Crespin (Tarn) walks

An excursion in the coolness of the Andouquette. You will be charmed by this stream that will accompany you all along its gorge. You will be surrounded by unspoilt nature.

This circular is part of the Grand 8 route in Ségala Carmausin. You will walk through the Tarn countryside along pretty paths lined with low walls and wooden bridges, enjoying lovely views of the surrounding area.

After descending the rocky path that leads to the banks of the Cérou, follow the river to Pont de Maux. Climb back up to Bellerive, then take the road back to Saint-Jean-de-Marcel.

On the Ségala plateau, in the Tarn, rises Mont du Puy Saint-Georges, dominated by the ruins of the 13th-century Saint-Barthélémy Church. From the summit, a splendid view unfolds before us and, in fine weather, one can see the Pyrenees and admire the sunsets.This short route is a return walk, with no signposting.

The Las Planques chapel is a remarkable example of southern Romanesque art.It is nestled on a rocky promontory in the middle of the woods and majestically overlooks the Viaur Gorges.This long circular route is less difficult to access than the one from Pampelonne (published on Visorando).Although classified as moderately difficult, you will need to be reasonably fit to cover the distance and negotiate the rollercoaster terrain of the Viaur. PLEASE NOTE: Following the flooding of the Viaur, as of 20 February 2026, the trail is inaccessible between the Viaduct and the Tanus Bridge, and most likely for the section leading to the Las Planques footbridge.

Discover the Las Planques Chapel for modest walkers such as children or elderly people and/or non-athletic people. Walkers can enjoy a stroll through the woods and admire the chapel, the Viaur river and the unspoilt, wild surroundings.

A shortened circular route to explore the Chapel of Las Planques, nestled in the woods. Although short, this route requires some effort to tackle the numerous ascents and descents that follow one another in succession.

A beautiful, small but challenging unpaved circuit for a half-day of physical exertion. Although classified as moderately difficult, you will need to be reasonably fit to tackle the rollercoaster ride of the Viaur. Woods, water, views and old stones are here for your viewing pleasure.

Discover the village of Lédas-et-Penthiès by following the “Randonnée Paysanne”, which will take you from the village to the Cérou valley, home to the ruins of the Moulin de Penthiès. (October 2024: installation of around forty signposts (featuring a millwheel symbol) to guide you along the circular route – update to the route by removing a section of road)

This easy midday walk is best undertaken in hot or very hot weather. Indeed, it takes place entirely in the woodland and along the Viaur, and almost entirely on signposted paths. However, it is not a circular route; nevertheless, the view over the Viaur is very pleasant and, above all, it is very comfortable there, sheltered from the heat. This path is little used. It is situated on the Chemin des Planques.

From Pampelonne, your steps will take you to the Viaur Valley via the ruins of Château de Thuriès. A beautiful hike, mostly through woods, then along the banks of the Viaur, where you can enjoy the coolness in summer.

This route will take you through part of the Ségala region in the Tarn and along the paths once used by mining peasants to reach the mines around Carmaux.

A beautiful excursion for lovers of unspoilt wilderness. Almost the entire hike is on narrow paths, grassy or rocky tracks. The return journey is a rollercoaster ride, mostly through the Gorges du Viaur Sauvage.

Hike located at the confluence of three valleys and between two picturesque villages, Saint-Just and Castelpers. Castelpers is an ancient fortified site mentioned in the Book of Miracles of Sainte-Foy de Conques. It has become a very popular destination. All that remains of this former seigneury and barony belonging to the Castelpers family (13th to 17th century) is the pre-Romanesque chapel known as Notre-Dame du Roc. This small sanctuary overlooks the Giffou gorges from a height of 150 metres and houses a statue of the Virgin Mary crushing three black snakes. The Chapel of Saint-Jean de Castelpers (2 km away), nestled in the middle of the woods, was originally a small abbey that became a flourishing priory until the end of the Crusades.

A walk through the Ségala Tarnais, offering a variety of agricultural and woodland landscapes on schist bedrock deeply carved by numerous streams and tributaries of the Tarn. This route descends towards the Tarn valley, which you follow for a while before returning to the plateau via the left bank of the Aygou. See practical information regarding the shorter version of this walk. From (10 to 11) there are no signposts. After that,PR® signposts lead you back to the starting point.

Hike in the Ségala Tarnais, which offers a variety of agricultural and forest landscapes on a schistose subsoil deeply carved by numerous streams and rivers that flow into the Tarn. This route descends towards the Tarn valley, which you follow for a while before returning to the plateau via the right bank of the Aygou. This is a yellow-markedPR® trail with signposts at major crossroads.

This magnificent and surprisingly unexpected circuit takes place on the outskirts of Albi. Its undergrowth, meadows and small rollercoaster-like hills will quickly make you forget the 900 m of road at the start. The trail takes you down to the Lézert, passing through Puech Miral and Puech Mège, where you can discover the ruins of the Château de Labastide-Vassals and its mill. You will walk through a wild and invigorating landscape.

A hike along a bend in the Tarn, taking the tourist route which is very quiet but not suitable for hikers who dislike tarmac. Passes by a viewpoint, the hamlet of Pécotte where an old ferry is on display, a chapel and an old fortified house.

Hike in the wild Viaur Valley. Mostly shaded trail with pleasant passages along the Viaur and beautiful views of the valley. Discover the landscapes that inspired the Occitan poet and writer Jean Boudou. Best done in summer as the path along the Viaur is impassable during high water periods.

A beautiful hike that will take you from the shady banks of the Viaur to the Pont de Cirou site. In Pampelonne, if you wish, you can visit the ruins of the Château de Thuriès, which overlooks the rocky bend of the Viaur. Finally, to finish, stop at the Vieux Mirandol viewpoint before returning to your car. Moderator's note Trail closed by municipal decree due to risk of rockfall from 31 May 2022 until further notice, see notices.