Arifat walks

Starting from the pretty site of the Arifat waterfalls, this hike alternates between forest passages and paths on gentle ridges where the view opens up over the surrounding mountains and valleys to offer beautiful panoramas, particularly stunning in autumn when the deciduous trees are ablaze with colour.

This is a brand new trail that complements the Vallées du Travet trail. Hike for nature lovers and fans of wild valleys who enjoy exploring off the beaten track and following unique private trail markers. Walkers who prefer well-marked trails should choose the Vallées Oniriques, published on Visorando. Please note: following a ban on trespassing on private property, the route now follows a tarmac road between points (3) and (5). A GPS device is essential to follow this route It is strictly forbidden to cross any private property lines

This is a circuit combining the Dadou Sauvage, published on Visorando, and the magic of Arifat. A hike for nature lovers and fans of wild valleys who enjoy scrambling off the beaten track and following highly original private markings, culminating in a short loop around the Arifat waterfall. Please note! Following a change of ownership on a section of the route, it is ESSENTIAL to leave your GPS behind and FOLLOW the newly installed directional signs I will update the route as soon as I have retraced it.

Valleys, streams and rocky peaks punctuate this circular route, which takes us down from Roquegardie to Dadounet and then back up to Mont Roc and its orientation table. The return route passes by the Razisse reservoir and its dam. A wild, serene route full of beautiful energy.

This hike starts in Saint-Paul d'Arifat and first follows the Dadou river to the Razisse reservoir, then to the magnificent Puech del Fau viewpoint. The return route takes you through the small village of Mont-Roc, where you should be sure to visit the orientation table. White water, small rocky peaks and pretty views form the backdrop to this circular route, in a varied, undulating landscape. Be careful of the dogs (5) at the Mouline du Viguier!

The Travanet trail offers exceptional diversity in terms of landscape and heritage. It is situated in the southernmost part of the Réalmontais, a mountainous area close to the Montredonnais and the Arifat waterfalls. The start is in the hamlet of Travanet. It continues uphill to the highest point in the area (483m), offering a panoramic view of the Réalmontais before descending to the banks of the Dadou. A trail of community interest created by the Centre Tarn Tourist Office. See § Practical information.

A beautiful getaway to recharge your batteries in the boxwood woods, crossing the Dadou river at times. This loop is a 2 km longer variation on the classicPR® Chemin des Vallées du Travet circuit.

The Lac de la Bancalié trail is a hike through woods, hills and meadows, following the contours of the lake in a unique and wild setting. Built in the 1980s, it covers 86 hectares on the bed of the Lézert river, with pine-covered hills reminiscent of Mediterranean landscapes on the left bank and large, peaceful, rolling pastures on the right bank. Trail of community interest created by the Centre Tarn Tourist Office. See § Practical information.

Starting from the Moulin de Lafargue (in the commune of Montredon-Labessonnié), we offer a completely revamped circular route based on the original Agate Trail, which is much longer and starts from the village. This circular route presents no particular difficulties for hikers accustomed to similar distances. At the end of the route, there is a steep climb with a 17% gradient. Enjoy your hike and take in the lovely views of the green pastures, the Lacaune hills and, weather permitting, the Pyrenees mountain range visible in the distance!

The Houlette trail starts in the village of Montredon-Labessonnié. After crossing the plateau, the route passes by the highest viewpoint in the commune (641m). You will overlook the Agout valley before descending towards the Houlette, a wild site. Please note: crossing the stream may be difficult during periods of high water. Trail of community interest created by the Centre Tarn Tourist Office. See § Practical information.

The Budel Trail is a route that allows you to explore the Sidobre region and, on clear days, even catch a glimpse of the Pyrenees on the horizon. After winding its way through the wild valley of the Budel stream, the trail climbs back up onto the plateau, offering beautiful panoramic views, including the castle of Castelfranc and the Nautonnier Observatory.

This circular path is a path through agricultural land between valleys and hillsides, passing through numerous hamlets and farms. Halfway along the route, the path runs alongside a section of the Bancalié reservoir. The reservoir is fed by the Lézert river.

The Miners' Trail begins in the village of Lafenasse. It passes through valleys carved out by the Siez river and climbs up to the Saint-Lieux plateau, where the landscape opens up onto the surrounding hills. This path, which links the villages of Saint-Lieux and Lafenasse, is part of the collective memory of the inhabitants, as it was once used by miners to reach the Peyrebrune mine. Path of community interest created by the Centre Tarn Tourist Office. See § Practical information.

This hike takes you through valleys and plateaus, forests and viewpoints, passing through Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy, Notre-Dame-de-Tournadous and the Maison de la Vallée du Gijou. This hike alternates between ascents and descents, surrounded by nature, with beautiful views. Halfway along the route, you can discover the biodiversity trail at the Maison de la Vallée du Gijou.Don't leave the hamlet of Ganoubre without visiting the Church of Notre-Dame-de-Tournadous, with its cedar tree classified as a "remarkable tree".A long stretch of open countryside awaits you between Le Roucan and Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy.At the end of your hike, discover the14th-century polychrome statue of the Virgin and Child in the church of Saint-Pierre de Trivisy.

A peaceful hike that first leads to the valley where the Gijou flows before climbing up to the plateau, where a rural landscape dotted with farms unfolds. Mostly in the undergrowth, the route nevertheless offers several open sections with views stretching over the hills and slopes, where meadows and cultivated land intermingle. A few sections on tarmac require caution but do not detract from the peaceful atmosphere that prevails throughout.

The Chemin des Puechs en Assou will take you through the village of Fauch before heading out into the countryside. Legend has it that Fauch owes its origins to a secondary Roman road that linked the Albi lowlands to the mountains. It has a turbulent past due to its former status as a stronghold. It was the scene of civil wars in the late 16th century and sieges between 1621 and 1653. A trail of community interest created by the Centre Tarn Tourist Office. See § Practical information.

The "between valleys and hills" hiking trail starts near the wash house in Saint-Salvy de Fourestes, in the heart of the commune of Terre-Clapier. Further on, the trail joins the Lézert, a stream that rises in Roudayrou, where the Dadou flows into it. It meanders (hence its name) through a narrow valley covered in meadows. Its waters used to turn four mills. Trail of community interest created by the Centre Tarn Tourist Office. See § Practical information.

This hike crosses agricultural plateaus offering beautiful views of the Castraises plains to the south and the Lautrecaises plains to the west. You will cross meadows, undergrowth and small hamlets via communal paths or small local roads. At the end of the hike, the trail passes by the Château de Montfa, which was the home of the ancestors of the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. His father lived there until the early 20th century. Today, an association is working to rebuild this remarkable place steeped in history. The trail is markedPR® Yellow throughout.

This hike, mostly along ridges, offers beautiful views of three valleys: the Ruisseau du Robert at the start, then the Gijou and finally the beautiful Vallée du Berlou at the end of the route. We are in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Park and the mountains rise up to the delight of the eyes. There are roads, of course, but most of them are quiet and offer a bucolic atmosphere, especially in early spring.

This route offers a wide variety of landscapes: fields, meadows, rivers and forests. Numerous crossings of valleys through which tributaries of the Dadou flow make this hike quite physically demanding. The villages on the hilltops, ridges or valley floors bear witness to farming and livestock rearing that is still active amidst unspoilt nature. This route combines the Chemin des Bergers in the north with the Sentier du Chevreuil in the south, already described on Visorando, returning via theGR® 36.

A circular route that will take you through small villages, charming hamlets, rivers, woods and peaceful landscapes. Majestic sites (such as the Oulas Gorges, Paulin Castle and the valley of the three rivers at Saint-Jean de Jeannes) can round off the day. This is the land of the sheep that provide the milk for Roquefort cheese.