Discover the Martiel Dolmens

1-hour discovery hike.
You will discover several dolmens, including Bois Del Rey, Bois de Galtier, Devès des Gleyettes and the Cloup des Gleyettes basin.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.73 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 41 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 37 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 369 m
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    Lowest point: 332 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the dolmen car park in the commune of Martiel.

(S/E) Take the stony path on the right towards the dolmens.
Quickly turn right onto a dirt track. Follow the sign for dolmen to reach the first dolmens:
- dolmen 1: Bois del Rey,
- Dolmen 2: Bois de Galtier.
Complete this circular route to return to the wider path you started on. You will reach a four-way crossroads.

(1) Go straight ahead, following the sign for Cloup and Dolmen. Then turn right onto a dirt track to discover:
- Dolmen 3: Devès des Gleyettes
- a cloup: a depression to the left of the dolmen marked on the map with an arrow.
Return to the main path via the same route.
Continue right on the path, passing by a cazelle (stone hut). Walk along the edge of a field until you reach another crossroads.

(2) Turn left. Walk along the edge of the woods and return to the crossroads by the sheepfold, where you will also find a signpost.

(3) Take the path on the left, following the sign for the car park. Stay on this path, ignoring all the paths on the right and left, to reach the dolmen car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 332 m - Dolmen car park
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 345 m - Crossroads after the dolmens
  3. 2 : km 1.47 - alt. 344 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.46 - alt. 357 m - Sheepfold
  5. S/E : km 3.73 - alt. 332 m - Dolmen car park

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Azimut71
Azimut71

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

At the Bergerie crossroads and in 3, there are no more signs. Follow the description despite the yellow cross.

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Canelle
Canelle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty route dotted with interesting sights. The stone walls and abundant flowers are an added bonus at this time of year. It makes you want to explore further afield in the region.

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MIFA46
MIFA46
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting family walk, with no difficulty. Beautiful discoveries among dolmens, caselles (or gariottes?), cloup, not to mention the Margues basin...Ah ah... go and see for yourself!
It took us over an hour because we took the time to read the information boards, inspect each dolmen, the cloup, the basin, take photos, etc.

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sandrinelucas
sandrinelucas

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A delightful stroll through time and space in a beautiful setting!!!

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MNORDIC
MNORDIC

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very easy, family-friendly route... with superb dolmens!
Pretty paths and pretty caselles (stone huts) all along the route
(important: the "cloup des Gleyettes" is a bat shelter: do not disturb them!!)

We 💕 it!

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Le Cantalou
Le Cantalou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A short hike lasting just over an hour, very pleasant on the Causse plateau. Interesting dolmens and cloup.

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pouzoule
pouzoule
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a few menhirs to discover.
The path is very pleasant and not very busy.
It makes you want to do the 3-hour hike in the same place.

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