Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance walks

This hike, mostly in tree-shade, takes you through coombs and valleys to the south of Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance. Beautiful paths, some of them forgotten or seldom used, add a pleasant touch of wilderness. A breath of fresh air in absolute calm, in an unspoilt natural setting, not forgetting the two menhir statues at Pousthomy, which add a touch of historical interest to this walk.

Starting from the small village of Pousthomy, this walk alternates between sections through woodland and along the ridge, where the view opens up to 360°. In terms of heritage, the Monastery of Notre-Dame d’Orient at the start of the route, three menhir statues along the way and a visit to Combret at its remarkable site will delight lovers of beautiful stonework and provide an excellent addition to this nature walk.

Perched on a plateau at over 800m, Montfranc and the spire of its mountain-style church look out towards the Tarn and the Aveyron. A short, unpretentious walk, with lovely paths and views of the Monts de Lacaune.

Very interesting hike as much for the landscapes (Rance valley, Rougier de Camarès) as for the culture (village of Combret, Notre-Dame d'Orient, numerous crosses). Some portions on tarmac, but with the magnificence of the small paths and the beauty of the landscape, you'll quickly forget them.

This route, set amid stone landscapes and valleys, allows you to discover the Occitan crosses that mark the entire route around Coupiac and its castle. A patchwork of hills and valleys along the route will delight the eye.

Fraissines is a small village overlooking the Tarn valley. Balcony paths wind their way up the steep slopes covered with tree heath. This ancient path once linked the villages of Trébas and Combradet. Viewpoints over the Tarn and Aveyron valleys, a spring, a waterfall and abundant, varied vegetation enhance this pretty route. Yellow markings.

A walk to discover the local heritage above Trébas. A route that takes you through rural landscapes and lush woodlands.

Hike in the hills above the Malagousse stream valley, with a detour to the village of Saint-André, then a climb to the top of a small hill for a view of the Tarn valley.

A slightly longer variation of the "Sentier des Sources" hike is available in the commune of Trébas. It passes by an old mineral water spring and climbs to the heights for a view of the Tarn valley. The route starts in Villeneuve, allowing you to cross the bridge over the river.

Combradet, a hamlet in the commune of Réquista, is built on a ridge overlooking the La Croux Dam on the River Tarn.This circular walk offers numerous views of the Tarn valley.  

A mainly woodland walk leading up to the heights of Villeneuve-sur-Tarn, from where the view stretches over the surrounding hills and the Tarn valley. Small valleys and refreshing streams are also part of this pleasant route, suitable for all seasons. Summer is particularly recommended as the woods offer welcome shelter, and the return journey along the Tarn may provide an opportunity for a swim to round off the day in style.

Perched on a rocky promontory, at the confluence of the Tarn and Alrance rivers, the magnificent small village of Brousse-le-Château is noted for its exceptional location.

Starting from Saint-Michel de Léon, this ‘nature’ route alternates between forest and open sections, offering stunning views of the Dadou valley, following both its slopes. Apart from a few short sections, most of the route follows very gentle gradients, allowing walkers plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings.

A very pleasant stroll, there and back along the banks of the River Tarn, connecting two charming villages: Lincou and Brousse-le-Château. The latter is listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France".

Beautiful views over the Tarn valley and charming villages: Lincou, Connac, Lavabre. The last three kilometres are a very pleasant stroll along the Tarn. Beautiful stone crosses all along the route. Yellow markings on certain sections of the path.

Overhanging path offering magnificent views of the Tarn valley, Brousse-le-Château and the Lévézou. Yellow markings along the entire route.

In the heart of the Rougier de Camarès and crossed by the Dourdou, the medieval village of Saint-Izaire welcomes us with its imposing suspension bridge, its red sandstone church and its 14th-century castle (former residence of the bishops of Vabres l'Abbaye). You will be charmed by this delightful village, where the sun gives the red stone facades a flamboyant appearance.

In the heart of the Rougier, the village of Viala du Dourdou, in a dominant position, offers easy hiking and surprising views in the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park.

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.

A circular route that will take you through small villages, charming hamlets, rivers, woods and peaceful landscapes. Majestic sites (such as the Oulas Gorges, Paulin Castle and the valley of the three rivers at Saint-Jean de Jeannes) can round off the day. This is the land of the sheep that provide the milk for Roquefort cheese.

This route offers a wide variety of landscapes: fields, meadows, rivers and forests. Numerous crossings of valleys through which tributaries of the Dadou flow make this hike quite physically demanding. The villages on the hilltops, ridges or valley floors bear witness to farming and livestock rearing that is still active amidst unspoilt nature. This route combines the Chemin des Bergers in the north with the Sentier du Chevreuil in the south, already described on Visorando, returning via theGR® 36.

A former vineyard belonging to Vabres Abbey, the site of a major battle against the Norman invaders in 864, you start this walk in the hamlet of Lavabre, where an old Templar barn still stands.

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.

A shaded descent takes you to the Gaycre stream, which you follow for a while to the murmur of the water and the song of the birds, then wide paths lead back up to the Assac plateau. Yellow markings

Alternating between peaks and the Gijou valley, during this walk hikers will discover some magnificent villages and hidden hamlets in the Tarn department, explore a region with a rich historical past and observe a varied and protected flora and fauna.

A beautiful hike that will take you from the Gijou valley, with the villages of Lacaze and Viane, to the heights of the small plateau above Carayon, from where you can see as far as the Pyrenees on a clear day. A brief foray into the Second World War with the two monuments before Le Sucail is a pleasant way to round off this beautiful day.

A peaceful hike that first leads to the valley where the Gijou flows before climbing up to the plateau, where a rural landscape dotted with farms unfolds. Mostly in the undergrowth, the route nevertheless offers several open sections with views stretching over the hills and slopes, where meadows and cultivated land intermingle. A few sections on tarmac require caution but do not detract from the peaceful atmosphere that prevails throughout.

This hike takes you through valleys and plateaus, forests and viewpoints, passing through Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy, Notre-Dame-de-Tournadous and the Maison de la Vallée du Gijou. This hike alternates between ascents and descents, surrounded by nature, with beautiful views. Halfway along the route, you can discover the biodiversity trail at the Maison de la Vallée du Gijou.Don't leave the hamlet of Ganoubre without visiting the Church of Notre-Dame-de-Tournadous, with its cedar tree classified as a "remarkable tree".A long stretch of open countryside awaits you between Le Roucan and Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy.At the end of your hike, discover the14th-century polychrome statue of the Virgin and Child in the church of Saint-Pierre de Trivisy.

A route leading from a valley spared from development to one of the department’s last remaining monuments dating from the year 1000. A beautiful walk starting from the Maison de la Vallée du Gijou, to discover one of the Tarn’s most unusual and mystical heritage sites: the Chapel of Saint-Jean Del Frech, first mentioned in 972.You’ll also enjoy stunning views in the heart of nature along the ridges overlooking this valley, which nearly disappeared forever due to a dam project.