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La Cinglegros walks
Balcon du Tarn via the Gaupillat path
Visorando Member
4.56 mi
+1,923 ft
-1,932 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Les Vignes (Lozère)
A superb walk along the left bank of the Gorges du Tarn. The Gaupillat path, which is little-used and unspoilt, first crosses the Pas de l’Arc, then continues along the hillside to lead to the foot of the Cinglegros, the region’s iconic rock. The real frustration of no longer being able to climb the ladders leading to the summit – following an indefinite ban – is, however, offset by the climb up the Pas des Trois Fondus. The numerous rungs set into the rock and the three metal ladders to be scaled quickly get the adrenaline pumping and add a very challenging element to the route. The return journey is a leisurely one along the Martel path, passing close to the last point of interest encountered, the Baousso del Biel, another natural arch of remarkable size. Once back in La Bourgarie, you can take the time to admire the Causse architecture of this tiny, timeless hamlet, where the stone buildings are very well preserved.
Walks near La Cinglegros
From Le Rozier to La Viale via the Corniches de la Jonte
7.05 mi
+2,766 ft
-1,148 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Le Rozier (Lozère)
This is the stage with the most elevation gain, but it is superb! The passage along the ledge above the Gorges de la Jonte offers magnificent aerial views. It is also a great place to watch vultures in flight.
Le Rozier - Les Vignes
7.50 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,043 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Rozier (Lozère)
Thisthird stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean takes place entirely within the Gorges du Tarn. Following wide tracks or good footpaths, sometimes beneath overhanging rock formations, sometimes along the banks of the Tarn, this easy, shaded stage offers a very pleasant way to explore this part of the gorges.
From Mostuéjouls to Millau
13.50 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,919 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Mostuéjouls (Aveyron)
For this seventh stage, walk along less frequented paths on the right bank of the Tarn with several pretty villages to discover. From La Calquière-Mostuéjouls to the imposing Château de Peyrelevade and then Compeyre, we cross the Tarn at Paulhe and follow its left bank to Millau.
From Les Vignes to Le Rozier, along the Tarn
7.15 mi
+791 ft
-837 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Les Vignes (Lozère)
The final stage of this walk, and undoubtedly the easiest. The path follows the course of the Tarn and offers beautiful views of the river at various points.
Les Vignes - Mas-Saint-Chély
12.03 mi
+2,690 ft
-883 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Vignes (Lozère)
Thisfourth stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean leaves the Gorges du Tarn to climb back up onto the Causse Méjean and cover nearly half of its northern section. After a steep climb to the hamlet of La Caxe, the walker first passes through wooded areas and fields before reaching more open terrain beyond Montignac. A detour via the Roc des Hourtous, with its breathtaking views of the Gorges du Tarn and the vultures, is one of the highlights of the stage.
Hyelzas - Le Rozier
9.94 mi
+1,424 ft
-3,281 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hures-la-Parade (Lozère)
Thissecond stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean crosses the lush south-western part of the Causse before descending to Le Rozier, at the confluence of the Tarn and the Jonte. Along the way, the beautiful church of Saint-Pierre-des-Tripiers, the Gallo-Roman village of Les Résiniers, and the Rocher de Capluc. The route described does not pass through the famous Vases de Chine and Sèvres above the Gorges de la Jonte; this more technical and better-known section can easily be found on other Visorando guides for those who are keen to see them.
The Corniches of the Causse Noir
7.21 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,447 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite (Aveyron)
You will need two vehicles for this journey from La Bouteille to Saint-André-de-Vézines.
Drigas – Meyrueis
5.99 mi
+331 ft
-1,404 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Hures-la-Parade (Lozère)
This6th and final stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean crosses the desert-like expanses of the Causse before descending into the Gorges de la Jonte to Meyrueis. This short, easy stage can be combined with the5th stage from Mas-Saint-Chely to Drigas for those wishing to shorten the Tour to five days.
From Mas-Saint-Chély to Les Vignes, above the Gorges du Tarn
12.17 mi
+807 ft
-2,602 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Mas-Saint-Chély (Lozère)
A long stage, culminating in the panoramic view of the Gorges du Tarn.
Mas-Saint-Chely - Drigas
7.12 mi
+584 ft
-387 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mas-Saint-Chély (Lozère)
This5th stage of the Tour du Causse Méjean crosses the southern half of the Causse du Nord. From the path, you can take in the desert-like expanses of this part of the Causse. Short and easy, this stage can be completed in the same day as the6th stage from Drigas to Meyrueis for walkers wishing to complete the Tour in a circular fashion.