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The source of the Durzon and the Canalettes
Important: access to the Canalettes is prohibited from 1 October to 30 November 2025.
This is a very interesting route, particularly in relation to the Canalettes site. These are two canoles, faults carved into the limestone of the causses due to erosion. These fractures are particularly deep at this location.This hike also takes you to the source of the Durzon, which takes the form of a resurgence. Similarly, the steep Pas de la Mule pass, although short, is another special feature of this circular.
Cantobre - Stream, via Roc Nantais
The objectives of this hike are to reach Stream on foot from Cantobre as easily as possible, using as many paths as possible, to visit the village of Stream, and to return to Cantobre via the hills, in particular Roc Stream.
Château d'Algues via Fougayrolles
Several paths connect Saint-Jean-du-Bruel to Algues, the former stronghold of the Roquefeuil family overlooking the Dourbie valley. This is an easy 7km route with a moderate incline, ideal for a leisurely stroll.
Notre-Dame de la Sentinelle
A short hike takes you to an ancient place of procession where you can enjoy the view over Saint-Jean-du-Bruel.
Causse-Bégon and the Giant's Tomb
Former calamine furnaces, the Œil de Bœuf and the Tombeau du Géant on the Causse Bégon. Step back in time from the industrial era to prehistory.
The Upper Dourbie Valley
From one side of the Dourbie to the other via the Tayrac footbridge.
The Canalettes loop
A beautiful and very varied hike. On the agenda are three caves, including the "illuminated" cave, a lavogne, a beautiful natural arch and the famous canalettes (or canoles).
⚠️20/10/2025: The Canalettes fault site is closed annually from 1 October to 30 November by municipal decree.
Descent of the Canallettes to the source of the Durzon
Starting from Larzac, crossing the Domaine de la Maison des Forestiers, visiting a prehistoric shelter, you will descend to the source of the Durzon, then climb back up through the Pas de la Mule forest.
⚠️20/10/2025: The Canalettes fault site is closed annually from 1 October to 30 November by municipal decree.
The Corniches of the Causse Noir
You will need two vehicles for this journey from La Bouteille to Saint-André-de-Vézines.
Visit to La Couvertoirade
This is a short walk for the whole family, which also allows you to spot several starting points for longer hikes. You can enjoy a pleasant path, cross a meadow, and on the way back, climb a small hill to admire the restored mill.
Final destination: a visit to the fortified village of La Couvertoirade, which is entirely pedestrianised.
The Alzon tour via tunnels and viaducts
This loop around the village of Alzon is ideal for families, allowing you to hike along an old railway line through tunnels and over viaducts. Bring a torch for certain sections.
Chaos de Roquesaltes
Starting from the charming village of La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite, this hike first leads to the remarkable Roquesaltes rock formations, highlighted by a discovery trail dotted with informative and fun signs suitable even for the youngest hikers. After exploring the magnificent Causse farm of the same name, the circuit continues on the Causse Noir and leads to the site of Montméjean, dominated by the ruins of its castle. A beautiful trail leads back to the village, where you can stop to discover the 12th-century Sainte-Marguerite d'Antobe Church before descending via a beautiful paved slanting street to the banks of the Dourbie, where a swim in the summer months is a refreshing and pleasant way to end the circuit.
The Rochers de Roques Altès and the Corniches du Rajol
You will discover this dolomitic ruin hidden in the pine woods, but it is at the edge of the cliffs overlooking the Dourbie that the cornices of the Rajol will reveal their majesty.What can be said about the Dantesque beauty of the stone giants of Roques Altès? Appreciate the voluptuous curves of the roofs of the eponymous farm.A family walk that oscillates between enchantment and dreamlike fantasy.
The chaos of Caoussou
With all due respect to its illustrious neighbour (the Montpellier-le-Vieux site), the Caoussou chaos is a ruiniform formation rich in concretions, certainly more modest but just as interesting to discover.
A family walk with a gradient suitable for both young and old.
The Chemin des Morts de Saint Sauveur Camprieu
Despite its uninviting name, this is a superb hike under the forest canopy. The name comes from the fact that there was once no cemetery in Camprieu, forcing the inhabitants to carry their dead to the hamlet of Saint-Sauveur.