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Montauriol (Tarn) walks
From Tanus to Las Planques
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.
Circular Puy de Bar to Moulares
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.
Las Planques, Short Version
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.
Pride de Crespin fords
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.
Walk to the Chapel of Las Planques
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.
Le Ségala: Castelpers and Roc de Miramont
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.
Via the Maux bridge in Saint-Jean-de-Marcel
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.
The Viaur Valley via Thuriès, starting from Pampelonne
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.
From Pampelonne to Las Planques
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.
A walk in the Ségala region around Sainte-Gemme
This route will take you through part of the Ségala region in the Tarn and along the paths once used by mining peasants to reach the mines around Carmaux.
Viaur Valley - The Boudou Trail
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.
Viaur Valley - Le Carrelié - Pont de Cirou - Pampelonne
A beautiful hike that will take you from the shady banks of the Viaur to the Pont de Cirou site. In Pampelonne, if you wish, you can visit the ruins of the Château de Thuriès, which overlooks the rocky bend of the Viaur. Finally, to finish, stop at the Vieux Mirandol viewpoint before returning to your car.
Moderator's note Trail closed by municipal decree due to risk of rockfall from 31 May 2022 until further notice, see notices.
Along the Céret from the Roucarié Reservoir
A walk that will allow you to discover the landscapes of the Ségala Carmausin, a land of farmers and miners. This walk is fully signposted (PR® Yellow) and also features directional signs. The entire route follows small roads and local paths. Small signs featuring quotes on biodiversity adorn this trail. Scan the QR code for information about the route and other walks.
The short version of the Méridienne trail
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.
From Carmaux to Albi under the sign of coal
A hike in the footsteps of the old coal mines.
Path to the Château de Labastide-Vassals
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.
The peaceful Tarn from Longouyrou to Pécotte
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.
Route of Deux Puechs and Cabannes above Ambialet
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.
Circuit des Deux Puechs
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.
The panoramic Tarn at Ambialet
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.
Route des Cabannes in Ambialet
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.
From the Tarn to Puech Mergou
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.
The industrial Tarn in Saint-Juéry
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.
Nauze Valley
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.
The rolling Tarn, Négoriou and Merlassou valleys
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.
More walks in Montauriol (Tarn)
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