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Lacaze Viane
A beautiful hike that will take you from the Gijou valley, with the villages of Lacaze and Viane, to the heights of the small plateau above Carayon, from where you can see as far as the Pyrenees on a clear day. A brief foray into the Second World War with the two monuments before Le Sucail is a pleasant way to round off this beautiful day.
From the Rec de Gréziès to the Gijou valley, from La Case Nature
Alternating between peaks and the Gijou valley, during this walk hikers will discover some magnificent villages and hidden hamlets in the Tarn department, explore a region with a rich historical past and observe a varied and protected flora and fauna.
Saint-Jean del Frech circular
A route leading from a valley spared from development to one of the department’s last remaining monuments dating from the year 1000. A beautiful walk starting from the Maison de la Vallée du Gijou, to discover one of the Tarn’s most unusual and mystical heritage sites: the Chapel of Saint-Jean Del Frech, first mentioned in 972.You’ll also enjoy stunning views in the heart of nature along the ridges overlooking this valley, which nearly disappeared forever due to a dam project.
Espérausses - Puech Carbonniés circular
This hike will delight those who enjoy walking in the woods and listening to the murmur of streams. Starting from the village of Espérausses, it will take you through woods and small valleys to Puech Carbonniés, which boasts a beautiful coniferous forest and remarkable views. As an added bonus, you can discover "jasses" or dry stone shepherds' huts, reminders of a bygone pastoral era.
The Dadou Valley between Saint-Michel-de-Léon and Massuguiès
Starting from Saint-Michel de Léon, this ‘nature’ route alternates between forest and open sections, offering stunning views of the Dadou valley, following both its slopes. Apart from a few short sections, most of the route follows very gentle gradients, allowing walkers plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings.
Circular Gijou in Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy
A peaceful hike that first leads to the valley where the Gijou flows before climbing up to the plateau, where a rural landscape dotted with farms unfolds. Mostly in the undergrowth, the route nevertheless offers several open sections with views stretching over the hills and slopes, where meadows and cultivated land intermingle. A few sections on tarmac require caution but do not detract from the peaceful atmosphere that prevails throughout.
Maison de la Vallée loop from Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy
This hike takes you through valleys and plateaus, forests and viewpoints, passing through Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy, Notre-Dame-de-Tournadous and the Maison de la Vallée du Gijou.
This hike alternates between ascents and descents, surrounded by nature, with beautiful views. Halfway along the route, you can discover the biodiversity trail at the Maison de la Vallée du Gijou.Don't leave the hamlet of Ganoubre without visiting the Church of Notre-Dame-de-Tournadous, with its cedar tree classified as a "remarkable tree".A long stretch of open countryside awaits you between Le Roucan and Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy.At the end of your hike, discover the14th-century polychrome statue of the Virgin and Child in the church of Saint-Pierre de Trivisy.
Canroute Moor - Puech du Singladou and Puech Cornet circular
Starting from the small village of Cambous, this hike to discover the "Pays du Margnès" alternates between forest passages and open spaces offering beautiful views. After a stop at the Canroute bog and its discovery trail, the climb to Puech Cornet and its orientation table brings the route to a beautiful close with a magnificent 360° panorama.
Gijounet - Roquenière - Puech de Montgros loop around Gijou
This hike starts in the small village of Gijounet and leads first to the Roquenière viewpoint and orientation table, then to Puech de Montgros, where you can enjoy a 360° view of the landscape. There is no monotony on this very "natural" circuit, where forest passages alternate with ridge paths that allow you to enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding puechs and the Gijou valley.
Over hill and dale around Vabre
This hike, mostly along ridges, offers beautiful views of three valleys: the Ruisseau du Robert at the start, then the Gijou and finally the beautiful Vallée du Berlou at the end of the route. We are in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Park and the mountains rise up to the delight of the eyes. There are roads, of course, but most of them are quiet and offer a bucolic atmosphere, especially in early spring.
Puech Margot and the Croix de Saint-Julien circular loop starting from Ouillats
A hike through forests and open meadows with beautiful views of the Montagne Noire and the wind turbines of Puech du Singladou. Not to mention several areas that will delight wild strawberry lovers, enough to motivate any foodie hiker.
Mont Roucous circular - Tourbière des Pansières
A refreshing hike that takes place mainly in the forest. From the Col de la Bassine, the route first leads to the Tourbière des Pansières and its discovery trail, then to Mont Roucous after a quick and easy climb. To finish in style, part of the "Sur les traces de l'Enfant Sauvage" trail allows you to enjoy interesting and entertaining information panels and exceptional undergrowth.
Puech Margot circular walk
Hiking trail in the municipality of Fontrieu-en-Sidobre & Vallées in the Tarn - Occitanie
A beautiful route, showcasing a landscape shaped by the combination of farming and forestry, offering walkers a stunning mosaic of scenery.
A green valley runs through the vast commune of Fontrieu, amongst beautiful farmland dotted with hedgerows and dry stone walls. It was here that the Ouillats convent was established in 1825, benefiting from fertile land and abundant water. Above Biot and towards the south, the mountain rises 300 metres and marks the start of a vast wooded area on the granite ridge of Puech Margot. In this landscape, amidst recent clearings and old high forests, the cry of the harrier and the hammering of the woodpecker often echo the rustling of the wind through the branches.
The Agate Trail revisited
Starting from the Moulin de Lafargue (in the commune of Montredon-Labessonnié), we offer a completely revamped circular route based on the original Agate Trail, which is much longer and starts from the village. This circular route presents no particular difficulties for hikers accustomed to similar distances. At the end of the route, there is a steep climb with a 17% gradient. Enjoy your hike and take in the lovely views of the green pastures, the Lacaune hills and, weather permitting, the Pyrenees mountain range visible in the distance!
The mountain trail starting from Montfranc
Perched on a plateau at over 800m, Montfranc and the spire of its mountain-style church look out towards the Tarn and the Aveyron. A short, unpretentious walk, with lovely paths and views of the Monts de Lacaune.
Sidobre, a journey to the land of granite
This region, between Mazamet and Castres, is extraordinary for its accumulation of granite boulders, left in all directions by nature. The walk is always sheltered from the sun and wind, and there is no tarmac.
I am making an exception to my rule of ignoring the markings left on rocks and trees. This walk is well signposted, but only pay attention to the FFR markings. White and red lines for theGR® and yellow lines elsewhere.
Roc des Écus via the Poutras and Martinou ponds
A pleasant walk, 80% of which is along shaded forest paths, offering a 360° view of Lacaune from the Roc des Écus. It can be completed at a leisurely pace in 2 hours 15 minutes with the family, as the climbs are gentle.
The Roc des Écus from the Col de Picotalen
This is a family-friendly round-trip hike offering splendid views of Lacaune and its surroundings from the famous Roc des Écus. More than half of the route follows a wide forest track, then a beautiful, easy trail that is shaded almost all the way.
Roquegardie - Mont Roc
Valleys, streams and rocky peaks punctuate this circular route, which takes us down from Roquegardie to Dadounet and then back up to Mont Roc and its orientation table. The return route passes by the Razisse reservoir and its dam. A wild, serene route full of beautiful energy.
Razisse Reservoir - Puech del Fau and Mont-Roc circular loop
This hike starts in Saint-Paul d'Arifat and first follows the Dadou river to the Razisse reservoir, then to the magnificent Puech del Fau viewpoint. The return route takes you through the small village of Mont-Roc, where you should be sure to visit the orientation table.
White water, small rocky peaks and pretty views form the backdrop to this circular route, in a varied, undulating landscape.
Be careful of the dogs (5) at the Mouline du Viguier!
Monts de Lacaune, Picotalen and Roc des Écus
Thanks to the diversity of its landscapes, the Monts de Lacaune offer a remarkable palette of colours and a delight for hikers.
A journey of discovery through the Monts de Lacaune
In 1798, in the woods of La Bassine, hunters discovered a child of about twelve years of age.A feral child, to whom François Truffaut would dedicate a film of the same name.
Set off to discover a land of contrasts, immerse yourself in the wilderness as you follow the wanderings of the wild child.This three-day journey will open up new horizons for a future, more extensive trek along other paths.You’ll return in awe.
Lacaune - La Salvetat-sur-Agout
This is the longest stage of the route, but it presents no particular difficulties.Most of the route runs through the Lacaune National Forest.The Rieufrech Stream will accompany you with its crystal-clear murmur almost all the way along the path.You might want to stop for lunch by the stream, next to a small bridge.
From Lacaune to Roc de Montalet via Roc des Écus
From the narrow streets of Lacaune, with its already mountainous atmosphere, the ascent to the summit of Montalet takes place in the hushed atmosphere of magnificent beech forests. The Pic de Montalet peaks at 1259 m. A day of hiking and fresh air to take in the beauty of the landscape. The 360° view of the Massif Central from the Rocher de la Vierge is breathtaking.
Circular route starting from Lacaune
The hike starts with a steady climb to reach the ridge of the Hautes Terres d'Oc. The descent is gentle, through a beautiful beech forest, along holly hedges and a small stream at the end. There is shade all along the way except for 2-3 km at the summit.
The Deer Trail (long version)
This route offers a wide variety of landscapes: fields, meadows, rivers and forests. Numerous crossings of valleys through which tributaries of the Dadou flow make this hike quite physically demanding. The villages on the hilltops, ridges or valley floors bear witness to farming and livestock rearing that is still active amidst unspoilt nature.
This route combines the Chemin des Bergers in the north with the Sentier du Chevreuil in the south, already described on Visorando, returning via theGR® 36.
Chevreuil trail
A circular route that will take you through small villages, charming hamlets, rivers, woods and peaceful landscapes. Majestic sites (such as the Oulas Gorges, Paulin Castle and the valley of the three rivers at Saint-Jean de Jeannes) can round off the day. This is the land of the sheep that provide the milk for Roquefort cheese.
Les Cabanes
This short family hike, shaded and sheltered from the wind, is as pleasant in summer as it is in winter. You will enjoy the scenery and the sunken paths between hazelnut trees and holly.
The Sidobre from Lac du Merle
This circuit combines the pleasures of walking with those of a picnic by the water.
The Sidobre rocks are a curiosity worth discovering.
Lac du Merle is a haven of peace and enchantment where you can relax in the summer heat. It is a beautiful spot with rocks rising out of the water, giving you the feeling of walking on air.
Places of interest in Sidobre
This hike will allow you to discover the main attractions (granite rocks with surprising shapes) of Sidobre.
Moderator's rating Some difficulties with orientation on this route, see reviews
The Three Villages Trail from Le Bez
A hiking trail, winding through open countryside, woodland and along the riverbank, which connects the hamlets of the commune or links up with other walks and villages in the area.
The ‘Lo camin dels tres vilatges del Beç’ is a long and beautiful route, alternating between countryside and woodland, guiding you through varied landscapes along cool sunken paths, shaded tracks or hidden descents, close to the stunning rocks of the Sidobre, in a landscape with pronounced relief but without great difficulty. You’ll enjoy beautiful views, peaceful valleys, the proximity of the waters of the Agout, and, throughout, exceptional tranquillity.
The rocks of Crémaussel
Rock formations perched on the slopes, torrents of stones rushing down the ravines, enigmatic granite sculptures under the canopy of trees. The Sidobre is a place of discovery: around every bend in the path, in every clearing, and for everyone, according to their imagination.
Circular route around the hamlets starting from La Durantié
A lovely circular route taking you round the hamlets near the Parenthèse lodges in the forest. Please follow the directions in the description carefully as we are unable to mark the route. You will come across a water source (stream) halfway along the route.
Route of nature and heritage around the Rance starting from Pousthomy
Starting from the small village of Pousthomy, this walk alternates between sections through woodland and along the ridge, where the view opens up to 360°. In terms of heritage, the Monastery of Notre-Dame d’Orient at the start of the route, three menhir statues along the way and a visit to Combret at its remarkable site will delight lovers of beautiful stonework and provide an excellent addition to this nature walk.
Tour of the Sidobre rocks
A lovely day-long horse ride through the Sidobre rock formations, starting from the Écuries de la Sabatarié. A stop in the morning at Lac du Merle to water the horses.
A few safety precautions to bear in mind:- Be vigilant when crossing roads (including the busy D622).- The rocks are not slippery for horses in principle (granite), but always remain vigilant when crossing them.
Circuit around Combret-sur-Rance
Very interesting hike as much for the landscapes (Rance valley, Rougier de Camarès) as for the culture (village of Combret, Notre-Dame d'Orient, numerous crosses).
Some portions on tarmac, but with the magnificence of the small paths and the beauty of the landscape, you'll quickly forget them.
The Legend Trail in St-Salvy-de-la-Balme
Hike in the Sidobre massif in the Tarn, a major trail in Sidobre that can be enjoyed again and again by young and old alike.A journey imagined and illustrated by the village children, based on the rocks and legends of Sidobre.Set off to discover the famous rocks of Sidobre, such as Napoleon's Hat and Chaos de la Balme, in the middle of the undergrowth, following in the footsteps of the main legends of the area and the remains left by the stone cutters of the early20th century.
In the Rouquié woods above Lake Raviège
A walk designed for families staying at the Rouquié campsite, on the shores of Lake Raviège. It has the advantage of being suitable for walking during the hottest part of the day.
The route, often lined with dry stone walls, winds through a landscape of old terraces now covered in woodland, with a few views over the valley
A circuit from Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance
This hike, mostly in tree-shade, takes you through coombs and valleys to the south of Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance. Beautiful paths, some of them forgotten or seldom used, add a pleasant touch of wilderness. A breath of fresh air in absolute calm, in an unspoilt natural setting, not forgetting the two menhir statues at Pousthomy, which add a touch of historical interest to this walk.
La ronda del Peraire in Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme
This hike is a little longer than the one suggested by the Tarn Tourist Office, which starts from Saint-Salvy. This alternative starting point allows you to see the Chaos de la Balme and the Chapeau de Napoléon, famous landmarks in the Sidobre. On a clear day, this hike offers beautiful views of the Montagne Noire, the Pyrenees in the background and beautiful fields dotted with rocks.