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The Medieval Trail from Rignac to Belcastel
Tourist office
10.05 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,312 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rignac (Aveyron)
Explore 1,000 years of history, from Rignac to Belcastel, a medieval site that was restored in the 20th century and is now a major attraction in the Aveyron.
Ethnobotanical trail in Ségala: "Al travers"
4.26 mi
+761 ft
-732 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Rignac (Aveyron)
This trail offers a preserved setting for walking, leisure and exploring the natural heritage of the Ségala. It can be explored independently, at your own risk, all year round. Numerous information boards line the trail to enhance your visit. The Chestnut Conservatory also offers guided tours of this trail (practical information).
Exploring the Roudillou ponds at Bournazel and Lagarrigue
3.61 mi
+259 ft
-256 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Roussennac (Aveyron)
Set off on a thrilling and enriching walk. This ecological and heritage wealth, the result of history and nature, earned these ponds their designation as a Natura 2000 site by the European Union at the very beginning of the century. Twenty years later, the SMBV2A and Rural Concept have been tasked with preserving these habitats. Together with the ponds’ owners, managers and users, they are helping to maintain these fragile ecosystems. Keep your eyes open and treat the environment with respect – you might be in for some lovely surprises.
Loop around Belcastel
Visorando Member
4.11 mi
+889 ft
-866 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Belcastel (Aveyron)
A tour around the valley of one of the most beautiful villages in France, Belcastel, with several viewpoints over its castle, its old bridge and the village below. You will also pass by the Fort du Roc d'Anglars, and on the way down via the Way of the Cross, you will discover the Lourdou cave with its Virgin Mary.
Le Lourdou: Way of the Cross in Belcastel
1.66 mi
+187 ft
-164 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Belcastel (Aveyron)
This hike is accessible to all (with some difficulty accessing the Roc d'Anglars fort) and is partly shaded. Information for December 2025: the footbridge is currently under construction and therefore the hike is inaccessible.
The Tour de Belcastel via the footbridge
0.77 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Belcastel (Aveyron)
This very short hike is accessible to all and can be done with a pushchair. You will walk along Belcastel to the footbridge and return to the village via a shaded path. Information for December 2025: the footbridge is currently under construction and therefore the hike is inaccessible.
The Roc d’Anglars and the Lourdou
4.37 mi
+840 ft
-837 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Belcastel (Aveyron)
Walk this trail in one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”: Belcastel, selected in 2023 to represent Occitanie on the television programme *Le Village Préféré des Français*. Explore over 1,000 years of history as you make your way to the Roc d’Anglars. This is a largely shaded walk throughout.
The Boriette path to Bournazel
5.99 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,240 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bournazel (Aveyron)
Spurred on by a group of residents from the commune of Bournazel, the Tourist Information Office and Bournazel Town Hall have joined forces to carry out a major project to reopen and maintain rural paths, making them accessible for walking. Please respect their work.
The Bouyssière path to Bournazel
5.69 mi
+1,004 ft
-1,004 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Bournazel (Aveyron)
At the initiative of a group of residents from the commune of Bournazel, the Tourist Information Office and Bournazel Town Hall have joined forces to carry out a major project to reopen and maintain rural paths, making them accessible for walking. Please respect their work.
Aveyron Valley and hillsides at Prévinquières and Mirabel
6.41 mi
+827 ft
-817 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Prévinquières (Aveyron)
Walk along the banks of the Aveyron and on the hillsides with a botanical trail and another on the maquisards. Pretty views, beech, chestnut and oak forests, moors on the hillsides.
Exploring the Ségala on foot: Towards Belcastel
6.62 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,306 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Colombiès (Aveyron)
Set in the heart of the Ségala’s rich agricultural landscape, the village of Colombies still boasts beautiful medieval houses, some dating back to the 15th century. This village has retained a certain harmony even in its official buildings, such as the town hall and its porch. Its Romanesque-style church, built in 1880, stands in the centre of a small square near a landscaped fountain.
This walk, marked with yellow signposts, will take you to one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, Belcastel.
Exploring the Privezac and Anglarès ponds
4.07 mi
+253 ft
-276 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Privezac (Aveyron)
Set off on an exciting and enriching walk. Their ecological and heritage value, the result of history and nature, earned these ponds their designation as a Natura 2000 site by the European Union at the very start of the century. Twenty years later, the SMBV2A and Rural Concept are responsible for preserving these environments. Together with the ponds’ owners, managers and users, they help to maintain these fragile ecosystems. Be observant and respectful of the environment – some wonderful surprises may await you.
Les karstic caves de Compolibat
3.36 mi
+528 ft
-541 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Compolibat (Aveyron)
During this circuit, you will discover a geological curiosity, the karstic caves of Py and Rouffiès, composed of fairy chimneys. The village is picturesque with its 13th-century church and bell tower surrounded by four pinnacles. The second part of the circuit offers a view of the village and the crossing of the Aveyron on an old bridge, the Pont du Cambon.
The Cayla Bridge circular from Cadour
Local authority
5.73 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
A beautiful hike in the heart of the wild gorges of the Aveyron, following in the footsteps of a distant past, of which the Pont du Cayla is a magnificent reminder. Panoramic views of the Aveyron valley and a walk along the riverbank.
The Cross of Nances and the Bois d'Enfer
6.83 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moyrazès (Aveyron)
A lovely walk from the charming village of Moyrazes, which overlooks the Aveyron valley and its magnificent panoramic views.
Around La Bessière and Pont de Vézis
4.43 mi
+791 ft
-817 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
A route to discover the diversity of the landscapes and architecture around La Bastide l’Évêque: the picturesque village of La Bessière; the Pont de Vézis, a bridge dating from the early 20th century built to support the commune’s mining industry; and the plateaus offering magnificent views over the Ségala and the unspoilt valleys of the Lézert and the Aveyron.
Le Cayla
10.02 mi
+1,296 ft
-1,312 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide-l'Évêque (Aveyron)
Passing by the Tower and the Roman bridge of Cayla, come and discover these wild valleys of the Aveyron and Lézert rivers.
Around Peyrusse-le-Roc
5.91 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,161 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Peyrusse-le-Roc (Aveyron)
Hike to discover the ruins of Peyrusse-le-Roc and its countryside.
The chapels of Marcillac-Vallon
8.05 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,526 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Marcillac-Vallon (Aveyron)
This circular route combines tarmac sections with an original route to discover four chapels located around the village of Marcillac-Vallon. Two marked sections (GR® 62 andPR®) make it easier to follow thesecond part of the route, from Saint-Jean-le-Froid, the highest point of this itinerary focused on small religious heritage sites.
Please note: a return variant has just been published following the deterioration of the path in the Bruéjouls ravine.
The Créneau balcony
10.31 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,306 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Marcillac-Vallon (Aveyron)
From Marcillac-Vallon, climb up to admire the Créneau valley on the right bank, with its waterfall gushing out in the middle of the village of Salles-la-Source. Then cross to the other bank to return first along a balcony path and then along a small road and shaded paths, inviting you to enjoy a bucolic walk that ends with a view of the valley from the famous Pont Rouge bridge in Marcillac-Vallon.
Le Tournier - La Bastidie - Le Riou Viou
2.44 mi
+367 ft
-344 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Viviez (Aveyron)
A beautiful, easy hike or mountain bike ride through the woods, with three fords on the Riou Viou, which can be bypassed if the stream is in flood.
Discovering Viviez-bourg
Tourism professional
1.63 mi
+190 ft
-200 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Viviez (Aveyron)
Come and discover the town of Viviez-bourg with a geo-embedded audio route. Once a poor rural town in Aveyron, at the confluence of streams that made it a breeding ground, it later became the small town of zinc. It is rich in its industrial heritage and its inhabitants who have transformed and shaped it over time. Scan the QR code on the starting panel and let yourself be guided and listen to its history. During your tour, you will discover 21 panels telling the story of Viviez, 11 audio heritage recordings, 2 virtual tours and 1 interactive panorama.
Le Ségala on foot: The ancient mills trail
4.42 mi
+558 ft
-584 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Gramond (Aveyron)
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.
The Duzou balcony
7.89 mi
+860 ft
-853 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou (Aveyron)
From Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou, let's explore the ruins of a feudal castle at the confluence of the Créneau and Dourdou rivers, near the village of Nauviale with its red sandstone houses. The route is mainly on small roads with no traffic, but there is a climb up a forest track, following a section of a fitness trail and then a section along the ridge, which offers a superb view of the Duzou valley.
Circular route starting from Asprières
13.77 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,175 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Asprières (Aveyron)
This circular route allows you to explore the two villages of Peyrusse-le-Roc:
- the village around the church is the current village,
- on the slopes, the ruined medieval city.
If you are already familiar with it, the hike offers an unusual arrival point. If you are not familiar with it, it will make you want to come back to explore the area in more detail.
Exploring the Ségala on foot: The Lakes Trail
6.29 mi
+614 ft
-614 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Baraqueville (Aveyron)
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.