Le Ségala on foot: The ancient mills trail

Gathered around its church, Gramond is a village rich in history. The valley is wild along the Lézert with a view of Boussac that will amaze you.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.12 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 170 m
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    Descent: - 178 m

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    Highest point: 627 m
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    Lowest point: 483 m

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Description of the walk

At the Baraqueville silos, leave the RN88 towards Sauveterre-de-Rouergue. After 4 km, turn towards Gramond. Park in the car park at the entrance to the village opposite the Dominican convent.

Yellow markings

(S/E) With your back to the convent, take the Route de la Garenne for 30 m, then turn left onto a path and left again to walk along the convent walls. Don't miss the beautiful view of Boussac and its fortified church. Continue along the grassy path through the woods to the D546 .

(1) Walk up the road for 100 metres. Turn right towards the valley where the Lézert river winds its way. After the descent, follow the stream to the Moulin de la Valette Basse mill. Note the water channel leading to the mill.

(2) Turn right at the mill. Cross the bridge. Turn left onto the D607 and follow it for 800 m until you reach the first track on the left. Follow this track towards the Moulin de Jantil (in ruins). You will arrive back at the Lézert.

(3) Cross it via a footbridge. Walk uphill for 300 m and turn right onto a grassy path. Pass a bread oven in good condition and then the old Tournal mill.

(4) Continue along this path and, after the footbridge, turn left onto a path that climbs up into the woods. Continue along this path until you reach the edge of the woods, which offers a beautiful view of the village of Gramond. Then turn right and continue to the hamlet of La Viguerie.

(5) Take the road on the left for about 400 metres until it ends before the D38.
(6) Then turn left and continue straight on for 1.5 km until the end of the road.

(7) Turn left and continue straight ahead until you reach the town hall, then head towards Gramond via the lower part of the village. After the town hall, turn right onto Rue Saint-Dominique and continue to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 617 m - Parking at the entrance to the village.
  2. 1 : km 0.76 - alt. 598 m - D546
  3. 2 : km 2.47 - alt. 497 m - Valette Basse mill - Lézert (rivière) - Affluent du Viaur
  4. 3 : km 3.7 - alt. 483 m - Lézert (rivière) - Affluent du Viaur
  5. 4 : km 4.16 - alt. 490 m - Intersection
  6. 5 : km 4.84 - alt. 581 m - La Viguerie
  7. 6 : km 5.22 - alt. 594 m - Intersection
  8. 7 : km 6.35 - alt. 610 m - Crossroads - left
  9. S/E : km 7.12 - alt. 617 m - Parking at the entrance to the village.

Notes

Variations are possible:

Variation 1 (4 km): before the Valette Basse mill, turn left onto a farm track that leads to Gramond.
Variant 2 (6 km): between the mills of Jantil and Tournal, turn left onto the dirt track that climbs back up towards Gramond.

Picnic possible in Gramond at the oratory. Drinking water available.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

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

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The paths are very well maintained and signposted, and much of the route is shaded with beautiful views. There is a scree slope along the Lézert. Two variations allow you to shorten the loop, but overall it is an easy walk

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Ludj
Ludj

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk around Gramond, particularly along the Lézert. The signage is perfect, so there's no chance of getting lost. There are several possible variations for those who want to shorten the route. There are no major difficulties, so the walk is suitable for families. For your information, I completed the loop in 1 hour 30 minutes, and I'm a fairly fast walker.

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's always a pleasure to walk around Ségala. No problems with the route.
The walk along the Lézert is very pleasant and the view opens up widely on the way back.
Gramond is a wonderful discovery, and the square with the oratory is magnificent. Don't miss the superb church in Boussac, just a few kilometres away.

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Maurice Ar,
Maurice Ar,

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, made slightly difficult by the mud following heavy rainfall and a fanciful elevation gain of 134 metres,
in reality 370 metres.

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naucelle
naucelle

Hello,
Having done the route three times following the comments left on the account:
the trail at the time I did it (July 2023) was well marked. However, you need to pay attention and rely on the map + markings + description.

In fact, even we, after doing it three times, missed the trail that turns at La Viguerie because we weren't paying enough attention and had to turn back. For next season, I will ask the trail markers to make the markings more visible at this point.

However, if you download the GPX track, there should be no problems as it was recorded on site.

We are delighted that you enjoyed the hike. It is true that the walk along the Lézert is pleasant, as are the small heritage sites scattered along the way and the views of Boussac and Gramond.

We look forward to seeing you again on our beautiful hikes in Ségala.

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Philippe G.
Philippe G.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike yesterday, Sunday. It was really nice, not too long and very pleasant along the river, which is quite lively at the moment. We couldn't find the path at point 4 to go back up to La Viguerie, and the IGN map doesn't show it. So we continued to Le Knoll on the D38 road and then picked up the route again on the small road that goes behind Bel Air. The yellow markings aren't always great at some junctions, but with a map, it's not a big deal.

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naucelle
naucelle

Hello
Following jomad's message, we completed the route and corrected the GPX track.
Thank you for your feedback on this beautiful hike, with stunning views of Boussac and Gramond. Personally, I enjoyed walking along the Lézert. And I discovered (off the route) a beautiful little natural site along the way... Enjoy your hike!

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vuslo12800
vuslo12800

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Shaded route (except at the end) very pleasant.

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naucelle
naucelle

Hello
After checking the path on the left at point 4, the route is correct. However, I mapped the route directly on Visorando and did not record it while walking the GPX track, so my map may currently be unclear. However, the signposting is well done.

As soon as we can, we will go and record it directly on site and make the necessary changes.
Thank you for your feedback.
Hélène

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naucelle
naucelle

Hello,
Can you give me more details about where you turned off, as there is a variant before Tournal that goes back up towards Gramond to shorten the route? Or is it well after Tournal?
We will check the signposting. Thank you for your reply.
Hélène

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jomad
jomad

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A well-shaded hike except at the end (and muddy due to the week's rain). It allows you to discover the stream and the old mills (many of which are in ruins). Be careful at WP 4, as the Visorando route is different from the markings on the ground. Follow the markings carefully to get back onto the small road that takes you back to the village.

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