Three castles route in Onet-le-Château

A route in nature, yet very close to Rodez. You can admire three castles and old houses along the route.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.64 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 118 m
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    Descent: - 114 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 629 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 533 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Château de Fontanges car park.

(S/E) Turn right facing the château. Walk along it, turning left. A short climb will take you past the club house, then you will find yourself in the middle of fields. You will come to a crossroads.

(1) Take the path on the right, cross the D568 with caution and continue for about 500 metres.

(2) If you want to see Floyrac Castle, take the path on the right and walk for about 400 metres. You will see it behind the entrance gate. Then turn back.

(2) Continue straight ahead. On your left, you will pass a small aerodrome surrounded by nature. You will reach the Basterie crossroads.

(3) Turn left, then after 200 metres, turn right to arrive at the gate of the Parc du Château de Labro, now converted into a luxury hotel. You can see the château as you walk along the small road leading to the car park. Retrace your steps and continue to the right.

At the cross, turn right again, pass the Praderie buildings and you will come to a four-way crossroads. Turn right towards Onet Village and its château.

(5) Go up to the left towards the château. It is possible to visit it at certain times. Then take the main road through the village.

(6) At the crossroads, turn left onto Chemin de la Fumade and you will reach a roundabout.

(7) Go around it on the right to follow the Route de Bel Air and enter the neighbourhood of the same name.

(8) Just before the fire station, turn left and continue straight ahead for about 500 metres.

(1) Turn right to reach the finish point at Château de Fontanges (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 533 m - Château de Fontanges
  2. 1 : km 1.32 - alt. 577 m - Crossroads, on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.27 - alt. 573 m - Crossroads at Château de Floyrac
  4. 3 : km 4.09 - alt. 587 m - La Basterie, on the left
  5. 4 : km 4.58 - alt. 596 m - Labro Castle
  6. 5 : km 5.94 - alt. 626 m - Onet Village Castle
  7. 6 : km 6.24 - alt. 615 m - Crossroads, on the left
  8. 7 : km 6.81 - alt. 604 m - Roundabout
  9. 8 : km 7.82 - alt. 597 m - Bel Air, on the left
  10. S/E : km 9.64 - alt. 534 m - Château de Fontanges

Notes

Park in the car park in front of Fontanges Castle, now converted into a hotel. If it is full, there is a car park along the D568 nearby.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Ma Mie
Ma Mie

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike (or rather walk). No difficulty

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Faf12
Faf12
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very easy hike, which could be called the 4 castles! (Fontanges, Floyrac, Labro and Onet)
Unfortunately, there is a bit of road walking, but it is not too busy and there are pavements.
Very easy, with no elevation gain. Can be done by bike!
You can park just after Fontanges Castle, on the new road leading up to Bel Air. Carpool parking, not very busy.

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jougla jean michel
jougla jean michel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike.

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mimi52
mimi52

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

easy hike, very exposed on the way there

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Mamie Mary
Mamie Mary

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike

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randobambi
randobambi
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Very easy hike. The parts in the countryside exploring the castles were beautiful, as was the walk through Ornet le Château. However, walking along the road and through the housing estate spoiled the experience somewhat.

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VHB
VHB
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely, easy walk (apart from the uphill stretch at the very beginning) through the Aveyron countryside. None of the castles are open to visitors, but they add interest to the walk.

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randobambi
randobambi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike was nice, but it's a shame that the first two castles are inaccessible

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Floflo12
Floflo12

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No


Very pleasant walk, close to Rodez – very easy parking – allow about 2 hours, without breaks.

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Maiko
Maiko

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy hike, beautiful trails, beautiful castles to discover.
On a clear day, there are views of the Aubrac.
Eliane

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ESMS
ESMS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very easy, with beautiful castles: Fontanges, Floyrac, Vabre Labro, Onet le Château.
Hike organised during Blue March to raise awareness of physical activity and cancer prevention.
A must-do

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Blacaïn
Blacaïn
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I recommend it!
A very beautiful short hike that gives a good overview of the surrounding countryside.
The three castles are easy to find (in fact, you can't miss them!) and all three are splendid.
I did the walk in January and the path wasn't very muddy at all. I even managed to squeeze in a picnic break in a field thanks to the sunshine that day.

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jipe12
jipe12

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very interesting route, don't miss the Château de Floirac, and if you're lucky enough to meet one of the neighbours who is a former stained glass craftsman, even better. His workshop is recognisable before the château, all the windows are stained glass.

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