Loubers walks

A hike that alternates between small villages, castles and churches, with the added bonus of a breathtaking view of Cordes-sur-Ciel. Best done in spring or, even better, in October, when the vines change colour. In summer, the shaded areas in the undergrowth are very welcome.

Near Cordes-sur-Ciel, a small village awaits you to discover its history and its Merovingian necropolis. Along the paths and small roads, you can take part in an interactive treasure hunt. The safe and its secret await you.

About fifteen kilometres from Gaillac, this is an easy hike in a peaceful setting of rolling hills, woods and vineyards. A few beautiful residences and several dovecotes dot the route, adding to its charm.

A pleasant circular route for exploring the Gaillac vineyards, crossing the valleys and hillsides of the Tarn with ease. This hike is not recommended in hot weather as there is little shade.

This pleasant loop in the Cordais hills, between vineyards and woods, allows you to discover a unique geological feature (the rougiers) and beautiful views of the villages of Cordes and Tonnac. The hike was created by the Tarn department and marked by volunteers from the FFRandonnée.

This is an easy hike, ideal for a half-day, which allows you to discover the beautifully restored houses of two small villages and takes you through hills and valleys, ending with a walk through part of the Gaillac vineyards.

This loop allows you to visit the Chapelle Saint-Jean, an endearing place with a strong link to the history of Cordes-sur-Ciel. The tour ends in the tourist centre of the bastide town of Cordes for a well-deserved visit and break.

Beautiful trails leading to the highlights and symbolic sites of Cordes, such as the former leprosarium, the Chapelle Saint-Jean and the Croix des Fargues. Panoramic views and numerous vantage points over Cordes punctuate the route halfway through.

A circular route on the Causse plateau leading from the small village of Souel to Cordes-sur-Ciel, through a hilly landscape alternating between vineyards, cultivated fields, meadows and small woods. A pretty lake, a few beautifully restored houses and a small chapel nestled in a valley dot this rural route, not to mention the numerous viewpoints over the town of Cordes, classified as a Grand Site de Midi-Pyrénées.

The route skirts Cordes-sur-Ciel from south to north, offering a variety of views of the city of a hundred spires. The route is rich in contrasting natural environments: the Chapelle Saint-Jean and its wild green setting, the Clayrac millstone cave, the old-fashioned charm of the village of Vindrac, the landscapes of the Causse, and the tranquil banks of the Cérou.

Cordes... a magnificent Albigensian fortified town, to be discovered from the rolling trails of the Causse. PLEASE NOTE: The millstone caves are on private property and access is now prohibited.

Let's set off to explore a multifaceted environment from the small village of Saint-Beauzile. After passing through dense, wild undergrowth, where we take forgotten paths, the route becomes more open, allowing us to discover gently rolling countryside where vineyards and cereal crops coexist harmoniously. There is a little tarmac, but on very quiet roads.

A hike between vineyards and hills which enables you to discover a gently undulating landscape where pretty small villages and lovely dovecotes, enhanced by their careful restoration, nestle. The Château-Musée du Cayla which is located on the walk could also provide amateur historians and literature buffs with a splendid cultural stopover, following in the footsteps of Maurice and Eugénie de Guérin, whose correspondence is still famous.

Variation on the "From Bournazel to Mouzieys-Panens" route This circular route goes from roads to trails, with ups and downs, through the Cordes countryside with numerous viewpoints on the north side of Cordes-sur-Ciel. It includes different sections of trails and, although the route follows parts of otherPR® orGR®36trails, a GPS is recommended as the route includes unmarked sections.

This route heads into the Grésigne forest via a wide forest track towards Sainte-Cécile du Cayrou to the south. It then returns through vineyards and fields towards Saint-Beauzile across undulating countryside criss-crossed by numerous streams. A well-maintained wash house provides a useful shelter halfway along the route for a picnic in bad weather! This walk is a longer version of the “Around Saint-Beauzile” walk published on Visorando.

Vineyards and fields stretch from one stream to the next, dotted with beautiful residences such as the Château-Musée du Cayla, dovecotes and pretty villages. This route guarantees a pleasant half-day out in the countryside.

A walk offering a variety of landscapes, with a beautiful view over the Gaillac plain. Then a walk through a very pretty hamlet and, to finish, a trail through the forest offering a change of scenery.Note: the ride involves a significant elevation gain; we start by descending and then climb back up.

A walk in the gently rolling countryside of Cahuzac-sur-Vère to discover two charming little churches and two castles, one of which houses a renowned gourmet restaurant. We are in the Gaillac region, and most of the route takes place among vineyards, small woods and cultivated fields.

A walk to discover the castles near Cordes. The Château de Cazelles was an advanced defence for Cordes. The Château de Livers dates from the 15th century and owes its charm to the Renaissance. The route only follows wide paths and trails.

This route takes you off the beaten track and marked trails, offering numerous viewpoints over the north side of Cordes-sur-Ciel. The path alternates between small hills and valleys. Quiet footpaths make you forget the sections of road you encounter. A GPS is recommended as the route is largely unmarked. The markings you may see are from otherPR® orGR®36trails.

A short walk through rolling countryside covered with vineyards and meadows. Rural heritage, crosses and dovecotes throughout this route. A short stretch of very shady and quiet road. Yellow markings, not very visible in places.

A route through the Cordais region with small villages and beautiful churches to discover, beautiful views all along the way and, to finish this circular route in style, a touch of magic with the Laussière valley and its ruined mills.

Circular loop west of Roussayrolles, requiring some effort but allowing you to discover the remarkable ruins of La Laussière. In wet weather, the section of the mills is full of waterfalls.

This hike in the Vaour region, between Quercy and Albigeois, alternates between Celtic and Roman paths in a Causse landscape dotted with dolmens and numerous fountains. Several pretty villages: Saint-Michel-de-Vax, Roussayrolles and Peyralade have remarkable buildings. The hike offers beautiful panoramic views between the Grésigne forest and the Aveyron valley to the north. Moderator's note problem in (8), see reviews 02/08/2022

Roussayrolles through the magical forest and the old mills...

A fairly short, unpretentious hike requiring a good sense of direction. The route is mostly along forest tracks or paths but has no signposts. A compass and map are essential; a GPS is recommended. The terrain is quite varied and you won’t get bored at any point.

Landscapes of cliffs and valleys in the Bonnan valley and the Grézelles forest. This route only uses paths and tracks in the middle of unspoilt nature. This is the classic version of the Vallée de Bonnan trail, as described in the Tarn à pied guidebook and on the FFRP information sheets.

Voici une très belle randonnée alternant des moments d'immersion dans une nature sauvage et des moments culturels de haut intérêt. Passé et présent se conjuguent avec les ruines, les fresques et la céramique moderne. Des découvertes qui raviront les randonneurs amateurs d'histoire et de l'art.

A little-used trail to discover a wild part of the Bonnan Valley. Wide tracks and pretty little paths running along both sides of the Bonnan stream offer a different view of the valley.

It is a long circular route connecting Milhars to Roussayrolles, passing behind the Château de la Prune. Hikers will pass through valleys and hilltops amongst the peaceful little villages of the Cordais plateau. Old stone buildings, a decorated church and local heritage sites punctuate a wooded, little-used path.

This circular route, which follows wide forest tracks and is completely unchallenging, offers few open views but plenty of shade, which is much appreciated in hot weather. This route is suitable for pushchairs with three large wheels.

Circuit around Cestayrols, a 12th-century fortified village, through the undergrowth and vine-covered hillsides.

A beautiful hike through vineyards, valleys and hillsides around Cestayrols. A few beautiful residences dot the route and add to its charm. Best done on a beautiful autumn day when the vineyards change colour. There is a little bit of tarmac on this hike, but it is on quiet, bucolic country roads.

A short, unpretentious walk, just to get some fresh air.This trail will take you through a landscape of valleys and small hills planted with vines.Along the way, you'll also find some lovely surprises in the form of small rural heritage sites dotted around the landscape, such as dovecotes and wash houses.

Just a few minutes from the centre of Gaillac, this is a peaceful walk, ideal for a half-day outing. The circuit passes through unspoilt countryside where vineyards, meadows and small woods share the space. In this landscape of rolling hills and valleys, a few beautiful houses and wine estates dot the route. Not to mention the views of the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees on a clear day to top it all off.

Starting from the small village of Mauriac, this short hike, accessible to all, takes you through valleys carpeted with vineyards and small hills offering views of the Gaillac plain and, on a clear day, the Montagne Noire and even the Pyrenees. A few beautifully restored dovecotes and some noble residences adorn the route.

The Lagarde Castle Trail offers unspoilt landscapes and lush greenery. Running alongside rivers, crops and meadows, crossing streams and brooks, this enchanting trail will take you to the Vère-Grésigne leisure centre.

This hike is a longer version of the hike. The start and finish are the same (points 1 to 7 and 9 to 14 of the short route). A rugged and fairly challenging hike through magnificent landscapes and natural surroundings.

This is a little-used route, reserved for lovers of unspoilt nature. They will walk only on footpaths, through varied landscapes.There are many different viewpoints to discover, including the Bonnan Valley, the Lexos rock, the petrified waterfall and the tumulus-dolmen. Climbs and descents along the cliff edge or through the undergrowth, and scrambling up the Bonnan Stream, will delight the more adventurous.

Starting from the small village of Fayssac, this easy hike takes place in gently rolling countryside where cultivated fields, meadows and vineyards share the landscape. On a clear day, the view stretches as far as the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees. The route alternates between wide paths and small, mostly quiet tarmac roads, which do nothing to detract from the feeling of calm and tranquillity that prevails throughout.

This walk combines the paths of the Bois de Gradille and the hills above Gaillac: walks listed in ‘Walks and Hikes in the Tarn’. It offers a beautiful variety of landscapes over the course of the day, ranging from the agricultural north, the vineyards and valleys of north-western Gaillac with their Tuscan-like charm, to the Bois de Gradille, graced by its pretty chapel of the same name. The rolling hills between fields, woods and vineyards flow harmoniously as you make your way through the quiet hamlets.

The view of the bastide town of Castelnau-de-Montmiral can be seen right from the start. Downy oaks and Montpellier maples line the trail between vineyards and views of the Gaillac hillsides. The Gradille chapel is nestled in the woods of the same name.

Follow theGR® 36 trail up the Aveyron river, then take the small country roads back to the village of Laguépie.

A long circular route that follows the course of the Aveyron river via theGR®36and gently returns to Laguépie from the plateau dotted with hamlets and livestock farms.

This walk starts at the Place du Foirail in Laguépie and continues through the village of Saint-Martin-Laguépie, crossing the bridge over the Viaur and following the Ruisseau de Bonnaval to reach the Saint-Pierre plateau, before descending to the Ruisseau de Candour and crossing it. This section follows theGRP® des Gorges du Viaur exactly. The path then heads towards the Viaur, first along the right bank and then the left bank of the Candour, before joining the D9. The walk then climbs to the summit of the Saint-Eugène peninsula to reach the Viaur and returns to Laguépie along the left bank of the river.