10,000-STEP TRAILS: EASY AND INTERMEDIATE ROUTES IN ALBI

Parking is available at the Pratgraussals car park, which accommodates both cars and motorhomes and is situated right next to the route’s starting point. From the car park, leave the cemetery on your left to reach the start of the Chemin de Pratgraussals at the Tarn river and the footbridge.

(S/E) Cross the footbridge towards Albi town centre, then turn left towards the square.

(1) Walk past #Albi and continue straight on towards Sainte-Cécile Cathedral.

(2) Walk along the right-hand side of it. At the end of the street, continue to the right until you reach Place Lapérouse.

(3) Cross the square and head straight ahead to Rochegude Park.

(4) Then walk around Parc Rochegude and exit via the same route you entered.

(4) Return to the starting point by following the route in reverse.

(S/E) This marks the end of the so-called “easy” route. If you feel up to it, you can continue along the route.

Take Rue de Lamothe on the left towards Pratgraussals Park. Then enter the park, turn left and walk around the lake. Continue to the dog park.

(5) Then take the path on the left above the Pratgraussals lake.

(6) Walk past the tennis courts, go round the park, then take the footbridge to return to the starting point (S/E).

Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water, comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather conditions.

An urban route alternating between the town centre, riverbanks and green spaces.

• Aim for a moderate-intensity walk (you should be able to talk, but not sing).
• Stay alert when crossing roads.
• You can take breaks in the parks, where you can do muscle-strengthening exercises, such as planks, using the booklet provided with the route.
• The route is accessible all year round.

• Sainte-Cécile Cathedral: Albi’s iconic monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Toulouse-Lautrec Museum: located in the Palais de la Berbie.
• Historic centre: typical narrow streets and red-brick architecture.
• Footbridge: a modern link offering a view over the Tarn (2025).
• Grand Théâtre d’Albi: the city’s major cultural venue.
• Banks of the Tarn: pleasant walks along the water’s edge.
• Rochegude Park: a wooded park ideal for a peaceful break.
• Pratgraussals Park: a large natural space perfect for relaxation.