Chemin des Tendes

This is a short walk offering lovely views of the Réalmont countryside. The route has little shade, so it’s best enjoyed in autumn or winter.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.16 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 109 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 104 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 314 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 208 m

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Description of the walk

Park between the Fontaine de la Fréjaire and the wash house on Place Guy Gascuel.
There are also plenty of parking spaces around the wash house.
The route starts at the Fontaine de Fréjaire.

Yellow markings

(S/E) Facing the steps of the fountain, follow the street to the left. Atthe first junction, turn left. Cross Rue du Cimetière and continue along Chemin des Tendes. As you pass, you’ll see an imposing Toulouse-style dovecote, recently restored. Then climb to the right towards the hillsides of Sainte-Catherine and descend again.

(1) At this junction with the Chemin de la Croix d’Albi, keep left. At the next junction, keep right. The tarmac track becomes a footpath and leads to a road at an elevation of 270 metres.

(2) Cross the road. Climb up to the Puech de Solages, which offers a beautiful view. Make your way to the D 74.

(3) Cross the D-road carefully. Enter and leave Reyou. At the bend ahead, take the track on the right. Walk past meadows and woods to end up on a cross-road.

(4) At the T-junction, turn left. Pass the houses of Bel-Air on your right and head for the crossroads in front of La Falgasse.

(5) Turn sharply right. The Chemin de Falgasse runs through small properties.

(6) Stay on this Chemin de Falgasse, which continues to the right. Head straight towards Réalmont, heading west-south-west. You’ll come face to face with a wash house.

(7) Turn right to reach the Fontaine de la Fréjaire (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 210 m - Fontaine de la Fréjaire
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 244 m - Junction with the Chemin de la Croix d'Albi
  3. 2 : km 1.84 - alt. 270 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.79 - alt. 298 m - Reyou – Crossing the D74
  5. 4 : km 3.75 - alt. 295 m - T-junction
  6. 5 : km 4.13 - alt. 289 m - La Falgasse - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 5.03 - alt. 226 m - Chemin de Falgasse
  8. 7 : km 6.01 - alt. 208 m - Wash house
  9. S/E : km 6.16 - alt. 210 m - Fontaine de la Fréjaire

Notes

Toilets and water point near the wash house.

Worth a visit

Réalmont is a13th-century royal bastide.
The village offers a wide range of activities throughout the year.
Agricultural fair in April.
International Minerals and Fossils Fair in July.
Evening markets in July and August.
In July, the unmissable Ré’Al Croche Festival for fans of North American music.

Places of interest:
Fontaine de la Fréjaire
Washing house
A traditional and very popular market takes place every Wednesday from 8 am to 1 pm.

Nearby:
Albi the Red
Lautrec, a village in bloom.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
jln
jln

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk offering splendid views without having to climb too hard to reach the top. An easy route suitable for everyone…

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Angélique77
Angélique77

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely short walk with no difficulty at all, offering a beautiful view of the charming village of REALMONT

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genevieve brumarty
genevieve brumarty

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Avoid after rain as it gets muddy.

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JamyAlbi
JamyAlbi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

Lovely views of the countryside between points 2 and 3

Thanks to everyone who described the walk.

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