The old Viaur Mill

This is a lovely half-day walk to enjoy in all seasons, offering a chance to discover the local heritage of the Carmausin region.

__WARNING!
From June 2022 until further notice, this path is closed due to the risk of rockfall.__

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 316 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 323 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 401 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 232 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Mirandol-Bourgnounac town hall.

This is a very clearly signposted trail (yellow markings and information boards).

(S) With your back to the town hall, take the road on the right and continue straight on towards La Bonneterie. At this point, the road gives way to a path that descends towards the Viaur.

(1) At the junction with theGRP® (yellow and red markings), turn left to begin the climb towards Le Carrelié.

(2) At Carrelié, take the road on the right. 600m further on, at the wayside shrine before the entrance to Le Fau, turn left onto the wide track that descends towards the Viaur.

(3) Look out for an 11th-century fountain on the path to the right. Continue down to the road and turn right towards the bridge with a view of the old mill.

(4) With your back to the bridge, head right towards the Fontaine de Balzac, along the riverbank.

(5) Retrace your steps.

(4) Head up to the right towards Le Carrelié along a wide track of stones and earth, ignoring all the paths branching off to the right.

(6) In front of the metal cross, take the path on the left and continue straight on, passing close to a wash house. A centuries-old oak tree stands opposite the wash house.

(7) After crossing the Combret stream, head up the dirt track almost directly opposite to return to the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 400 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 1.67 - alt. 248 m - GRP junction, turn left
  3. 2 : km 2.75 - alt. 361 m - Le Carrelié, follow the road to the right
  4. 3 : km 3.65 - alt. 309 m - Spring/Fountain XI – worth seeing
  5. 4 : km 4.25 - alt. 239 m - View of the mill. Bridge of the - Viaur (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 4.41 - alt. 236 m - Balzac Fountain
  7. 6 : km 5.61 - alt. 361 m - Turn left at the cross
  8. 7 : km 7.31 - alt. 345 m - Head up the dirt track
  9. S/E : km 7.94 - alt. 400 m - Town hall car park

Worth a visit

Fountains, wash houses, various crosses, a mill, a centuries-old oak tree.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
madydou
madydou ★

Thanks, Yobuli, for the information.
I’ll add a note to the description.

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Yobuli
Yobuli

Please note: from 31 May until further notice, this path is closed due to the risk of rockfalls.
October 2022: the trail remains closed.

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Bernard MARTY
Bernard MARTY

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, shaded walk, with two steep sections – as is often the case on the route from Le Viaur to Le Carrelié. A lovely view of the Pont de Cirou after Le Bonnetterie.

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titi81
titi81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The slopes are a bit steep but short, so overall it’s a pleasant walk, and in June it must be nicely shaded

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G.VERONIQUE
G.VERONIQUE

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The walk is well signposted. We didn’t see the hundred-year-old oak tree. There are a few missing signs near the fountain after the bridge. The plaque at the fountain has faded. However, as for the gradient, I think it should be rated ‘moderate’ rather than ‘easy’.

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gayraud nicole
gayraud nicole

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk, especially in summer; a bit dreary in autumn or winter. And if you fancy a bit of a scare for Halloween, head there – it’s guaranteed.

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