The Baraque du Cantonier in Salles-Curan

This hike starts along a shaded stream, climbs to the Lévézou plateaus with their unobstructed views, and ends in the woods.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.90 km
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    Average duration: 4h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 253 m
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    Descent: - 258 m

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    Highest point: 1,002 m
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    Lowest point: 817 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the village of Salles-Curan, Place de la Mairie.

(S/E) From Place de La Mairie, walk along Square Eugène Viala on your right and descend to the town tour. Cross Avenue de Sully,
then descend via theGR® 62, following the red and white markings, and find the small road to Connes. Turn right.

(1) 200 m further on, leave theGR® 62 trail and continue along the road that runs alongside the stream of the same name until you reach the Baraque de Connes. Continue along this small road until you reach the Moulin de Connes.

(2) After the hamlet, take a path on the right that goes up to the "Baraque du Cantonier".

(3) When you reach the D993, cross it and turn left for about 20 metres. Take the small road to Martouret on the right. Follow it for about 1.5 km, passing under the high-voltage power lines.

(4) Take theGR® 62 on the right towards Salganset. Pass under the high-voltage power lines again and continue on the GR 62. Pass Salganset then Salgans and head towards Les Pouzes, still following the red and white markings.

(5) Cross the D73 near Les Pouzes and follow the GR 62 until you reach Bois du Bastit.

(6) Cross a wide track that leads to the wind turbines and continue on theGR®opposite, into the woods and down towards the D993. This path is also theGR® for the Grand Tour des Monts et Lacs du Lévézou.

(7) When you reach the D993, cross it and continue straight on theGR®62towards Le Bousquet.
Cross the farm straight ahead to find the small path that leads back down to the small road you took at the start.

(1) At the Cinque mill (lodge), turn left onto the small road, then 500 m further on, turn left again to find the town tour of Salles-Curan above.
Follow the path you took on the way there, alongside Square Eugène Viala, to return to the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 855 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.52 - alt. 820 m - Common junction A/R. GR62 - road
  3. 2 : km 2.86 - alt. 857 m - Turn right after the hamlet.
  4. 3 : km 4.35 - alt. 968 m - Cross the D993.
  5. 4 : km 5.72 - alt. 952 m - Turn right onto the GR 62.
  6. 5 : km 8.16 - alt. 975 m - D73 near the hamlet of Les Pouzes
  7. 6 : km 9.31 - alt. 1,002 m - Wind turbine trail
  8. 7 : km 10.88 - alt. 909 m - Cross the D911.
  9. S/E : km 12.9 - alt. 854 m - Town hall car park

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

4.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
pommade
pommade

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a well-balanced route that is accessible to all. Very shaded, making it ideal for the summer months
a bit of heritage along the way, but I don't think there's much to see in the region outside the villages

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User 17070608

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Too much driving for my liking.

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manonroro
manonroro

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk with no difficulties. Very pleasant.

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crassous gilles
crassous gilles

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route, a bit too much tarmac at the start.

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danjos
danjos

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, despite the wind, no problem with the forest and hedges acting as windbreaks, no difficulty whatsoever.

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claubert
claubert

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, but there are two streams to cross along this route. In winter, it is impossible to cross them without getting your feet wet, as the first stream is at least 30 cm deep at this time of year (located a quarter of the way along the route) and the second is completely impassable, located after the hamlet of Salganset. We bypassed it by taking the road from Salganset to Salgans.

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waiwaite
waiwaite

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike with varied landscapes.

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eliane.nouviale@
eliane.nouviale@

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike with pretty trails.
Beautiful views.
A pleasant hike near the wind turbines.
Eliane

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mouche12
mouche12

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike around Salles Curan with a beautiful view of Lévézou.

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Pgd79
Pgd79

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route with many shaded paths. Starting near Salganset, you can take a break at Salle Curan or have a picnic along the Conne stream to break up the journey.

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