Cunac walks

This is a circular trail that winds east and west of Cunac, jumping from one stream to another. Along the way, walkers will discover the meadows and valleys of the Albi plateaus.

A circular route through the Saint-Juérienne countryside before approaching the Tarn, its steelworks and power stations. A prelude to a visit to the Saut du Tarn Museum, on a natural site that remains exceptional despite human development.

Starting from Les Avalats on the banks of the Tarn, climb up to the agricultural plateau towards Cunac and then head back east towards Marsal through the woods on the left bank of the Tarn. After the Puech Mergou farm, the return journey is downhill through the woods towards the river and then along the riverbank on a path isolated from the D172. The route is poorly signposted. The use of GPS is recommended.

A lovely circular route close to Albi, which takes you to Les Avalats with beautiful views of the Tarn valley. Wild paths through the woods alternate with meadows and vineyards.

The 'Jardin de la Berbie' garden, the Parc Rochegude, a route along the 'Ruisseau du Caussels' stream, a stroll along the Tarn river and, of course, the architectural highlights of Albi beautiful pink city, all enhance this urban tour.

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 short, unpretentious route in the Albi countryside. Avoid in hot weather as there is little shade and some road.

A walk through the Albi countryside, where groves and meadows alternate, bordered by hedges of various trees and shrubs. La Gaugne comes from the Occitan word Gaulha, which means marshland bordering a stream. Indeed, numerous wells and small ponds dot the route and the meadows are often waterlogged after heavy or prolonged periods of rain.

This short route is ideal for getting back into shape. It is easy and runs alongside the Tarn for long enough to allow for a bit of effort at the end of the route, in the middle of the woods.

A lovely family walk, there and back, strolling along the Tarn.

The path starts at the chapel of Taillefer, winding its way through plains, hills and valleys, through woods, fields and pastures. It runs alongside part of the Lézert, which is very pleasant in spring, where the paths are truly beautiful.

A route through the city to discover the beautiful city of Albi, clad entirely in brick, as you stroll through its streets lined with half-timbered houses.

Route proposed by the Maison Sport Santé of the OMEPS in Albi. A walking route in the heart of Albi, linking the two banks of the Tarn and allowing you to discover the city’s main iconic sites. Two levels are available to suit everyone’s abilities and goals. The easy route is designed to get everyone moving again. It involves walking to Rochegude Park, going round it, then returning to the starting point, the footbridge. The intermediate route extends the walk towards Pratgraussals Park, allowing you to gradually increase the duration and distance. These routes allow you to reap the initial health benefits, even with a limited amount of walking, provided you walk regularly and at a moderate intensity (between 4,000 and 7,000 steps a day). They form part of an initiative to promote daily physical activity, demonstrating that the benefits appear well before reaching 10,000 steps.

This short, unpretentious walk offers a glimpse of the countryside, just a stone's throw from the cathedral. This route is pleasant in cool or winter weather, just to get some fresh air. This circular is for those who love the sun and want to keep their shoes clean.

This hike allows you to discover the Tarn valley between Albi and Ambialet. You will walk from the plateaus to the banks of the Tarn, discovering pretty villages and the hamlet of Nicolaï Greschny.

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.

The green lung of the Albigeois region, the Saint-Quintin Forest in Cagnac-les-Mines is a paradise for walkers. Located between the Ruisseau de la Mouline stream and the old Albi-Cagnac railway line, this path is appreciated for its tranquillity and bucolic walks. Yellow and white-redGR®36markings.

This is a very well-marked hike that offers magnificent views of the Albigeois region.

A walk on the hillsides of Labastide offering beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

A walk in the Albigeois region, through woods and groves, to discover the valleys and hillsides that stretch just a stone’s throw from the Episcopal City.

A varied hike between hills (les Puechs) and valleys in the woods and fields south of Albi. You will explore the Albi countryside via several hiking trails (PR®) and unmarked connecting routes.

This route takes you through the countryside north of Albi, between bucolic marl-limestone hills, woods and fields. You will discover the small heritage of the Tarn: stone walls, wayside crosses, wells, millstones and huts.

An easy and pleasant walk through the gently rolling countryside of the Albigeois. The two circular loops consist of the Chemin de la Borie Sèche and the Sentier de la Foun del Tel. You can therefore choose, depending on your mood and fitness level, to do just one circular loop or both together.

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.

The Dels Galloromans trail begins in the village of Lamillarié. The name of this hike comes from its rich Gallo-Roman past. The Roman road that came from Albi and followed the ridges to Castres gives us an insight into the wealth of yesterday. Several sites have been discovered in this countryside, from where you can see the Pic du Caylou and the Montagne Noire in the distance. Trail of community interest created by the Centre Tarn Tourist Office. See § Practical information.

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.

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 Chemin des Puechs en Assou will take you through the village of Fauch before heading out into the countryside. Legend has it that Fauch owes its origins to a secondary Roman road that linked the Albi lowlands to the mountains. It has a turbulent past due to its former status as a stronghold. It was the scene of civil wars in the late 16th century and sieges between 1621 and 1653. A trail of community interest created by the Centre Tarn Tourist Office. See § Practical information.

Walking or mountain biking route: this circular loop around the Sainte-Marie Trench starts at the Esplanade de Cap Découverte and offers a bird’s-eye view of the trench. It passes through the Bassin de Nicou and Lac des Laurentides. We will also follow the botanical garden and its wetland, home to water irises and water lilies. Finally, we’ll finish this walk by crossing the Parc des Titans, then taking a section of the Charbon au Soleil interpretive trail in the Parc du Carbonifère.