Le Ségala: Castelpers and Roc de Miramont

Hike located at the confluence of three valleys and between two picturesque villages, Saint-Just and Castelpers.
Castelpers is an ancient fortified site mentioned in the Book of Miracles of Sainte-Foy de Conques. It has become a very popular destination. All that remains of this former seigneury and barony belonging to the Castelpers family (13th to 17th century) is the pre-Romanesque chapel known as Notre-Dame du Roc.
This small sanctuary overlooks the Giffou gorges from a height of 150 metres and houses a statue of the Virgin Mary crushing three black snakes.
The Chapel of Saint-Jean de Castelpers (2 km away), nestled in the middle of the woods, was originally a small abbey that became a flourishing priory until the end of the Crusades.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.21 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 419 m
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    Descent: - 420 m

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    Highest point: 550 m
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    Lowest point: 307 m

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Description of the walk

At Les Peyronies, 2.5 km from Naucelle-Gare towards Albi (RN88), turn towards Saint-Just and park in the Salle des Fêtes car park.

(S/E) Follow the D532 left towards Castelpers for 400 m until you reach the Fédonie farm.

(1) Then turn left to go up towards the plateau. Pass the TV relay station and turn right at the three-way junction to join the road leading to La Calmésie.

(2) Continue right for 2 km , enjoying beautiful views of the valleys and the Bas Ségala plateau. Ignore four paths on the left. After the hamlet of La Barterie, cross a path on the left.

(3) Take this path before turning left again a hundred metres further on to climb up to the oppidum of Roc de Miramont.

(4) Enjoy the sweeping views from the summit and return to the road.

(3) Continue left for about 100 metres.

(5) Take a sharp right turn onto a grassy path that winds its way through oak and chestnut trees.

(6) Continue downhill towards Castelpers after the hairpin bend. Come out onto the D10 and follow it to the right for 150 m until you reach the castle.

(7) At the château and its beautiful grounds, cross the Céor. After the bridge, turn left, then keep left to make a round trip to the Notre-Dame-du-Roc Chapel.

(8) Then return to the road and follow it to the left for 300 m.

(9) Cross the Giffou and immediately turn right onto a dirt track (not shown on the map). Pass a barn and walk alongside the field and river for about 500 metres. Then enter the woods (follow the markings carefully) and find a path that leads to a pasture.

(10) Cross the pasture and a small stream, then continue on the path to the right that follows the Céor for 800 m. Cross the bridge on the right and turn left towards the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 311 m - Village hall - Céor (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.64 - alt. 327 m - La Fédonie
  3. 2 : km 2.35 - alt. 468 m - La Calmésie
  4. 3 : km 3.83 - alt. 484 m - Intersection - on the left
  5. 4 : km 4.31 - alt. 550 m - Roc de Miramont (552 m)
  6. 5 : km 4.95 - alt. 472 m - Hairpin bend
  7. 6 : km 6.69 - alt. 455 m - Roc Mario.
  8. 7 : km 7.73 - alt. 322 m - Castle - Céor (rivière)
  9. 8 : km 8.23 - alt. 400 m - Notre-Dame du Roc Chapel
  10. 9 : km 8.67 - alt. 320 m - Giffou (rivière)
  11. 10 : km 10.23 - alt. 312 m - Pasture
  12. S/E : km 11.2 - alt. 311 m - Village hall - Céor (rivière)

Notes

Bring suitable equipment, good shoes, drinks and rainwear.

Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Christian12170
Christian12170

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Balisageok

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fontduloup
fontduloup

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We enjoyed this route with its beautiful scenery and springtime vegetation in bloom at this time of year. The climb up to Roc de Miramont is rewarded with a 360° view. Unfortunately, we found that the orientation table had been destroyed, with pieces scattered on the ground.
The N.D. du Roc chapel is worth a detour. The return trip along the Céor stream is pleasant and shaded.

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manonroro
manonroro

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike. A bit of tarmac at the start. The view from the Miramont rock is superb. The climb to the Notre Dame du Roc chapel is steep but the site is well worth the effort. The return trip along the Céor is very beautiful and pleasant.

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Jpcab
Jpcab

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful stroll,

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Canelle
Canelle
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike that I had already done a few years ago. The route has changed a little, but for the better. A steep climb at the start, then pleasant along the ridge with superb views. Access to Roc de Miramont is very congested with exuberant, prickly vegetation but there is a pretty panoramic view at the top.
The rest of the hike through the forest is a treat, especially in hot weather. I didn't go to Roc Mario, but the climb to the chapel is just as steep. It's a shame it's closed, then on to the cellars and back along the Céor.
A beautiful day in the Aveyron.

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Lemarcheur
Lemarcheur

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The tarmac section was very pleasant as there was little traffic at this time of year, but the paths were very muddy and waterlogged, which is normal for this season. Recommended from late spring to mid-autumn.

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naucelle
naucelle

Hello,
As mentioned in the previous comment, Roc Mario is currently inaccessible. We have notified the town hall. I will amend the description to prevent you from getting lost in our wild landscapes.

The chapel is beautiful. Unfortunately, we cannot leave it open permanently. However, the site is a pleasant place for a picnic break, although it can be a little sunny at midday.

I hope you will continue to enjoy our walks in Segala.

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Raven 81340
Raven 81340

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

But where did Mario go
At the bend, I took the path with the cross, then I turned around
I went back up to see if I could find this famous path, but nothing
I tried a sort of trail near a dry ravine, but I turned back because I was afraid of snakes with the dog.
I saw Mario once on the way back down. It's a shame I couldn't go up there.
I would have followed the high-voltage line because from what I could see, it goes up not far from Mario

A lovely little walk, with beautiful scenery over the Ségala and pretty houses along the way.

When you go up to the chapel, don't take the last little path on the left, because it leads to the cellars
of the Tapié de Celeyran and Vergnes de Castelpers families. Instead, continue on the path, which becomes wider.
It's a shame that the chapel isn't open so we can see the famous Virgin with snakes.

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naucelle
naucelle

Hello,

Thank you for this lovely review! It's a hike that we really enjoy recommending at the tourist office for all the reasons you mentioned so enthusiastically ☺
As for Roc Mario, it is indeed a bit complicated, but we are currently working with the town hall to maintain the path.
Feel free to try our other hikes and share your experience with us!
Kind regards,
The Pays Ségali Tourist Office team

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Many thanks for this three-star route, which is remarkably well designed. I really enjoyed it. The Roc de Miramont site is stunning, but the rest is also very pleasant: the panoramic views, the paths, the peaceful charm of the countryside, Castelpers, the return to the water's edge... and the historical information boards are very interesting. What a delight!
And yet, it may not have been the best season. In November and April, the oak trees must be splendid, in winter, they must offer other panoramic views, and in July, the vegetation must still be very green and there must be beautiful flowers. I'll be back, that's for sure!
However, I didn't dare climb Roc Mario: in addition to being very narrow and cluttered with rocks, the path was overgrown with brush at the end of summer.
In short, I had a wonderful time. I highly recommend it!

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