Discover the Martiel Dolmens

A 1-hour discovery walk.
You’ll discover several dolmens: the Bois Del Rey dolmen, followed by the Bois de Galtier dolmen, and finally the Devès des Gleyettes dolmen, as well as the Cloup des Gleyettes pond.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.32 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 135 ft
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    Descent: - 121 ft

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    Highest point: 1,211 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,089 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the dolmens car park in the village of Martiel.

(S/E) Set off along the stony path on the right towards the dolmens.
Turn right almost immediately onto a dirt track. Follow the sign for the ‘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’ll reach a four-way junction.

(1) Head straight on, following the sign for ‘cloup and dolmen’. Then turn right onto a dirt track to discover:
- Dolmen 3: du Devès des Gleyettes
- a ‘cloup’: a hollow to the left of the dolmen, marked on the map by an arrow-shaped line.
Return to the main path via the same route.
Continue to the right along the path, passing a cazelle. Walk along the edge of a field until you reach another crossroads.

(2) Turn left. Walk along the edge of the woodland to reach the crossroads by the sheepfold, where there is also a signpost.

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

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,089 ft - Dolmens car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.3 - alt. 1,132 ft - Crossroads after the dolmens
  3. 2 : mi 0.91 - alt. 1,129 ft - Crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 1.53 - alt. 1,171 ft - Sheepfold
  5. S/E : mi 2.32 - alt. 1,089 ft - Dolmens 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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