The two valleys of Cunac

This is a circular trail that winds east and west of Cunac, jumping from one stream to another.
Along the way, walkers will discover the meadows and valleys of the Albi plateaus.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.68 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 207 m
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    Descent: - 210 m

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    Highest point: 282 m
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    Lowest point: 189 m

Description of the walk

The start is in front of the town hall in Cunac. Park in the car park on the right, which is a former hard-surface football pitch.

Yellow markings

(S/E) From the town hall, walk along the car park and turn left at the next crossroads onto Route des Avalats. After crossing the Ruisseau de La Pontésié stream and before reaching the hamlet of the same name, turn right onto the path to reach Route de Villefranche. Turn left in front of Autanet.

(1) At the crossroads, take the road on the right. When you reach the Cunac stream, cross it and immediately turn onto the path on the left.

(2) At the road, turn left and head north-west towards the Conte farm, ignoring any crossroads you come to.

(3) At Conte, take the road on the left to return to Cunac via Cabrillac, Le Castelou and La Pontésié. Keep heading west.

(4) At the entrance to Cunac, turn right twice and follow Rue du Bourg. At the next crossroads, cross the main road and continue along the grassy path opposite, under the power line.

(5) Do the same at the second crossroads. Cross the Ruisseau de Cunac and further on follow Chemin de Pech Redond to the D999.

(6) Turn left onto the D999 for 70 metres and turn left again onto Chemin de Saint-Éloi. Pass between Saint-Éloi and the housing estate.

(7) At the end of the housing estate, take the grassy path on the left. In front of the Cunac stream, turn sharply right onto the grassy path that continues and leads to Lanel Bas.

(8) At Lanel Bas, turn left and take the second road on the right at the exit of the hamlet. When you reach the road, turn left.

(9) At the crossroads, turn right, then right again after 50 metres and finally left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 242 m - Cunac Town Hall car park
  2. 1 : km 1.59 - alt. 267 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 2.52 - alt. 269 m - Turn left at the road.
  4. 3 : km 3.9 - alt. 269 m - Conte
  5. 4 : km 5.9 - alt. 242 m - Entrance to Cunac
  6. 5 : km 6.62 - alt. 231 m - Crossing a road
  7. 6 : km 7.73 - alt. 189 m - Crossroads with the D999
  8. 7 : km 8.58 - alt. 223 m - Grassy path on the left
  9. 8 : km 9.3 - alt. 233 m - Lanel Bas
  10. 9 : km 10.34 - alt. 212 m - Four-way crossroads
  11. S/E : km 10.68 - alt. 242 m - Cunac Town Hall car park

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
bobinlu
bobinlu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Well-marked and pleasant hike

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mariepoirier
mariepoirier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Well-marked and very pleasant hike

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Dub0
Dub0

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Hello,
Very good signposting.
In terms of interest, it's average. It's an area with a lot of housing, fairly noisy roads and not much scenery.

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ustou
ustou

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Lack of precision at the start of the hike.
The direction of the car park should be indicated in relation to the town hall opposite.
Hike of moderate interest, 50/50 road and paths, not very muddy.
Beautiful views of the Albigeois region.

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annemarie1945
annemarie1945

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hike done in beautiful weather, lovely walk, easy, suitable for families

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powerhorse
powerhorse

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very nice hike

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gilbert.portet@sfr.fr
gilbert.portet@sfr.fr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful, well-marked hike around Albi. However, some sections are very muddy at this time of year.
Be sure to wear good walking shoes.

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jupatrick
jupatrick

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Pleasant hike around Albi

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