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Le Soulié walks
Les Planques Héraultaises
Visorando Member
10.58 mi
+883 ft
-873 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Soulié (Hérault)
The planques are ancient footbridges built with huge stone slabs connected by metal staples and supported by dry stone walls and one or two large blocks serving as pillars.
This superb circuit takes you through the Haut Languedoc Natural Park, across fields in the middle of the Somail National Forest, to discover these famous planques spanning the Arn stream and the Chemin des Menhirs.
This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk. Remember to check the map.
Crossing the Somail and Haut-Agout National Forests
10.52 mi
+436 ft
-2,096 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Soulié (Hérault)
A gentle stroll in the shade of two national forests. From Le Soulié, at an altitude of 900 m in the Somail National Forest in the Hérault, you descend gently to Labastide-Rouairoux through the Haut-Agout National Forest in the Tarn. Here, the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park hides a mystery: what might Le Somail have looked like when the dolmens and menhirs that line this route were erected?
This hike may be prohibited depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.
The Cross of Saint Martin
9.63 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,033 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Le Soulié (Hérault)
This shaded route in the Monts du Somail National Forest ranges in altitude from 895 m to 1050 m and is ideal for summer cycling. It should be done clockwise to avoid the sunniest areas in the morning and enjoy the cool shade of the forest in the afternoon.
A Gallic bridge in the Somail Forest
10.26 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,010 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Courniou (Hérault)
A superb, shaded hike in the Monts du Somail, which is very pleasant in summer to enjoy the coolness of this beautiful forest. It does not present any particular difficulties. The trail is dotted with a few items of cultural heritage. The Moulin de Mathas, now in ruins, where you can still admire a superb water reservoir, made of stone, which was used to supply the mill. Further on, the Pont Gaulois (Gallic Bridge) next to a pretty waterfall.
Croix du Bessou - Moulin de Vergougnac
9.42 mi
+827 ft
-817 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Anglès (Tarn) (Tarn)
A circular route through pine and deciduous forests. Passes in front of the Château de Grandsagne and the vast peatland of the same name. Very little elevation gain. Altitude between 850 and 950 m.
⚠️ 01/06/2026: GPS essential. Vegetation has taken over between (9) and (16).
This walk may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Please check the map.
La Salvetat-sur-Agout - La Maison de Payrac
8.50 mi
+1,663 ft
-978 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Salvetat-sur-Agout (Hérault)
This is the most fun-filled day with the summer activities at the Maison de Payrac.Rock carvings, geobiological and floral curiosities line the path.The shores of Lake Laouzas offer lovely spots for a picnic, and its crystal-clear water is perfect for a refreshing dip.
The tour of Lake Vezoles
3.84 mi
+131 ft
-115 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Fraisse-sur-Agout (Hérault)
In a forest setting, peat bogs with remarkable wildlife punctuate this walk around Lake Vezoles.
Monteliote walk starting from Rouquié
8.70 mi
+1,362 ft
-1,362 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lamontélarié (Tarn)
The route for this walk was inspired by the route of the same name on the “Tarn pleine nature” website, with a few minor modifications. We followed it from the hamlet of Rouquié on the shores of Lac de la Raviège through magnificent, shady woodland.
In the Rouquié woods above Lake Raviège
1.72 mi
+292 ft
-295 ft
1h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lamontélarié (Tarn)
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
Sentier des 1000 Marches - Saut et Lac de Vezoles
10.36 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,188 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Riols (Hérault)
This trail is a marvel exploring the Saut de Vezoles and its lake with spectacular amenities.
The Chemin des Légendes and its thousand steps
6.94 mi
+2,083 ft
-2,083 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Riols (Hérault)
Above Riols, this trail takes you by the hand through the Somail mountains, explaining, marker after marker, schist and gneiss, menhirs and dolmens, and of course the legend of the Saut de Vézoles. A tough climb but well worth it. A magnificent hike.
The Jaur Valley and Notre-Dame-de-Trédos
8.09 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,637 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Riols (Hérault)
This circuit overlooks the Jaur valley and offers breathtaking views of the Somail massif and the Saut de Vezoles, before revealing the fabulous Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Trédos.
The Upper Agout Valley and Mont du Sialassous
15.31 mi
+1,854 ft
-1,870 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Fraisse-sur-Agout (Hérault)
This route, through the deep undergrowth of the Agout Valley, will allow you to discover the beech trees and ferns of the Espinouse Forest, followed by those of the Somail State Forest.
Numerous vantage points along the way, including Mont du Sialassous, with a 360° view.
At the end of the route, you’ll reach the Pailher de Prat d’Alaric, a unique architectural heritage site.
The Lac de Laouzas loop from Fraïsse-sur-Agout
12.82 mi
+1,834 ft
-1,821 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Fraisse-sur-Agout (Hérault)
This hike, which is quite long but not difficult, allows you to discover varied landscapes. It follows part of the GRP® des Monts du Haut-Languedoc and the GR®653, which is one of the variants of the Chemins de Compostelle. It runs along the southern edge of Lake Laouzas and part of the upper valley of the River Agoût
