201 liO bus service
- Rodez
- Laguiole
The 201 "Rodez-Laguiole" liO bus takes you to the high plateau of Aubrac, passing through Bozouls, famous for its amazing canyon, and the bustling town of Espalion.
- Period: all year round.
- Days: Monday to Friday, except bank holidays.
- Start point from Rodez: Gare SNCF/Routière.
Recommended stops
Places to eat and sleep at each stop.
Bozouls
20 min from Rodez. Stop: Abribus La Rotonde. It's a 2km walk from here to Sainte-Fauste Church.
Sitting on the edge of the Bozouls canyon, this beautiful Romanesque church overlooks the 100m deep cirque carved out by the Dourdou River. A geological wonder! You can explore it on all kinds of paths and even climb down it. Find out more.
Espalion
30 min from Rodez. At the foot of Aubrac, Espalion radiates with red sandstone over the banks of the Lot.
The 12th century bridge over the river is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Way of St James. Ever-bustling Espalion is a popular destination for foodies, a stop for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela and home to lots of museums. Find out more.
Connection for Mur-de-Barrez
Take the 212 liO bus from Espalion.
It takes you along the upper Lot Valley, stopping at Estaing (Plus Beau Village de France) and Entraygues, Monday to Friday. You then climb up to the staggering Carladez region, as far as Mur-de-Barrez. A must-see slice of Aveyron!
Laguiole
1 hr 15 from Rodez. Stop: Foirail. The Aubrac capital stands at an altitude of 1000m and is full of things to see and do
cutlery factories making the famous Laguiole knife, a cooperative cellar where AOC Laguiole cheese is made, restaurants where you can feast on aligot or Aubrac steak, bike shops where you can hire e-MTBs, hikes starting from the village etc. Find out more.
