Path between valleys and hills in Terre-Clapier

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.44 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 263 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 257 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 454 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 329 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Start near the wash house. Take the dirt track leading to Le Suquet. Turn left twice, then take the first dirt track on the right.

(1) At Le Suquet, take the gravel path on the right for about 800 metres.

(2) When you reach the edge of a field, turn right and walk along the woods for 100 m, then turn right again.

(3) Turn left and walk for about 1,500 metres towards La Semadié and cross the hamlet.

(4) Turn left onto the Villefranche road.

(5) After about 700 m, take the gravel path before the bridge that climbs towards Ramaillou. When you reach the farm, follow the path that goes around it on the left and walk about 1,500 m to reach the D86 road.

(6) Cross carefully and head towards Bans.

(7) Before Bans, take the path on the right that goes around the hamlet. Then continue to the right and cross a field for a few dozen metres.

(8) Enter the forest and walk for about 600 metres before reaching two chicanes, which you cross in succession to reach the road.

(9) Turn right and climb towards the D86.

(10) When you reach the D86 road, cross it towards the village of Saint-Salvy de Fourestes. At the fork, keep left to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 356 m - Wash house - Departure sign
  2. 1 : km 1.04 - alt. 364 m - Suquet Farm
  3. 2 : km 1.65 - alt. 341 m - Field limit
  4. 3 : km 1.99 - alt. 380 m - Across the fields towards La Semadié
  5. 4 : km 3.39 - alt. 384 m - La Semadié hamlet crossroads
  6. 5 : km 4.21 - alt. 332 m - Bridge
  7. 6 : km 6.02 - alt. 452 m - Crossing the D86
  8. 7 : km 6.36 - alt. 451 m - Crossroads before the hamlet of Bans
  9. 8 : km 7.01 - alt. 442 m - Forest entrance
  10. 9 : km 7.71 - alt. 374 m - Junction with the road to the D86
  11. 10 : km 8.26 - alt. 426 m - Crossing the D86
  12. S/E : km 9.44 - alt. 356 m - Wash house - Departure sign

Notes

Tarn Centre Tourist Office
8, Place de la République
81120 Réalmont - Tel. 05 63 79 05 45

Montredon-Labessonnié Welcome Centre
2 Avenue des Pyrénées
81360 Montredon-Labessonnié
Tel.

Worth a visit

(S/E) Saint-Salvy de Fourestes wash house.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
julien1983
julien1983

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Good signposting and beautiful views.

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SMeredith
SMeredith

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with varied landscapes, including valleys and hills, meadows and woods, and some beautiful views.

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lascazes
lascazes

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done on a very hot day. Long stretches exposed to the sun. Better to choose a cooler day. Insufficient signage on the first part at points 2 and 3.
The descent before point 9 is a bit thorny. It's a shame that the end of the route is on the road. It took us 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete the route.

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Not many surprises on this route, except at the start where you really have to look hard! There are much better things to do in this sector.

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Raven 81340
Raven 81340

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice little hike this afternoon after work
The time given on the website is overestimated
Took 2 hours and 10 minutes at a leisurely pace
The sign at the start of the trail indicates 2 hours 30 minutes, which is more realistic

Beautiful view of the middle ground... of the Tarn
The Tarn countryside is soothing after the stress of work

It's a shame that the final stretch is on tarmac

Can't we find a little path for the return trip?

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montagnejeanmarc
montagnejeanmarc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk, alternating between ascents and descents, varied landscapes... If you search for Terre Clapiers on your GPS, this term does not exist; you must enter Saint Salvy de Fourestes.

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Paillette81
Paillette81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, well-marked hike. Remember to check the weather conditions, because although the views are magnificent, it is also very windy. So make sure you wrap up warm in mid-season.

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LluchV
LluchV

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A must-do on a clear day to enjoy the 360° view when you reach the ridges.
On 21 March 2021, the sky gradually turned grey and a strong wind began to blow, with gusts of over 50 km/h at the hilltops: it's freezing!

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Martine G8.
Martine G8.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, lovely views, no particular difficulty, we took 45 minutes less to complete it. Avoid in strong winds...

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