The postman's round (short version)

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 203 m
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    Descent: - 209 m

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    Highest point: 298 m
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    Lowest point: 233 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the square in front of the town hall in Villeneuve-sur-Vère.

(S/E) Opposite the Town Hall, go down the alley on the right to the D3. Cross it and go down the small road for 100m

(1) Turn left onto a small path that descends just before a house, then climb back up to reach the crossroads on the plateau.

(2) Turn right downhill and join the road. Continue straight ahead. Cross the small bridge and continue along the road to the left. Go straight up towards Prunac.

(3) At the first building, turn left and follow a winding path that runs alongside a plantation and continues into the woods. At the road, turn right and continue to Le Castillet.

(4) Turn left, passing in front of the farm. At the next three-way junction, turn right and continue along the road for 1 km.

(5) At the crossroads on the plateau, leave the roads and descend to the right between the fields. After 800m at the crossroads, climb to the left and join the D600 (Cordes-Albi).

(6) Cross it with great caution and take the path opposite. At the next road, turn right, continue straight ahead and at Les Almons, go around a house and follow the road to the right to Milhavet.

(7) At the entrance to the village, descend to the right and 100 metres further down, follow the road to the left.

(8) Turn right onto the path that climbs up through the vineyards and plantations, join the road and follow it to the right.

(9) At the next intersection, turn left and continue to La Cardonnarié and then to the D600. Follow the grassy path to the Castan distillery (visits and tastings available), continue past the Notre-Dame de la Gardelle chapel and rejoin the D600.

(10) Cross the road with great caution, take the small road opposite which climbs up to the village, ignoring the paths on the right, to reach the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 286 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.21 - alt. 267 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 0.58 - alt. 276 m - On the right
  4. 3 : km 1.75 - alt. 275 m - Prunac
  5. 4 : km 2.49 - alt. 264 m - Le Castillet
  6. 5 : km 3.69 - alt. 297 m - On the right between the fields
  7. 6 : km 4.71 - alt. 289 m - Crossing the D600
  8. 7 : km 5.62 - alt. 275 m - On the right at the entrance to the village.
  9. 8 : km 6.02 - alt. 257 m - Path on the right (cross).
  10. 9 : km 7.8 - alt. 286 m - Turn left towards La Cardonnarié.
  11. 10 : km 8.88 - alt. 248 m - Crossing the D600 (Cordes-Albi)
  12. S/E : km 10.04 - alt. 286 m - Town hall car park

Notes

Yellow markings.
Toilets and water point in the village, next to the village hall.

Worth a visit

During the hike:
Opportunity to visit the Castan distillery and perhaps enjoy a tasting. Purchases possible.
On the descent after Castan, Chapelle de la Gardelle (see keys at the Town Hall).
In the village, old artisan bakery with its bread oven.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 15 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
SMeredith
SMeredith

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk in April, no particular difficulty. Best done in mild weather, not much shade.

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jab31
jab31

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,

I walked the two "postman's rounds" trails, one west of Villeneuve and the other east, which follows part of the Chemin des Moines.
The two trails together are about 18 km long. There are quite a few small local roads, so the route is best done in autumn and winter as there is little shade!
Most of the route is marked with yellow PR signs.

Best regards,
Jab31

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marcheur1
marcheur1

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hiking in the rain allows you to see the old cemetery of Villeneuve with tombs that are not those of people of means, "means"... The church is closed, like many others now, which is a shame.

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Lepiaf
Lepiaf

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike in the rain ☔️

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leborgne.fabrice@neuf.fr
leborgne.fabrice@neuf.fr

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Lack of markings at the start. Quite a lot of road, so more interesting when the ground is wet (except at the end of the route). Interesting viewpoints with unobstructed views of fairly ordinary landscapes.
A good walk when the sun is shining.

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Fifi81
Fifi81

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful valleys hiding lovely limestone houses, a few truffle farms, vineyards in a maze...
Very gentle landscapes

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Monique L
Monique L

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is varied, with beautiful views, but the signposting leaves something to be desired and you often have to search for the path.
It's a shame, but it's still a good walk.

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful circular, nature was in full bloom in May; a palette of greens, wheat fields slowly turning golden, wildflowers, birdsong and pleasant paths. A carefree route. Thank you for introducing us to the beautiful village of Villeneuve.

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segonds
segonds

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hiking possible all year round. Beautiful stone houses in Milhavet and around Villeneuve.

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Moutouni
Moutouni

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Short, easy hike completed in February in overcast weather. Pleasant trail, but markings not always clearly visible. No problem with the GPX track. Very beautiful stone houses.

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PYRENE75
PYRENE75

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short, pleasant, easy and perfect hike under the autumn sun! As is often the case on these trails, the yellow signage is not always visible, so you need to be vigilant! Place names are not always listed: e.g.
"Le Colombié" is on the map but not marked on No. 4. On the last section, you need to turn right at the cross, otherwise you will continue on the longer route...
There are beautiful landscapes around Villeneuve/Vère, with white stone houses and undergrowth. You walk through the vineyards... and even have a surprise... a deer and four fawns! It's a magnificent spectacle of nature! Unfortunately, there are a few gunshots! So be careful, watch out for hunters! Three hours, without rushing, with a picnic and lots of stops.

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CHEMINS DE RANDO VISIORANDOS
CHEMINS DE RANDO VISIORANDOS

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very beautiful hike with stunning scenery, through vineyards dotted with beautiful houses, some of which have been beautifully renovated, with a short stop at the Notre Dame la Gardelle chapel.

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edouardjulien
edouardjulien

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A varied hike... We started by parking at the Castan distillery (this avoids ending up on the hill - on the road - that goes up to Villeneuve) and... considering a little tasting of the local whisky (very good, they said - I don't drink at all!!!)

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A1F2A3L4V5
A1F2A3L4V5

I haven't done the hike yet.

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squaratti
squaratti

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful, well-marked hike.

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