From the vineyards to Le Rozier

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First stage of a six-day circular route starting from the village of Les Vignes. This stage serves as a ‘warm-up’ to Le Rozier.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Entre Causse Méjean et Gorges du Tarn

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.46 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 804 ft
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    Descent: - 846 ft
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    Highest point: 1,549 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,309 ft
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Bridge over the Tarn at Les Vignes
The secluded hamlet of La Sablière

Description of the walk

This description is taken, with permission, from Netra’s description of the final stage of the Tour du Causse Méjan.

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, then south-west.

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(S) From the accommodation on Route de la Malène, head towards the village centre and the bridge. Cross 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 closer to 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 at La Sablière (private property), note the cable that crosses the river high above, providing a gondola link between these dwellings and the road on the opposite bank. The path winds upwards in switchbacks to bypass the houses on the left. It then heads off towards the south-west. Pass by the ruins of dwellings 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 until you reach a Fork in the road. Turn left to reach the village centre (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 1,381 ft - Les Vignes
  2. 1 : mi 0.56 - alt. 1,460 ft - Turn-off towards the banks of the - Tarn (rivère)
  3. 2 : mi 1.83 - alt. 1,368 ft - La Jonquière
  4. 3 : mi 4.06 - alt. 1,309 ft - La Sablière
  5. 4 : mi 4.94 - alt. 1,430 ft - Boubals
  6. 5 : mi 5.94 - alt. 1,470 ft - Exit from wooded area
  7. E : mi 7.46 - alt. 1,316 ft - Le Rozier. Near the - Jonte (rivière)

Notes

At the Boubals ruins, shelter is available.

Accommodation at the starting point:
A warm welcome at the Le Grillon hotel and restaurant, which offers a variety of entertainment in the summer. You are allowed to park one vehicle free of charge for six days in their secure car park.
Tourist Office branch open nearby (July–August) – Shops selling local produce and a bakery
Gorges shuttle bus during the summer season.

Accommodation at the finish point:
Several hotels in the village of Le Rozier (search for them using your favourite search engine). There are also several restaurants.

Worth a visit

A footpath, below the accommodation, leads to a campsite on the right bank of the Tarn.

Reviews and comments

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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A route with no major difficulties. The path is very pleasant and offers lovely views of the River Tarn.

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