Naucelle walks

This circular route, which constantly goes up and down, follows mostly narrow paths through the woodland alongside a stream; it may therefore prove difficult, or even impassable, in wet weather. It is well signposted in yellow in the first section, but once you’ve left Sauveterre, there are no signposts, so you’ll need to follow the route description carefully.

Gathered around its church, Gramond is a village rich in history. The valley is wild along the Lézert with a view of Boussac that will amaze you.

This easy midday walk is best undertaken in hot or very hot weather. Indeed, it takes place entirely in the woodland and along the Viaur, and almost entirely on signposted paths. However, it is not a circular route; nevertheless, the view over the Viaur is very pleasant and, above all, it is very comfortable there, sheltered from the heat. This path is little used. It is situated on the Chemin des Planques.

This walk is situated at the confluence of three valleys and between two picturesque villages, Saint-Just and Castelpers.The site of Castelpers is an ancient fortified settlement, mentioned in the Book of Miracles of Sainte-Foy de Conques. It has become a very popular destination. Of this former seigneury and barony belonging to the Castelpers family (13th to 17th centuries), all that remains on the rock 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 amidst the woods, was originally a small abbey which became a flourishing priory until the end of the Crusades.

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.

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.

A shortened circular route to explore the Chapel of Las Planques, nestled in the woods. Although short, this route requires some effort to tackle the numerous ascents and descents that follow one another in succession.

A walk through the ‘Land of 100 Valleys’, following a secret and unspoilt valley, In the heart of the village of Boussac, with its traditional houses, stands a remarkable church, originally built in the 13th century and subsequently fortified by its inhabitants during the 14th and 15th centuries to protect the local population from the English invasion. Battlements, arrow slits and machicolations still bear witness today to the building’s defensive purpose.

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.

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.

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.

From the village of Pampelonne, enjoy a walk along the River Viaur towards the Pont de Cirou. The route is shaded almost all the way. The distinctive feature of the hamlet of Pont de Cirou is that it straddles two municipalities and two departments: the Aveyron and the Tarn. The Pont de Cirou was one of the first bridges used to cross the Viaur on the Lyon–Toulouse road.

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.

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.

This is the land of white water and a thousand springs that feed numerous streams and small lakes further downstream. A short detour at the town’s main crossroads allows you to see three spires: since 1997, they have stood at the centre of the crossroads where Baraqueville was founded, clearly marking the place the town intends to retain at the heart of the Ségala, that of the main hub for events and interaction. The three spikes symbolise the Ségala’s past and give way between them to the three roads of the crossroads, which, when viewed from above, form the spokes of a turning wheel.

A chance to explore the area around Trémolières, a hamlet in the commune of Rullac-Saint-Cirq, situated on a plateau between the Cône and Giffou valleys.