Lédas-et-Penthiès walks

Discover the village of Lédas-et-Penthiès by following the “Randonnée Paysanne”, which will take you from the village to the Cérou valley, home to the ruins of the Moulin de Penthiès. (October 2024: installation of around forty signposts (featuring a millwheel symbol) to guide you along the circular route – update to the route by removing a section of road)

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.

The Las Planques chapel is a remarkable example of southern Romanesque art.It is nestled on a rocky promontory in the middle of the woods and majestically overlooks the Viaur Gorges.This long circular route is less difficult to access than the one from Pampelonne (published on Visorando).Although classified as moderately difficult, you will need to be reasonably fit to cover the distance and negotiate the rollercoaster terrain of the Viaur. PLEASE NOTE: Following the flooding of the Viaur, as of 20 February 2026, the trail is inaccessible between the Viaduct and the Tanus Bridge, and most likely for the section leading to the Las Planques footbridge.

A shortened circular route to explore the Chapel of Las Planques, nestled in the woods. Although short, this route requires some effort to tackle the numerous ascents and descents that follow one another in succession.

A beautiful, small but challenging unpaved circuit for a half-day of physical exertion. Although classified as moderately difficult, you will need to be reasonably fit to tackle the rollercoaster ride of the Viaur. Woods, water, views and old stones are here for your viewing pleasure.

This circular is part of the Grand 8 route in Ségala Carmausin. You will walk through the Tarn countryside along pretty paths lined with low walls and wooden bridges, enjoying lovely views of the surrounding area.

An excursion in the coolness of the Andouquette. You will be charmed by this stream that will accompany you all along its gorge. You will be surrounded by unspoilt nature.

Discover the Las Planques Chapel for modest walkers such as children or elderly people and/or non-athletic people. Walkers can enjoy a stroll through the woods and admire the chapel, the Viaur river and the unspoilt, wild surroundings.

After descending the rocky path that leads to the banks of the Cérou, follow the river to Pont de Maux. Climb back up to Bellerive, then take the road back to Saint-Jean-de-Marcel.

From Pampelonne, your steps will take you to the Viaur Valley via the ruins of Château de Thuriès. A beautiful hike, mostly through woods, then along the banks of the Viaur, where you can enjoy the coolness in summer.

A beautiful excursion for lovers of unspoilt wilderness. Almost the entire hike is on narrow paths, grassy or rocky tracks. The return journey is a rollercoaster ride, mostly through the Gorges du Viaur Sauvage.

Hike in the wild Viaur Valley. Mostly shaded trail with pleasant passages along the Viaur and beautiful views of the valley. Discover the landscapes that inspired the Occitan poet and writer Jean Boudou. Best done in summer as the path along the Viaur is impassable during high water periods.

Hike in the Ségala Tarnais, which offers a variety of agricultural and forest landscapes on a schistose subsoil deeply carved by numerous streams and rivers that flow into the Tarn. This route descends towards the Tarn valley, which you follow for a while before returning to the plateau via the right bank of the Aygou. This is a yellow-markedPR® trail with signposts at major crossroads.

A beautiful hike in the Ambialet Piedmont. Ascents towards Les Puechs and descents through the undergrowth follow one another in a series of gentle undulations. As you descend towards La Condomine and Ambialet, two pretty little villages, you will appreciate the charms and tranquillity of the banks of the Tarn.

A route that runs along the heights of one of the most beautiful meanders of the Tarn, passing by the Puech du Point de Vue, before descending for a visit to the site of Ambialet.

A lovely loop that will take you through unspoilt nature, between valleys and hills. Woods and open landscapes punctuate the route until you return to a superb viewpoint over the remarkable isthmus of Ambialet, a splendid peninsula classified as a protected site since 1948. The priory dominates the bend in the Tarn and is the end point of the beautiful Way of the Cross that begins around the Saint-Gilles Chapel, nestled in the rock.

This circular offers a view of the remarkable isthmus of Ambialet, a peninsula that has been classified as a protected site since 1948. The priory overlooks the circular Tarn and is the end point of the beautiful Way of the Cross, which begins around the Saint-Gilles Chapel, set into the rock. Some fairly sustained effort will be required at the start, but then the route becomes varied, alternating between bucolic landscapes and woodland paths. Finally, a long stretch along the banks of the Tarn itself will provide a welcome opportunity to cool off.

A hike along a bend in the Tarn, taking the tourist route which is very quiet but not suitable for hikers who dislike tarmac. Passes by a viewpoint, the hamlet of Pécotte where an old ferry is on display, a chapel and an old fortified house.

Partly forest walk down into the Nauze and Viaur valley where the Versailles site is located: a little paradise by the stream, ideal for a picnic, a spot of fishing or simply a break.

This magnificent and surprisingly unexpected circuit takes place on the outskirts of Albi. Its undergrowth, meadows and small rollercoaster-like hills will quickly make you forget the 900 m of road at the start. The trail takes you down to the Lézert, passing through Puech Miral and Puech Mège, where you can discover the ruins of the Château de Labastide-Vassals and its mill. You will walk through a wild and invigorating landscape.

Fraissines is a small village overlooking the Tarn valley. Balcony paths wind their way up the steep slopes covered with tree heath. This ancient path once linked the villages of Trébas and Combradet. Viewpoints over the Tarn and Aveyron valleys, a spring, a waterfall and abundant, varied vegetation enhance this pretty route. Yellow markings.

Beautiful views over the Tarn valley and charming villages: Lincou, Connac, Lavabre. The last three kilometres are a very pleasant stroll along the Tarn. Beautiful stone crosses all along the route. Yellow markings on certain sections of the path.

A very pleasant stroll, there and back along the banks of the River Tarn, connecting two charming villages: Lincou and Brousse-le-Château. The latter is listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France".

A slightly longer variation of the "Sentier des Sources" hike is available in the commune of Trébas. It passes by an old mineral water spring and climbs to the heights for a view of the Tarn valley. The route starts in Villeneuve, allowing you to cross the bridge over the river.

Hike in the hills above the Malagousse stream valley, with a detour to the village of Saint-André, then a climb to the top of a small hill for a view of the Tarn valley.

A walk to discover the local heritage above Trébas. A route that takes you through rural landscapes and lush woodlands.

Starting from Les Avalats on the banks of the Tarn, climb up to the agricultural plateau towards Cunac and then head back east towards Marsal through the woods on the left bank of the Tarn. After the Puech Mergou farm, the return journey is downhill through the woods towards the river and then along the riverbank on a path isolated from the D172. The route is poorly signposted. The use of GPS is recommended.

A circular route through the Saint-Juérienne countryside before approaching the Tarn, its steelworks and power stations. A prelude to a visit to the Saut du Tarn Museum, on a natural site that remains exceptional despite human development.