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Labastide-Gabausse walks
Carmausin dovecotes in the Pays de Cocagne
Visorando Member
6.59 mi
+866 ft
-866 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Labastide-Gabausse (Tarn)
Set off to discover the different types of dovecotes in the Ségala, following a themed route.
These dovecotes were essential, through their production of guano, for enriching the soil in the cultivation of woad, which was the emblem of the Pays de Cocagne.
Some are of simple construction, whilst others, more imposing and integrated into large estates, bear witness to the wealth of the pastell growers of yesteryear.
Circular route from the Château de Saint-Hippolyte to Monestiés
7.70 mi
+794 ft
-794 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Monestiés (Tarn)
A good walk with a slight incline but not too steep and varied landscapes.
The heights of Monestiés
3.77 mi
+390 ft
-384 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Monestiés (Tarn)
This short walk in the hills around Monestiès offers beautiful views of the village and the Ségala mountains. After crossing the Lauzeral forest, the trail winds along the old railway line.
Remember to take a torch to get through the unlit tunnel.
Yellow markings "La Borie Blanche"
From Cérou to Zère via Saint-Hippolyte
9.41 mi
+715 ft
-732 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Monestiés (Tarn)
A varied hike through woods, fields and meadows that joins the Zère, a tributary of the Cérou, passing by the Château de Saint-Hippolyte, built in the 14th century and since restored.
Two medieval villages offer an interesting heritage: Monesties, one of the most beautiful villages in France, and Salles-sur-Cérou with its picturesque red sandstone houses.
Monestiés -Salles - Combefa
14.83 mi
+991 ft
-997 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Monestiés (Tarn)
This beautiful hike will take you through three villages that are well worth a visit for their location and architectural heritage. The route is varied and offers beautiful views of the Albigeois and Carmausin regions.
Lands of light and shadow around Carmaux
9.08 mi
+482 ft
-492 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Carmaux (Tarn)
Wandering through mining country, the hiker’s footsteps take the place of the train’s, laden with precious ore. A lovely route steeped in history.
Discovery Trail: the Laurentians
3.65 mi
+210 ft
-203 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Garric (Tarn)
Walking or mountain biking route: this circular loop around the Sainte-Marie Trench starts at the Esplanade de Cap Découverte and offers a bird’s-eye view of the trench. It passes through the Bassin de Nicou and Lac des Laurentides.
We will also follow the botanical garden and its wetland, home to water irises and water lilies.
Finally, we’ll finish this walk by crossing the Parc des Titans, then taking a section of the Charbon au Soleil interpretive trail in the Parc du Carbonifère.
From Carmaux to Albi under the sign of coal
14.19 mi
+758 ft
-978 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Carmaux (Tarn)
A hike in the footsteps of the old coal mines.
Tour of the Fourogue Reservoir
3.83 mi
+141 ft
-154 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Cagnac-les-Mines (Tarn)
A short, very pleasant walk that takes you to the well-maintained reservoir.
Along the Céret from the Roucarié Reservoir
Tourism professional
5.47 mi
+620 ft
-646 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Monestiés (Tarn)
A walk that will allow you to discover the landscapes of the Ségala Carmausin, a land of farmers and miners. This walk is fully signposted (PR® Yellow) and also features directional signs. The entire route follows small roads and local paths. Small signs featuring quotes on biodiversity adorn this trail. Scan the QR code for information about the route and other walks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A walk in the Ségala region around Sainte-Gemme
5.18 mi
+748 ft
-755 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Gemme (Tarn) (Tarn)
This route will take you through part of the Ségala region in the Tarn and along the paths once used by mining peasants to reach the mines around Carmaux.
The Saint-Quintin woods via the GR® 36
5.94 mi
+509 ft
-486 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Tarn
The green lung of the Albigeois region, the Saint-Quintin Forest in Cagnac-les-Mines is a paradise for walkers.
Located between the Ruisseau de la Mouline stream and the old Albi-Cagnac railway line, this path is appreciated for its tranquillity and bucolic walks.
Yellow and white-redGR®36markings.
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.
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.
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.
The industrial Tarn in Saint-Juéry
9.45 mi
+804 ft
-804 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Juéry (Tarn) (Tarn)
A circular route through the Saint-Juérienne countryside before approaching the Tarn, its steelworks and power stations. A prelude to a visit to the Saut du Tarn Museum, on a natural site that remains exceptional despite human development.