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Durfort (Tarn) walks
The two sides of Durfort via the Gravette Dam on Lake Cammazes
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11.90 mi
+1,942 ft
-1,952 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Durfort (Tarn) (Tarn)
A very beautiful route, almost entirely on footpaths and often through woodland.
It will allow you to discover the different facets of the two sides of Durfort up to the Gravette dam on Lake Cammazes.
The Cammazes dam from Durfort
11.45 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,969 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Durfort (Tarn) (Tarn)
Departure from the village of Durfort, home to craftsmen specialising in metalwork. You will tour the Sor valley along the ridges, culminating at the Cammazes dam, which feeds the Canal du Midi. There are many points of interest on or near the route.
Oppidum of Berniquaut
4.86 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,037 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sorèze (Tarn)
Circuit to Gallic ruins offering a 360° view of the Sorèze plain.
Oppidum of Berniquaut and Saint-Jammes Chapel
9.57 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,608 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sorèze (Tarn)
On the western edge of the Montagne Noire, this hike harmoniously combines historical remains and beautiful views. The Oppidum de Berniquaut, the excavations of medieval dwellings on the same site, a large standing stone with cup marks and the ruins of the Chapelle Saint-Jammes de Besauceles will delight history enthusiasts. Lovers of beautiful landscapes will also find something to satisfy them on this route, which overlooks the Sorèze plain from a height of over 300 metres.
The karst trail of the Causse de Sorèze
4.88 mi
+988 ft
-1,010 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Sorèze (Tarn)
This trail, thanks to its natural and historical richness, is listed as a Historic Monument and is classified as a landscape site. Through its many information panels, you can gain an understanding of the karst landscape in all its aspects. In particular, it highlights the archaeology and the exploitation of the caves as mines and quarries by humans since the Middle Ages.
Aiguille Forest
1.88 mi
+436 ft
-446 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Les Cammazes (Tarn)
Forest, forest and more forest for a short family walk.
Circular of Saint-Ferréol Lake via Cammazes Lake
11.85 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,637 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sorèze (Tarn)
Circular between Lake Saint-Ferréol and Lake Cammazes for a short day's hike.
Lovely views of the lakes, very pleasant sections in the forest, chance to spot deer, visit the Voûte de Vauban or enjoy a gourmet break in the village of Les Cammazes.
Walk around Lake Saint-Ferréol
3.02 mi
+144 ft
-125 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Sorèze (Tarn)
A short, easy walk around Lake Saint-Ferréol. It allows you to discover the different facets of this lake, which serves both as a leisure area and a reservoir for the Canal du Midi.
This route includes a short detour to the geyser below, where you can cool off and keep the children entertained.
The Roquefort Tower in Les Cammazes
7.46 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,135 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Cammazes (Tarn)
There are no signs indicating this remnant of a powerful Cathar fortress where three hundred Cathar perfects took refuge in 1209. All that remains is a tower and an intact Romanesque gate marking the entrance to the castrum. This walk along the Rigole de la Montagne and Sor rivers will reveal the entrance to the hidden path.
Tour of Lac des Cammazes
10.02 mi
+568 ft
-587 ft
5h 05
Easy
Departure from Les Cammazes (Tarn)
This hike is very easy to follow, but bring sunscreen and water if you're doing it in the middle of summer!
Above Les Cammazes via the pre-Romanesque chapel
9.17 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,142 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Cammazes (Tarn)
This hike alternates between beech, oak and chestnut forests and cattle pastures on the hillsides. The elevation gain is gentle, but the beautiful descent through the woods after Le Montagnet can be difficult in wet weather. Spring and late autumn are the best times to enjoy this route.
The Aiguille des Cammazes Forest
5.31 mi
+837 ft
-850 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Les Cammazes (Tarn)
A shaded hike through a beautiful forest that once provided charcoal.
A few pits, or charcoal pits, remain as evidence of this.
Sor Valley Trail
7.79 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,188 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Cammazes (Tarn)
This circular walk almost circles the stream that gave the valley its name. Very shaded, it is a very popular walk during the summer months.
Saint-Ferreol
8.81 mi
+988 ft
-997 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Revel (Haute-Garonne)
Section of the "sentier des sommets" trail, cut off from the link with Revel, reducing the total distance to 14 km.
No technical difficulties, with beautiful views of the Lauragais. The route ends with a shaded walk around the lake, where you can swim in season.
The Heights of Gravette
6.42 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Les Cammazes (Tarn)
From the dam, head towards the Montagne Noire Natural Park for a hike in the forest and along the river.
After a short wet crossing and a final easy climb, the arrival point reveals a magnificent view of the dam.
Lac des Cammazes and the Gravette Dam
3.52 mi
+748 ft
-748 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Les Cammazes (Tarn)
A very pleasant walk, almost entirely through forest. Wide, easily passable paths and superb views of the lake and dam.
The Revéloise roundabout
3.80 mi
+56 ft
-59 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Revel (Haute-Garonne)
This walk, which is flat and easy, takes you around the bastide town of Revéloise and allows you to discover some historical sites. The starting point is right next to the municipal swimming pool.
Circular of the Saint-Ferréol Basin from Revel
6.19 mi
+581 ft
-597 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Revel (Haute-Garonne)
A route off the beaten track to discover the Saint-Ferréol Basin, its winding paths, its famous waterfall, its cascades and, above all, its park with magnificent trees (pines, spruces, cedars, oaks, plane trees, maples, etc.). What's more, you'll discover Revel from above!