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Dourdou de Camarès (rivière) walks
Col des Saints route
Visorando Member
12.03 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,627 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Murat-sur-Vèbre (Tarn)
A very beautiful hike where you will find a dolmen and a menhir statue, flower-lined paths, and views of the Murat countryside, Camarès and the slopes of Espinouse.
Part of this route follows the ancient Roman road which became the Via Tolosana in the Middle Ages, the route from Arles to Santiago de Compostela.
The Château de Saint-Izaire trail
10.39 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,168 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Izaire (Aveyron)
In the heart of the Rougier de Camarès and crossed by the Dourdou, the medieval village of Saint-Izaire welcomes us with its imposing suspension bridge, its red sandstone church and its 14th-century castle (former residence of the bishops of Vabres l'Abbaye). You will be charmed by this delightful village, where the sun gives the red stone facades a flamboyant appearance.
Circular route from Camarès to Les Pradels starting from the lake
6.47 mi
+843 ft
-833 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
If you love the countryside, beautiful views, discovering unusual sites, walking up and down hills; in short, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the peace and quiet, this hike is sure to satisfy you.
Maliver Route
5.02 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,703 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Brusque (Aveyron)
At the summit of Maliver (alt. 901m), there is a stunning viewpoint and an information board about the Haut Dourdou valley.
This route can be combined with the Dent de Saint-Jean route.
The Dourdou valley, the ridges and the summit of Merdelou
10.72 mi
+2,756 ft
-2,746 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Brusque (Aveyron)
Varied landscapes and numerous viewpoints. A few very steep climbs! Orientation table at the summit.
A few sections on roads in the valley and on tracks along the ridges (tracks built for the installation and maintenance of the wind turbines)
Rich and varied flora: in late April, a carpet of daffodils at the summit; in late June, a profusion of gentians, large daisies and… wild strawberries.
The Graouzou Aqueduct
2.80 mi
+374 ft
-374 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Vabres-l'Abbaye (Aveyron)
At the start, the village of red sandstone offers a walk featuring medieval ruins and 19th-century buildings. The route is shaded by oak woods. The canal bridge halfway along the route now serves as a footbridge spanning the Graouzou.
Ascent to the pumping station starting from Ouyre
2.42 mi
+525 ft
-692 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
The walk starts from the Route de Camarès in Brusque, which passes through the hamlet of Ouyre. If you avoid days when there are pétanque tournaments, you’ll find a parking space at the side of the road.
Circular walk in Camarès via the lake, La Garde and the Roman road
2.72 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
A walk suitable for everyone despite its 120-metre elevation gain. Along the route you will discover the Camarès water sports centre (in the summer season), its old streets leading up to the ancient castle, its monumental Virgin Mary statue, and its panoramic views of the village and the surrounding countryside.
Circular Campels loop via Verrières
2.76 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Montlaur (Aveyron) (Aveyron)
This walk, with little change in altitude, offers a lesser-known side to the Rougier de Camarès canyons. It is a journey into the world of sheep and the farmers who work to supply milk to the cheese dairies.
Walk between Dourdou and historic Camarès
3.00 mi
+331 ft
-335 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
Pleasant walk starting from the centre of Camarès (you can also start from the leisure centre car park) along the Dourdou river, passing through Camarès "Ville haute" (upper town), the ruins of the old fortified town, the castle currently being restored, the rose garden, and enjoy the panoramic view from the old bell tower.