The rocks of Crémaussel

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Rock formations perched on the slopes, torrents of stones rushing down the ravines, enigmatic granite sculptures under the canopy of trees. The Sidobre is a place of discovery: around every bend in the path, in every clearing, and for everyone, according to their imagination.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.77 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 147 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 149 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 673 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 539 m
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Roc de l'Oie
Stream
Near Crémaussel

Description of the walk

Start from the Beyriès picnic area (GR®de Pays des Hautes Terres d'Oc – Tour du Sidobre).

(S/E) With your back to the route information sign, set off along the road to the right. Leave the right-hand lane towards La Safranière. Further on, you will come to a road junction.

(1) Turn left towards La Fuzayrié along the road and, 100 m further on, take a wide forest path on the right. Cross the stream. Continue straight on to Ricard.

(2) Turn right (onto the GR®36, which runs north to south along the Tarn). The path winds through rocky terrain. Keep going until you reach Crémaussel.

(3) At Crémaussel, cross the road onto a wide track. Continue straight ahead until you reach the power line.

(4) Continue straight ahead to Lagues Hautes.

(5) At the crossroads, leave the GR®36 (and the GR®de Pays Hautes Terres d'Oc) by turning right to pass under the high-voltage power line and arrive at a fork.

(6) Take the path on the left and continue straight ahead to La Safranière.

(7) At La Safranière, take the small road opposite which leads back to the Beyriès picnic area (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 587 m - Picnic area
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 573 m - Fork in the road
  3. 2 : km 2.25 - alt. 543 m - Ricard
  4. 3 : km 3.49 - alt. 654 m - Crémaussel
  5. 4 : km 4.85 - alt. 668 m - Power line
  6. 5 : km 5.54 - alt. 656 m - Croisement des Lagues Hautes
  7. 6 : km 6.09 - alt. 666 m - Fourche
  8. 7 : km 7.96 - alt. 600 m - La Safranière
  9. S/E : km 8.77 - alt. 588 m - Picnic area

Notes

Departure: Beyriès picnic area, Lacrouzette

Arrival: same location as departure

Municipalities: Lacrouzette

Road access and car park: Lacrouzette , 13 km north-east of Castres via the D 622, D 4 and D 58 roads.

Parking: Beyrièsarea , in Lacrouzette, head towards Crémaussel, Roc de l'Oie - GPS: 43.662447, 2.369546

Transport:

By bus: liO Autocar, line 769.
Departing from Castres.
More informationon liO-occitanie.

Worth a visit

Beyriès picnic area 

Accommodation (Crémaussel)

Museum 

The Sidobre underwent a process of erosion known as "ball erosion". A three-stage process is responsible for the current chaos of perched or trembling rocks with meaningful names (Les Trois Fromages, Le Roc de l'Oie, etc.). The first stage occurred during the cooling of the granite (secondary era): the rock was divided into blocks. Second stage, under a humid tropical climate (Tertiary period): alteration of the granite by corrosion working from top to bottom in a network of joints, leaving the blocks of sound rock intact. Birth of the granite boulders. Third stage: exposure of the boulders by erosion. The picturesque piles that result tickle the human imagination.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Aga
Aga

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this route on a beautiful sunny day and, after a very rainy February, the path was quite muddy and sometimes a little flooded, but with good walking shoes and a pair of walking sticks, it wasn't a problem. The route was quite busy, especially near the picturesque rocks. A lovely route that we will definitely do again with the children.

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jppuech
jppuech

Hush for the ceps! 😊

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User 22961729

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike that is so well marked that you don't even need to follow the Visorando guide
An easy, family-friendly route
We are at the heart of the Sidobre mystery
In season, porcini mushrooms await us along the way

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jppuech
jppuech

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful route. Magnificent in autumn. A great way to discover the Sidobre region

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Angélique 12
Angélique 12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, fun route recommended by the Sidobre tourist office.
The first part has some elevation changes, allowing you to observe unusual rock formations and play with binoculars. The second part is more peaceful, winding through a pretty forest. You can stop for a drink and ice cream halfway through the route in Crémaussel.

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User 22480766

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike

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User 26454482

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It was certainly a beautiful hike that we completed in less than two hours, at a fast pace, without seeing anything and feeling scared!
INFESTED with horseflies... attacked and targeted all along the route by swarms of voracious insects, dozens of bites, even through our clothing, from km 0.5 to km 7! The few locals we met confirmed this year's invasion. A nightmare!

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