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Peux-et-Couffouleux walks
The summit of Merdelou via St Méen
AONB
5.85 mi
+942 ft
-968 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Peux-et-Couffouleux (Aveyron)
Amidst beech woods teeming with mountain flora, make your way to one of the highest points in southern Aveyron and enjoy a 360° view of the Monts d’Orb and Lacaune and, on a clear day, the Pyrenees
From Saint-Méen, a place of pilgrimage and the source of the River Rance, make your way to the summit of Merdelou (1,100 m) through a landscape of coppiced woodland, forests and high-altitude grasslands. A fitting reward for your efforts: a panorama of outstanding beauty stretching as far as the high plateaus of Espinouse and Somail, complete with a map marker!
Circular route from Camarès to Les Pradels starting from the lake
Visorando Member
6.47 mi
+843 ft
-833 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
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.
Circular walk in Camarès via the lake, La Garde and the Roman road
2.72 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
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.
Ascent to the pumping station starting from Ouyre
2.42 mi
+525 ft
-692 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
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.
Walk between Dourdou and historic Camarès
3.00 mi
+331 ft
-335 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
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
4.84 mi
+469 ft
-486 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
Another way to explore the Terres Rouges of the Rougier de Camarès.
Le Plo de Canac
7.47 mi
+1,696 ft
-1,703 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Murat-sur-Vèbre (Tarn)
From the Dourdou valley, the path climbs up to the Plo de Canac through stony slopes and boxwood forests.The steep climb at the start is rewarded with beautiful views once the walker reaches the maquis plateaus, perfumed by the warm scents wafting in from the Mediterranean.
The Dourdou valley, the ridges and the summit of Merdelou
10.72 mi
+2,756 ft
-2,746 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Brusque (Aveyron)
Varied landscapes and numerous viewpoints. A few very steep climbs! Orientation table at the summit.
A few sections on roads in the valley and on tracks along the ridges (tracks built for the installation and maintenance of the wind turbines)
Rich and varied flora: in late April, a carpet of daffodils at the summit; in late June, a profusion of gentians, large daisies and… wild strawberries.
Maliver Route
5.02 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,703 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Brusque (Aveyron)
At the summit of Maliver (alt. 901m), there is a stunning viewpoint and an information board about the Haut Dourdou valley.
This route can be combined with the Dent de Saint-Jean route.
Short route around the Dourdou in Brusque
3.38 mi
+387 ft
-394 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Brusque (Aveyron)
A short family hike in the upper Dourdou valley, in southern Aveyron, where water meets stone and the slopes are stony.
But above all, it is the village of Brusque, from ‘bruscas’ (heather), crowned by the ruins of its9th-century castle on its rocky outcrop, with its winding alleyways.
Between Molière and Cazelle above Camarès
2.49 mi
+302 ft
-289 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Camarès (Aveyron)
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.
In the red earth below Gissac
3.34 mi
+554 ft
-551 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Gissac (Aveyron)
A lovely climb through holm oaks, kermes oaks and broom.
Circular Andabre route via La Colombarié
1.91 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Gissac (Aveyron)
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.
Les Tourelles in Murat-sur-Vèbre
7.07 mi
+938 ft
-942 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Murat-sur-Vèbre (Tarn)
In the heart of the Monts de Lacaune, a family hike from the village of Murat-sur-Vèbre through the grazing lands of the Lacaune sheep, whose milk is used to make Roquefort cheese, the first French cheese to receive an appellation d'origine. With a break in a restored sheepfold, a walk through a typical hamlet (where traditional sheep's cheese is sold directly) and the return to Murat via Le Castelas and its old village.
Col des Saints route
12.03 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,627 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Murat-sur-Vèbre (Tarn)
A very beautiful hike where you will find a dolmen and a menhir statue, flower-lined paths, and views of the Murat countryside, Camarès and the slopes of Espinouse.
Part of this route follows the ancient Roman road which became the Via Tolosana in the Middle Ages, the route from Arles to Santiago de Compostela.
By the hills and dales around Belmont-sur-Rance
5.55 mi
+955 ft
-955 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Belmont-sur-Rance (Aveyron)
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.
Fairy Walk in Boissezon de Masviel
4.44 mi
+797 ft
-787 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Murat-sur-Vèbre (Tarn)
The walk is mainly in the shade of the forest. Very pleasant to do during hot weather.
Circular Campels loop via Verrières
2.76 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Montlaur (Aveyron) (Aveyron)
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
2.95 mi
+276 ft
-279 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Montlaur (Aveyron) (Aveyron)
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.
Circular route to the north-east of Mas de Montet to Belmont-sur-Rance
2.55 mi
+417 ft
-240 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Belmont-sur-Rance (Aveyron)
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.
Mas du Claux – Boutavy circular loop
3.97 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Gissac (Aveyron)
A short, easy circular loop that allows you to discover another side of the Rougier de Camarès and enjoy a beautiful view of Montaigut Castle.
The Sylvanès trail
7.20 mi
+892 ft
-883 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sylvanès (Aveyron)
Through a coniferous forest, we discover the Russian Orthodox Chapel nestled in the heart of the woods, in an idyllic green setting. Time to pause and meditate on this magical place. Superb views. The trail is mainly woodland, which is pleasant in hot weather.
Roc d'Orque Circular Route
7.80 mi
+2,448 ft
-2,444 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Castanet-le-Haut (Hérault)
This marks the completion of this beautiful hike after several weeks of research to create the route described below. It’s a great achievement that will help people discover and get to know this small mountain range located east of the Caroux and Espinouse ranges. Some sections (fairly short) are a bit tricky to follow, but the Visorando GPX track is very useful.