Causse de Sauveterre circular in Soulages

This walk takes you on a journey through the Causse de Sauveterre, the Causse de Séverac, the Causse Méjean, the Aubrac mountains and all the way to the Aigoual.

A small car park is available in the centre of the village of Soulages.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 221 m
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    Descent: - 228 m

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    Highest point: 1,004 m
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    Lowest point: 859 m

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Description of the walk

A small car park is available in the centre of the village of Soulages.

The duration of the 3-hour route is calculated on the basis of 3.5 km/h.

(S/E) Walk down the main street towards the south-west.

(1) Turn right onto the shepherd's path, which marks the start of the walk. Continue until you reach the junction with a farm track.

(2) Turn left and follow the yellow markings. Continue straight ahead, ignoring two paths on the left.

(3) Turn left again and continue to the next junction.

(4) Turn left, following the yellow markings, and follow the Ancise ridge to the orientation table.

(5) Explore the area and the landscape, then return to the water catchment and turn right towards the south-east. You will reach a three-way junction.

(6) Turn left to avoid part of the tarmac road.

(7) Take the hairpin bend to the right onto the farm track, leave another track on the left and come out onto the road.

(8) Follow this road to the left. View of the Causse Méjean to the south and the Aubrac mountains to the north. Stay on the road, continuing in the same direction. At the crossroads at the entrance to Saint-Georges-de-Lévéjac, keep to the right.

(9) Take the path on the right that leads to the centre of the village. Cross the square, veering to the left, and take the alley opposite between the houses, following the red and white markings of the GR®6. At the end, continue straight ahead on the path heading north. You will come to a road; walk a few dozen metres to the left to reach a crossroads.

(10) Turn left onto the farm track (yellow markings) and leave the GR®. Ignore a path on the left and then another on the right and you will come to a fork in the shape of an inverted Y.

(11) Keep to the right towards the village of Soulages.

(1) Continue to the right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 875 m - Car park in the village of Soulages
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 865 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.75 - alt. 870 m - Farm track
  4. 3 : km 1.85 - alt. 896 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 2.46 - alt. 945 m - Crossroads, on the left
  6. 5 : km 3.48 - alt. 998 m - Orientation table
  7. 6 : km 4.25 - alt. 972 m - Turn left at the fork.
  8. 7 : km 4.78 - alt. 935 m - Tarmac road, on the right
  9. 8 : km 5.69 - alt. 979 m - Turn left
  10. 9 : km 7.4 - alt. 889 m - Saint-Georges-de-Lévéjac - Path on the right
  11. 10 : km 8.61 - alt. 861 m - Abandon °°GR®°°
  12. 11 : km 9.57 - alt. 891 m - Junction
  13. S/E : km 10.72 - alt. 875 m - Car park in the village of Soulages.

Notes

(S/E) Before or after your walk, I invite you to stroll through the village of Soulages, which boasts beautiful Causse architecture with remarkable houses.

(1) Water point in the village of Soulages next to the children's playground.

Worth a visit

On the road to Les Vignes, see the Fonts waterfall and the Point Sublime.

(9) The route passes through the village of St-Georges-de-Lévéjac, whose history is described on the Aubrac-gorgesdutarn.com website.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
hilaire.vachon
hilaire.vachon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful views with a stop at the same orientation table as for the "La-Deveze-au-depart-de-Massegros" route.

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gittebri
gittebri

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very rural route on the Causse de Sauveterre, which offers a pleasant change from the trails along the Jonte and Tarn gorges.
The sublime viewpoint, a short drive away from the trail, is exactly that: sublime! Magnificent views over a bend in the Tarn and the surrounding Causses, with vultures flying nonchalantly a few fathoms below. Not to be missed.
Hiking and views, the whole experience is a success.

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Co12
Co12

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very accessible route, mainly on trails and sections of road, can be done by mountain bike, beautiful panoramic views.

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ledolmen
ledolmen

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's very interesting to take a detour to the sublime viewpoint with the autumn colours of the deciduous trees.

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m12rando
m12rando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with plenty to feast your eyes on at this time of year (June), including a multitude of orchids and butterflies!
In St-Georges-de-Lévéjac, don't hesitate to take a short detour at the edge of the village, turning right onto the road to reach the Point Sublime, which lives up to its name (allow about 2 km for the round trip).

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McGus
McGus

Hello Sanstae,

I'm delighted that you enjoyed this first route.

Regarding the duration, in VisoRando the average duration is calculated based on distance, elevation gain and an average speed of 3.5 km/h. For an average walker, this duration includes reasonable breaks. Personally, I specified 3 hours.

Enjoy your walk in the beautiful countryside, everyone.

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BACH
BACH

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's perfect;
A pleasant hike.

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sanstae
sanstae

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike, with little or no elevation gain. I completed it in 2 hours and 15 minutes. I'm not sure what the author's estimate of 3 hours and 40 minutes is based on, as it's quite a difference! I walk fairly quickly and don't take breaks to eat, only to take photos or enjoy the view. Beautiful view of the Causse Méjean and landscapes typical of the Causse de Sauveterre.

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