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Exploring the Roudillou ponds at Bournazel and Lagarrigue
Tourist office
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.
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.
The Medieval Trail from Rignac to Belcastel
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.
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.
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).
Aveyron Valley and hillsides at Prévinquières and Mirabel
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Loop around Belcastel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.