From Les Vignes to Le Rozier, along the Tarn

The final stage of this walk, and undoubtedly the easiest. The path follows the course of the Tarn and offers beautiful views of the river at various points.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour du Causse Méjan

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.15 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 791 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 837 ft

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    Highest point: 1,545 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,309 ft

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Description of the walk

Start at the village of Les Vignes, on the right bank of the Tarn. The route follows the course of the Tarn, mostly at a higher elevation, heading south for roughly the first two-thirds of the way, then south-west.

Red and white markings

(S) Cross the bridge over the Tarn, turn immediately right and follow the road as it climbs gently.

(1) Before reaching a hairpin bend, take a path on the right which, through the woodland, leads towards the riverbed. The path crosses pastures and then runs along the edge of the woods.

(2) The path leaves the riverbank to gain height. It then runs along a cliff ledge for a while (offering views), before descending again and drawing closer to the river (access to the riverbank is possible in places).

(3) As you approach the houses, note the cable that crosses the river high above, providing a gondola link between these houses and the road on the opposite bank. The path winds upwards in hairpin bends to bypass the houses on the left. It then heads off towards the south-west. Pass the ruins of houses at a place called Boubals.

(4) Whilst remaining broadly parallel to the Tarn, the path becomes more winding.

(5) Leave the wooded area and re-enter the woods after about one kilometre. Continue south-west, roughly along the hillside and then down a gentle slope. You’ll reach a road at a bridge over the Tarn. Carry on straight ahead and you’ll soon come to a flight of steps on the left (signposted ‘PR®’ and ‘GR®’), the start and finish point of the walk (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 1,375 ft - Les Vignes – Bridge over the - Tarn (rivère)
  2. 1 : mi 0.42 - alt. 1,460 ft - Junction
  3. 2 : mi 1.68 - alt. 1,368 ft - La Jonquière
  4. 3 : mi 3.89 - alt. 1,309 ft - La Sablière
  5. 4 : mi 4.76 - alt. 1,430 ft - Boubals
  6. 5 : mi 5.74 - alt. 1,470 ft - Exit from wooded area
  7. E : mi 7.15 - alt. 1,329 ft - Le Rozier – Village entrance

Notes

Le Rozier – Hotels, restaurants, refreshments. Coach service to Millau.

Hike undertaken by the author on 4 August 2013.

Worth a visit

Views over the Tarn.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
chephilor
chephilor

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

As I’m familiar with the route, I obviously didn’t need the description.
The route was followed as marked; unlike in previous years, it was done in the direction of Les Vignes to Le Rozier, a direction which seemed more appealing to me than the other way round.
In the shade of the hillside, it is manageable even in hot weather (provided you set off in the morning, of course, and fairly early at that!).

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davidisa
davidisa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy walk. Beautiful views. A shaded route, lovely on a beautiful sunny day in August. Do as I did – enjoy dipping your feet in the Tarn. Refreshment guaranteed.

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Netra
Netra ★

Thank you, Laurent, for your reply and for the information about the shuttle.

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Laurent Herrenbeger
Laurent Herrenbeger
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk. We can take the shuttle back.

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