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Montlaur (Aveyron) walks
A circular walk starting from Montlaur
An easy route to explore a corner of Rougier.
The Graouzou Aqueduct
At the start, the village of red sandstone offers a walk featuring medieval ruins and 19th-century buildings. The route is shaded by oak woods. The canal bridge halfway along the route now serves as a footbridge spanning the Graouzou.
Circular Campels loop via Verrières
This walk, with little change in altitude, offers a lesser-known side to the Rougier de Camarès canyons. It is a journey into the world of sheep and the farmers who work to supply milk to the cheese dairies.
The hamlets of Solages, Ginebret and Boutavy as seen from Faragous
The walk is suitable for all types of walkers. Across gently rolling countryside, you can enjoy the natural surroundings and the peace and quiet. You’ll come across farm buildings, some in ruins and others still in use.
Between Molière and Cazelle above Camarès
A short walk offering views of Montaigut Castle, Campalvié and Gissac on the horizon, as well as a bird’s-eye view of the village of Camarès.
Circular route to the north-east of Mas de Montet to Belmont-sur-Rance
An unpretentious walk with little elevation gain. It offers a glimpse of a scattered rural landscape made up of isolated farmsteads amidst cultivated fields. Some buildings are in a state of disrepair, whilst others are still inhabited by farmers.
Walk between Dourdou and historic Camarès
Pleasant walk starting from the centre of Camarès (you can also start from the leisure centre car park) along the Dourdou river, passing through Camarès "Ville haute" (upper town), the ruins of the old fortified town, the castle currently being restored, the rose garden, and enjoy the panoramic view from the old bell tower.
A circular walk starting from Camarès to explore the Terres Rouges
Another way to explore the Terres Rouges of the Rougier de Camarès.
Circular walk in Camarès via the lake, La Garde and the Roman road
A walk suitable for everyone despite its 120-metre elevation gain. Along the route you will discover the Camarès water sports centre (in the summer season), its old streets leading up to the ancient castle, its monumental Virgin Mary statue, and its panoramic views of the village and the surrounding countryside.
Circular route from Camarès to Les Pradels starting from the lake
If you love the countryside, beautiful views, discovering unusual sites, walking up and down hills; in short, breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the peace and quiet, this hike is sure to satisfy you.
In the red earth below Gissac
A lovely climb through holm oaks, kermes oaks and broom.
Circular Andabre route via La Colombarié
A short walk in the Rougier de Camarès at the foot of the village of Gissac and its castle. We are in the heart of the famous Rougier de Camarès, which has featured in television reports on several occasions. In fine weather, the scenery is beautiful and the tranquillity here is restful. Don’t be surprised to come across sheep; you are on their territory here.
The Mont Grand circular loop from Versols
A half-day walk that takes you from the medieval centre of the village of Versols and its castle (dating from the 11th century, with 15th- and 16th-century additions) through pastures, heaths and forests to discover the panoramic views offered by the climb up Mont Grand (677 m). Return to Versols via Notre-Dame du Cayla, a local place of pilgrimage, believed to date back to the 12th century.
By the hills and dales around Belmont-sur-Rance
In the shade of the pink sandstone collegiate church and the surrounding woods, a peaceful escape on bushy paths, mills and hamlets, forest trails wind their way along the river Rance.
Yellow markings and a ford on the Rance.
⚠️To be avoided in periods of heavy rain, otherwise one passes at ease by taking off one's shoes.
Climb up to Caylus Rock and discover the Sorgue Valley
In fine weather, the views from Caylus Rock are superb. The walk ends with a tour of the town centre.
The Saint-Affrique Dolmen Route
A lovely walk that presents no difficulties other than its length and a significant elevation gain. It takes you past six dolmens, including the two most impressive in the region. Passing through a succession of cultivated fields, forests and heaths, the route also takes you past the beautiful site of the Chapel of Saint-Martin de Boussac (ideal for a picnic) and the Rocher de Caylus, which overlooks the village of Saint-Affrique. In Saint-Affrique itself: the Pont Vieux, the cathedral, the old narrow streets...
On the paths of the women of the earth, starting from Viala du Dourdou.
In the heart of the Rougier, the village of Viala du Dourdou, in a dominant position, offers easy hiking and surprising views in the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park.
Ascent to the pumping station starting from Ouyre
The walk starts from the Route de Camarès in Brusque, which passes through the hamlet of Ouyre. If you avoid days when there are pétanque tournaments, you’ll find a parking space at the side of the road.
The Château de Saint-Izaire trail
In the heart of the Rougier de Camarès and crossed by the Dourdou, the medieval village of Saint-Izaire welcomes us with its imposing suspension bridge, its red sandstone church and its 14th-century castle (former residence of the bishops of Vabres l'Abbaye). You will be charmed by this delightful village, where the sun gives the red stone facades a flamboyant appearance.