Reach the start via the “Garlenc” Bridge, then follow “la Trace Verte du Viaduc”.
Parking is available along the path beneath the viaduct.
(S/E) .Start
The Green Trail around Ségonac and La Barque
Just a few minutes from Millau, this walk combines superb landscapes, the viaduct, the village of Peyre (listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France") and a bucolic little path along the Tarn.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.15 mi -
Average duration: 2h 15 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 427 ft -
Descent: - 433 ft -
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Highest point: 1,568 ft -
Lowest point: 1,106 ft
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Country:
France
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Area: Massif central -
City:
Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon (12100) -
Start/End: N 44.082357° / E 2.98954° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 2540SB, 2541OT -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,142 ft
- 1 : mi 0.2 - alt. 1,207 ft - Take the path that climbs towards Ségonnac
- 2 : mi 1.13 - alt. 1,562 ft - Walk through the hamlet on the right-hand side.
- 3 : mi 1.31 - alt. 1,555 ft - Follow a path to the left that leads downhill,
- 4 : mi 2.32 - alt. 1,152 ft - Continue along the path that runs alongside the River Tarn
- 5 : mi 3.37 - alt. 1,122 ft - On the opposite bank lies the village of Peyre, well worth a visit.
- 6 : mi 4.06 - alt. 1,129 ft - La Barque
- S/E : mi 4.15 - alt. 1,138 ft
Worth a visit
Beautiful views of the Millau Viaduct.
Reviews and comments
4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
4.3 / 5
User 31038464
Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
An easy walk beneath the Millau Viaduct. Discover the natural surroundings and wildlife.
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User 27575813
Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Pleasant trail. Moderate difficulty. Beautiful scenery along the river. Descents with stones that are hard on the knees!
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Annie27
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A very pleasant hike suitable for everyone. The only problem is at the start, as it is impossible to park at the starting point indicated. The path indicated is closed to motor vehicles except for residents.
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FC44
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant walk, mostly in the shade in the afternoon. A bit long between points 2 and 5, but apart from that, superb views of the viaduct (among other things: on the Greenway directly below the viaduct, you are at the same level as the base of the highest pier... impressive!) and a beautiful view of the village of Peyre on the opposite bank. As for parking, you have to park upstream of the Garlenc bridge, at the junction between the road and the Greenway, as motor vehicles are not allowed beyond this point. This adds 10 minutes to the walk (20 minutes in total), but we still managed to complete the circular in 2 hours and 25 minutes, including a snack break.
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Doudou12450
You can start this route from the La Barque area, which is accessible by car, and avoid the paved section.👍
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Nadège12
Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Pleasant view of the village of Peyre and, after the hamlet of Ségonac, a very beautiful view of the viaduct.
Short hike with an 11-year-old teenager, where kilometres 4 and 5 were a bit tough (uphill!!)
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Doudou12450
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
The road leading to the small car park is now closed to motor vehicles (+2 km round trip). Is it possible to park in Segonzac?
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Mirige
Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No
Not precise enough when crossing the hamlet
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kime
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A beautiful, easy hike with views of the Millau Bridge, the banks of the Tarn River, and the troglodyte village of Peyre.
From Saint George de Luzençon, you can drive to the small Barque water sports area (shortly after point 3) and park there.
This avoids the parking problems mentioned in previous comments and allows you to start with the climb.
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Jyhair
Overall rating : 4.5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A very beautiful hike with stunning views of the village of Peyre and the Millau Bridge.
Please note that you can no longer park under the bridge, which makes the route a little longer (an extra 1.8 km there and back) if you manage to park near the bend in the D41A.
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JPJ51
Overall rating : 3 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Hello,
The problem we encountered was that it is forbidden to drive to the location indicated as the start/finish point of the hike (I took a photo, which I can provide if required).
The additional distance is more than 900 metres, or 1.8 km there and back, making the total distance of the route more than 9 km.
The distance of approximately 7 km was one of the main criteria for my choice.
As a result, we were unable to complete the entire circular loop, which was a shame!
On a positive note (nevertheless), there was a very nice view of the magnificent Peyre site.
Kind regards
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