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: 6.66 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 725 ft
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    Descent: - 748 ft

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    Highest point: 3,294 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,818 ft

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Description of the walk

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

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

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

(1) Turn right onto the shepherd’s path, which marks the start of your walk. Continue to the junction with a farm track.

(2) Turn left and follow the yellow markings. Keep going straight ahead, ignoring two turn-offs 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 head back towards the water intake and turn right towards the south-east. You will reach a three-way junction.

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

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

(8) Follow the road to the left. View of the Causse Méjean to the south and the Monts de l’Aubrac to the north. Stay on the road, keeping the same direction. At the junction at the entrance to Saint-Georges-de-Lévéjac, keep to the right.

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

(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 reach a T-junction.

(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 : mi 0 - alt. 2,871 ft - Car park in the village of Soulages
  2. 1 : mi 0.11 - alt. 2,838 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.47 - alt. 2,854 ft - Farm track
  4. 3 : mi 1.15 - alt. 2,940 ft - Crossroads
  5. 4 : mi 1.53 - alt. 3,100 ft - Crossroads, turn left
  6. 5 : mi 2.16 - alt. 3,274 ft - Orientation table
  7. 6 : mi 2.64 - alt. 3,189 ft - Turn left
  8. 7 : mi 2.97 - alt. 3,068 ft - Tarmac road, on the right
  9. 8 : mi 3.53 - alt. 3,212 ft - Turn left
  10. 9 : mi 4.6 - alt. 2,917 ft - Saint-Georges-de-Lévéjac – Path on the right
  11. 10 : mi 5.35 - alt. 2,825 ft - Abandon °°GR®°°
  12. 11 : mi 5.95 - alt. 2,923 ft - Junction
  13. S/E : mi 6.66 - alt. 2,871 ft - 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 Caussenard architecture with some 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 Lavogne des Fonts and the Point Sublime.

(9) The route passes through the village of St-Georges-de-Lévéjac, the history of which 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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