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Fayssac walks
Around Fayssac
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4.96 mi
+325 ft
-348 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Fayssac (Tarn)
Starting from the small village of Fayssac, this easy hike takes place in gently rolling countryside where cultivated fields, meadows and vineyards share the landscape. On a clear day, the view stretches as far as the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees. The route alternates between wide paths and small, mostly quiet tarmac roads, which do nothing to detract from the feeling of calm and tranquillity that prevails throughout.
A walk through the Gaillac vineyards and their châteaux
8.55 mi
+597 ft
-591 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Senouillac (Tarn)
From Senouillac, a village perched above the Tarn valley, you will walk through the vine-covered hillsides of the “Gaillacois” appellation. You will be surprised by the wealth of private châteaux such as those of Mauriac, Salettes and La Bonnette, but also by the light-coloured natural stone, which is ubiquitous in all the older buildings.
Cestayrols hills circuit
4.12 mi
+246 ft
-262 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Cestayrols (Tarn)
Circuit around Cestayrols, a 12th-century fortified village, through the undergrowth and vine-covered hillsides.
Through vineyards and hillsides around Cestayrols
14.13 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,276 ft
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cestayrols (Tarn)
A beautiful hike through vineyards, valleys and hillsides around Cestayrols. A few beautiful residences dot the route and add to its charm. Best done on a beautiful autumn day when the vineyards change colour.
There is a little bit of tarmac on this hike, but it is on quiet, bucolic country roads.
The Albi hillsides from Cestayrols to Lincarque
6.27 mi
+538 ft
-541 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cestayrols (Tarn)
A short, unpretentious walk, just to get some fresh air.This trail will take you through a landscape of valleys and small hills planted with vines.Along the way, you'll also find some lovely surprises in the form of small rural heritage sites dotted around the landscape, such as dovecotes and wash houses.
Walk around Mauriac
4.58 mi
+630 ft
-627 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Senouillac (Tarn)
Starting from the small village of Mauriac, this short hike, accessible to all, takes you through valleys carpeted with vineyards and small hills offering views of the Gaillac plain and, on a clear day, the Montagne Noire and even the Pyrenees. A few beautifully restored dovecotes and some noble residences adorn the route.
Roumanou trail
5.24 mi
+246 ft
-236 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Cestayrols (Tarn)
A short walk through rolling countryside covered with vineyards and meadows. Rural heritage, crosses and dovecotes throughout this route. A short stretch of very shady and quiet road.
Yellow markings, not very visible in places.
In the footsteps of the Cistercian monks around Castanet
9.86 mi
+997 ft
-1,020 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Castanet (Tarn) (Tarn)
In days gone by, the monks of Bonnecombe Abbey, near Rouergue, used the “Chemin des Moines” to transport various produce they grew around a barn south of Castanet.This path winds through a landscape of copses, vineyards and traditional farmhouses that characterise the hillsides of Albi.
This route is a shortened circular route of the so-called official 21 km route.
Small churches, vineyards and châteaux around Cahuzac-sur-Vère
9.05 mi
+509 ft
-525 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cahuzac-sur-Vère (Tarn)
A walk in the gently rolling countryside of Cahuzac-sur-Vère to discover two charming little churches and two castles, one of which houses a renowned gourmet restaurant. We are in the Gaillac region, and most of the route takes place among vineyards, small woods and cultivated fields.
From La Vère to Saint-Hussou
8.29 mi
+719 ft
-745 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cahuzac-sur-Vère (Tarn)
Vineyards and fields stretch from one stream to the next, dotted with beautiful residences such as the Château-Musée du Cayla, dovecotes and pretty villages. This route guarantees a pleasant half-day out in the countryside.
Through vineyards and valleys around Broze
6.46 mi
+574 ft
-591 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Broze (Tarn)
Just a few minutes from the centre of Gaillac, this is a peaceful walk, ideal for a half-day outing. The circuit passes through unspoilt countryside where vineyards, meadows and small woods share the space. In this landscape of rolling hills and valleys, a few beautiful houses and wine estates dot the route. Not to mention the views of the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees on a clear day to top it all off.
The Postman's Round east of Villeneuve-sur-Vère
6.61 mi
+594 ft
-594 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Vère (Tarn)
A pleasant ride through the countryside north of Albi. Meadows alternate with vineyards under the wheels of the postman's old bicycle.
The postman's round (short version)
6.24 mi
+666 ft
-686 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Vère (Tarn)
This hike around Villeneuve-sur-Vère allows you to discover the beauty of the Causse Cordais landscapes. You will walk among white stones, cereal fields and vineyards near local producers: lentils, oil, brandies and Gaillac wines.
Circular from Souel to Saint-Jean via Croix des Fargues
7.91 mi
+974 ft
-971 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Souel (Tarn)
Beautiful trails leading to the highlights and symbolic sites of Cordes, such as the former leprosarium, the Chapelle Saint-Jean and the Croix des Fargues. Panoramic views and numerous vantage points over Cordes punctuate the route halfway through.
On the limestone plateau between Souel and Cordes-sur-Ciel
6.26 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,017 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Souel (Tarn)
A circular route on the Causse plateau leading from the small village of Souel to Cordes-sur-Ciel, through a hilly landscape alternating between vineyards, cultivated fields, meadows and small woods. A pretty lake, a few beautifully restored houses and a small chapel nestled in a valley dot this rural route, not to mention the numerous viewpoints over the town of Cordes, classified as a Grand Site de Midi-Pyrénées.
The countryside around Florentin and Rouffiac
10.21 mi
+768 ft
-778 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Florentin (Tarn)
An easy walk along the paths and country lanes near Albi
Vineyards, small villages and dovecotes around Château du Cayla
9.22 mi
+738 ft
-741 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vieux (Tarn) (Tarn)
A hike between vineyards and hills which enables you to discover a gently undulating landscape where pretty small villages and lovely dovecotes, enhanced by their careful restoration, nestle. The Château-Musée du Cayla which is located on the walk could also provide amateur historians and literature buffs with a splendid cultural stopover, following in the footsteps of Maurice and Eugénie de Guérin, whose correspondence is still famous.
Circular of Castelnau-de-Lévis
4.53 mi
+568 ft
-554 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Castelnau-de-Lévis (Tarn)
This pleasant short walk will introduce you to the old village of Castelnau, its tower, its church and other elements of its architectural heritage. You will also discover the ridges among the vineyards, which offer panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and the city of Albi.
Chemin de Bouissières
2.43 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Castelnau-de-Lévis (Tarn)
An easy walk, suitable for young children, through typical Albigeois countryside, offering the chance to discover the local flora and fauna.
Viewpoints over the Castelnau tower in the first part of the route and over the Mirgouses plain in the second part.
Best enjoyed in cool weather or during the mid-season, due to the lack of shade.
Fonfrège loop to Les Bouissières
6.75 mi
+673 ft
-676 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Castelnau-de-Lévis (Tarn)
On the right bank of the Tarn, Castelnau-de-Lévis is a walk between ridges, plateaus and hills with remarkable views of the surrounding valleys. A beautiful architectural heritage of half-timbered houses, dovecotes, crosses and a castle.
Alos circular loop
7.25 mi
+823 ft
-840 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Alos (Tarn) (Tarn)
About fifteen kilometres from Gaillac, this is an easy hike in a peaceful setting of rolling hills, woods and vineyards. A few beautiful residences and several dovecotes dot the route, adding to its charm.
Around Livers-Cazelles
6.61 mi
+883 ft
-889 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Livers-Cazelles (Tarn)
A walk to discover the castles near Cordes. The Château de Cazelles was an advanced defence for Cordes. The Château de Livers dates from the 15th century and owes its charm to the Renaissance. The route only follows wide paths and trails.
Le Puech de Mourens
5.95 mi
+377 ft
-394 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Rouffiac (Tarn) (Tarn)
Treat yourself to a few hours walking along a path covered in dry leaves, admiring the landscape, crossing a stream and listening to the birds to refresh your body and mind. This trail offers a typical view of the Tarn hills, with old crosses, farms scattered along the way and beautiful dovecotes.
The Fourmageouge Trail
5.22 mi
+348 ft
-344 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Rouffiac (Tarn) (Tarn)
A circular route through the typical hillsides of the Albi region, for a breath of fresh air and nature. This route is the second of the Chemins de Maussans, the former name of the commune of Rouffiac.
Around Loubers, in the Cordais region
13.62 mi
+892 ft
-889 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Loubers (Tarn)
A hike that alternates between small villages, castles and churches, with the added bonus of a breathtaking view of Cordes-sur-Ciel.
Best done in spring or, even better, in October, when the vines change colour.
In summer, the shaded areas in the undergrowth are very welcome.
