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Aveyron (rivière) walks
Penne Bruniquel loop
Visorando Member
10.63 mi
+1,742 ft
-1,742 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Tarn
A beautiful rollercoaster route in the heart of nature. From woodland to plateaus, you will walk along paths on either side of the Aveyron between two remarkable medieval villages.
The outward journey takes you along unmarked but easily recognisable paths that are rarely used.
The return journey is entirely on theGR®46trail, marked in red and white, and is easy to follow.
Loop around Belcastel
4.11 mi
+889 ft
-866 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Belcastel (Aveyron)
A tour around the valley of one of the most beautiful villages in France, Belcastel, with several viewpoints over its castle, its old bridge and the village below. You will also pass by the Fort du Roc d'Anglars, and on the way down via the Way of the Cross, you will discover the Lourdou cave with its Virgin Mary.
The Cirque de Bône via the Côte de Ouf
5.61 mi
+646 ft
-650 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (Tarn-et-Garonne)
This is a lovely, varied and undulating hike, partly along the banks of the Aveyron, offering superb views of the Cirque de Bône. To reach this viewpoint, you will have to climb the aptly named Côte de Ouf. From the plateau, you will overlook the river and the cirque before starting your return to the pretty village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val.
Bruniquel and Montricoux via Cabéou
11.75 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,378 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bruniquel (Tarn-et-Garonne)
A circuit from Bruniquel to Montricoux through the Aveyron valley, which will take you back via the heights overlooking the valley you have just crossed. Beautiful wild trails and a beautiful view of Bruniquel on the opposite side of the river.
Aveyron Valley and hillsides at Prévinquières and Mirabel
6.41 mi
+827 ft
-817 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Prévinquières (Aveyron)
Walk along the banks of the Aveyron and on the hillsides with a botanical trail and another on the maquisards. Pretty views, beech, chestnut and oak forests, moors on the hillsides.
Autour de Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val et au-dessus des Gorges de l'Aveyron
9.14 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,401 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (Tarn-et-Garonne)
This hike, starting from one of the most beautiful villages in France, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, will also allow you to discover the Gorges de l'Aveyron. This 14 km loop will give you a beautiful view of the limestone plateaus between Rouergue and Quercy. You will also find a place of historical memory with the Maquis d'Ornano.
Les karstic caves de Compolibat
3.36 mi
+528 ft
-541 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Compolibat (Aveyron)
During this circuit, you will discover a geological curiosity, the karstic caves of Py and Rouffiès, composed of fairy chimneys. The village is picturesque with its 13th-century church and bell tower surrounded by four pinnacles. The second part of the circuit offers a view of the village and the crossing of the Aveyron on an old bridge, the Pont du Cambon.
Aveyron Valley in Najac
7.07 mi
+889 ft
-896 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Najac (Aveyron)
An excursion along the banks of the Aveyron river, dominated by the medieval village of Najac.
Below the village, the route is mostly shaded and runs peacefully along the river.
The Cross of Nances and the Bois d'Enfer
6.83 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moyrazès (Aveyron)
A lovely walk from the charming village of Moyrazes, which overlooks the Aveyron valley and its magnificent panoramic views.
Picturesque villages near Bruniquel from Montricoux
8.20 mi
+689 ft
-692 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montricoux (Tarn-et-Garonne)
A hike mainly on paths, mostly shaded along the Aveyron river with a passage through the village of Bruniquel.
Going up the River Aveyron from Laguépie
9.19 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,007 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Laguépie (Tarn-et-Garonne)
Follow theGR® 36 trail up the Aveyron river, then take the small country roads back to the village of Laguépie.
Le Cayla
10.02 mi
+1,296 ft
-1,312 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
Passing by the Tower and the Roman bridge of Cayla, come and discover these wild valleys of the Aveyron and Lézert rivers.
Circular route between Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val and Sainte-Sabine
7.61 mi
+712 ft
-741 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (Tarn-et-Garonne)
Starting from the bridge over the Aveyron, this route offers a gentle climb up to the plateau, enjoying the shade of the Roc d'Anglars, then on to the village of Sainte-Sabine with its pretty houses. All that remains is to slip into the shade and head towards the plain to find the banks of the river and return to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val.
The Medieval Trail from Rignac to Belcastel
Tourist office
10.05 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,312 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rignac (Aveyron)
Explore 1,000 years of history, from Rignac to Belcastel, a medieval site that was restored in the 20th century and is now a major attraction in the Aveyron.
From Mauron to Pont de Vézis
3.44 mi
+850 ft
-850 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Maleville (Aveyron)
A beautiful hike through the side valleys of the Aveyron valley, taking you from the highest point of Le Mauron (at the water tower) to the lowest (along the Aveyron).
Route of mills in Villefranche-de-Rouergue
3.03 mi
+453 ft
-453 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Villefranche-de-Rouergue (Aveyron)
An easy family route along the banks of the Aveyron and the hills above Villefranche-de-Rouergue, where you’ll discover charming mills and a beautiful view of the town.
The Roc d’Anglars and the Lourdou
4.37 mi
+840 ft
-837 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Belcastel (Aveyron)
Walk this trail in one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”: Belcastel, selected in 2023 to represent Occitanie on the television programme *Le Village Préféré des Français*. Explore over 1,000 years of history as you make your way to the Roc d’Anglars. This is a largely shaded walk throughout.
The Cayla Bridge circular from Cadour
Local authority
5.73 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
A beautiful hike in the heart of the wild gorges of the Aveyron, following in the footsteps of a distant past, of which the Pont du Cayla is a magnificent reminder. Panoramic views of the Aveyron valley and a walk along the riverbank.
Najac from the VVF, walking along the Aveyron
4.06 mi
+958 ft
-965 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Najac (Aveyron)
A lovely walk of about 2 hours, with a shortcut to descend directly to the Aveyron from the VVF via a poorly maintained path – which is why I’d rate the difficulty as moderate – but we really enjoyed this section through the vegetation. The rest is easy and magnificent, whether along the banks of the Aveyron or through the village of Najac, of course.
The Tour de Belcastel via the footbridge
0.77 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Belcastel (Aveyron)
This very short hike is accessible to all and can be done with a pushchair. You will walk along Belcastel to the footbridge and return to the village via a shaded path. Information for December 2025: the footbridge is currently under construction and therefore the hike is inaccessible.
Le Lourdou: Way of the Cross in Belcastel
1.66 mi
+187 ft
-164 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Belcastel (Aveyron)
This hike is accessible to all (with some difficulty accessing the Roc d'Anglars fort) and is partly shaded. Information for December 2025: the footbridge is currently under construction and therefore the hike is inaccessible.