discover local specialties in a friendly atmosphere. All around Vic-sur-Cère, hiking trails will guide you through forests, along rivers, gorges or towards panoramic viewpoints over the Cantal mountains. Want a little family stroll? The Trou de la Conche waterfall is a pretty waterfall dug into a gap, a 15-minute walk from the church. From Le Gîte Les 3 chemins, you can easily go to the Gorges du Pas de Cère, a magnificent little corner of wild nature. The Pas de Cère Gorges were shaped by volcanic activity more than 20,000 years ago. You will access it via a landscaped path along the river. A mobile application for children allows you to do a fun and educational treasure hunt. Not far from there, admire the Roucolle waterfall. From the Pas de Cère area, between Thiézac and Vic-sur-Cère, a viewpoint overlooks the waterfall and juts out above the void, impressive! The Cantal mountains, in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, offer multiple options for short and long hikes. On foot or by mountain bike, you will be amazed by the beauty of the landscapes of the Cantal volcano. The Lioran station is one of the gateways to the Cantal massif. Summer and winter alike, the resort offers a wonderful playground for mid-mountain lovers: skiing, tobogganing, snowshoeing, paragliding, mountain biking, hiking trails galore... Plomb du Cantal, the highest point of the department, is accessible from Lioran station, by cable car or on foot. At an altitude of 1,855 m, you will even more appreciate the 360° panorama of the largest volcano in Europe. Orientation table at the summit and numerous hiking possibilities. The Prat de Bouc pass, at 1,396 m altitude, backed by the Plomb du Cantal, is a remarkable natural site, ideal for observing migratory birds in the fall. It is also a place to practice nature sports (cross-country skiing, mountain biking, etc.). Accompanied nature outings will allow you to discover the mountain fauna and flora. Find out more at the Col du Prat de Bouc reception center. Puy Griou, the sharpest summit of the Cantal mountains or Puy Mary, classified as a Grand Site de France, could be part of your escapades. As much as the ascent of Puy Griou is a bit technical over the last few meters, that of Puy Mary is easy since a path is set up (from Pas de Peyrol). The visit to Puy Mary can be combined with that of the medieval town of Salers, 25 km away. The road is winding, but reveals beautiful views of the valleys. Salers, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, is also renowned for its cows and its cheese. If you are a heritage lover, take the time to visit, 7 km from Vic-sur-Cère, the Pesteils castle in Polminhac. Its 40 meter high rectangular keep, the last vestige of the old medieval fortress, has watched over the Cère valley for almost 800 years. The visit recounts the transformation of the castle over the centuries. Numerous summer activities. Aurillac, the prefecture of Cantal, 20 km from Vic-sur-Cère, is famous for its international street theater festival (in August) and for its century-old umbrella factory. Stroll along the Jordanne, discover Place Saint-Géraud, its church, the private mansions from the 15th to the 18th century, as well as the Château Saint-Etienne. End your day by tasting truffade, a local specialty made from tome and potatoes, in one of the city's restaurants. Whether you want to take advantage of the proximity of Vic-sur-Cère or explore the Cantal mountains, one thing is certain during your vacation at Gite Les 3 chemins you will not be bored. The hardest part will be making a choice among the many options available to you!