The Corniches du Tarn in Fraissines

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.
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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 248 m
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    Vertical drop: - 241 m

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    Highest point: 526 m
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    Lowest point: 312 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Fraissines car park, water point, toilets and picnic table. Don't forget to take a stroll around this little village with its two bell towers.

(S/E) With your back to the church, turn right and follow the path that winds its way up the steep slopes, with the Tarn river below. Caution: be careful near the cliffs, as the rocky outcrops can be slippery in wet weather. Continue along the path, lined with beautiful heather, which joins a road.

(1) At the road, continue to the left, pass the hamlet of La Valette (spring), then turn right onto a grassy path lined with low walls and terraces. Reach the hamlet of Flamarenq.

(2) Turn left and, a few metres further on, at the cross, climb left up a drovers' road to reach La Borde. Views over the Aveyron and the hilltop village of Combradet.

(3) At La Borde, pass in front of a shed and turn left onto a shaded path towards La Piladié

(4) Before the cross, turn right and climb up a sunken path, cross the road and take the path opposite that leads to the ridge path. Continue along the road to the left until you reach Fontvieille

(5). Continue along the road to the right and walk along the side of Puech des Pins (viewpoint over Ségala Tarnais, Assac and its wind turbines).
At the next four-way junction, turn right, then left onto the field path and descend towards Trébas-les-Bains.

(6) At the intersection, leave the path that descends towards Trébas, turn left and climb slightly into the woods, following this pretty shaded path lined in places with low walls, waterfalls and a few clearings with views of the Tarn valley.

(7) When you reach the road, continue straight on to Fraissines (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 378 m - Fraissines car park overlooking the - Tarn (rivère)
  2. 1 : km 1.15 - alt. 312 m - Road junction
  3. 2 : km 2.48 - alt. 412 m - Hamlet of Flamarenq
  4. 3 : km 3.19 - alt. 469 m - Hamlet of La Borde
  5. 4 : km 3.75 - alt. 465 m - Fork before La Piladié
  6. 5 : km 4.54 - alt. 525 m - Fontvieille
  7. 6 : km 6.53 - alt. 434 m - Fork to the left
  8. 7 : km 8.42 - alt. 400 m - Road junction
  9. S/E : km 8.65 - alt. 378 m - Fraissines car park

Practical information

In the village of Fraissines: water point, toilets, picnic table.
Hiking equipment required.

(1) In La Valette, spring on the left
(5) In Fontvieille (short route: 6.5 km), turn left, pass in front of the town hall, cross the gardens and descend via a cart track to Fraissines.

In the nearby area

16 minutes away: Trébas-les-Bains: supervised swimming, canoes, bicycles
Gaycre, a charming hamlet nicknamed "Little Mont Saint-Michel".

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
berlou christian
berlou christian

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

the description panel at the start indicates a 480 m elevation gain, but I think it's actually 240 m. There seems to be a small problem with the markings between 4 and 5

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SENEQUIERT
SENEQUIERT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant, easy hike that you would love to find near your home so you can do it regularly in the morning.

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant route that I did for the second time. In May, it was very flowery. It's a bit of a shame that the trees hide the Tarn on the way back. Avoid after rain, as the rocks are likely to be slippery and the slope is very close on the first part. Very beautiful rocks.

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Joeber
Joeber

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Charming little village
Hike without any particular difficulty
Very beautiful views

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Jeanpire
Jeanpire

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

to do in a relaxed half-day

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montagnejeanmarc
montagnejeanmarc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

a good warm-up for the start of the new term... lovely views, but the route back was a bit monotonous

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The path through the woods above the Tarn is very pleasant. There are some pretty houses in Fraissines and a beautiful view of the Tarn valley as you leave Flamarenq. It's a little late for the heather, it should be better in mid-July. Enjoy your hike.

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renildecaroline
renildecaroline

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A slightly tougher route than mentioned (10.5 km and 480 m elevation gain)...
Magnificent scenery at the top, with fields full of yellow crepides. In the forest: occasional glimpses of the Tarn.

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michelpoulhalec
michelpoulhalec

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A lovely walk with remarkable views overlooking the Tarn valley

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pepere14855
pepere14855

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

Not very interesting for children.

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calupaev
calupaev

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike done in October 2022.
Corresponds to the description.

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calupaev
calupaev

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk, partly shaded. The village of Fraissines is beautiful.

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elliotmandarine
elliotmandarine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

a pleasant short route that takes about 2½ hours at a leisurely pace; mostly shaded; a short stretch of road with very little traffic, well-maintained hiking trail, well marked...

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BOUZAT
BOUZAT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

To do more, we went to Combradet and back via the GR.
Where does it lead? I found that it had changed a lot since the last time we did it in 2017.

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gaspard12
gaspard12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

very beautiful route, well marked. Completed in 2 hours

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