Roman Trail

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The trail starts in the village of Lombers. The history of this village dates back to between 1165 and 1633. Its origins can be traced back to Celtic or Gallo-Roman times. There was a fortified castle at the peak, which allowed enemies to be spotted approaching. The path passes behind this peak, circling Combe Maussou along wide paths through fields. It then joins the Albi-Castres greenway.

Trail of community interest created by the Centre Tarn Tourist Office. See § Practical information.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.49 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 95 m
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    Descent: - 86 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 279 m
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    Lowest point: 193 m
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A well-maintained countryside
Countryside landscape
Lombers
Champs et Bois

Description of the walk

Starting point sign, Town Hall Square.

(S/E) Cross the bridge over the Assou stream and begin the ascent of Pic de Lombers by taking the second road on the right.

(1) Pass close to the Pic de Lombers cross, which commemorates the existence of the fortified castle. Continue for several hundred metres.

(2) Continue straight ahead.
Alternative route via Médale by turning right, joining point 4 (6 km route)

(3) After this tarmac section, turn right towards the hamlet of Puech Rouge. The path runs alongside a wooded area. As you cross the fields, you will see a "Pied de Mulet" dovecote.

(4) Turn left onto the road.

(5) Turn right towards Rieu Grand via the path that continues along the edge of the fields and the right bank of the Assou stream.

(6) When you reach the Moulin d'Ambrozy, an authentic flour mill built before the 16th century and beautifully restored, turn left to join the greenway and follow it to the right towards Lombers.

(7) Turn right to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 193 m - Town Hall Square
  2. 1 : km 0.67 - alt. 239 m - Behind the Pic
  3. 2 : km 2.94 - alt. 275 m - Merle crossroads
  4. 3 : km 3.62 - alt. 276 m - Puech Rouge
  5. 4 : km 5.17 - alt. 220 m - Croisement Pigeonnier
  6. 5 : km 5.4 - alt. 210 m - Rieu Grand crossroads
  7. 6 : km 6.83 - alt. 200 m - Former Ambrozy Mill
  8. 7 : km 8.23 - alt. 197 m - End of Greenway
  9. S/E : km 8.48 - alt. 193 m - Town Hall Square

Notes

Tarn Centre Tourist Office
8, Place de la République
81120 Réalmont - Tel. 05 63 79 05 45

Montredon-Labessonnié Welcome Centre
2 Avenue des Pyrénées
81360 Montredon-Labessonnié
Tel

Worth a visit

"Pied de Mulet" dovecote on the banks of the (4)

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
balades&plaisirs
balades&plaisirs

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, done in late autumn, with truly beautiful colours and lots of viewpoints.
The only downside was that there were no benches to sit on.

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Raju
Raju

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It would be a shame not to make a round trip to Lombers Peak. Very interesting viewpoint. (Just at the top of the climb from the start, take the stairs on the right.)

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Aurelien81
Aurelien81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in the first part, on high ground, with views of the surrounding countryside. Most of the route is on unpaved paths, which is more enjoyable. Passing by an old mill, mentioned in the description, but which is inhabited... we didn't linger. 2 hours 15 minutes including short breaks.

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

To be done without hesitation in the other direction.

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c.berangere
c.berangere

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant two-hour hike, the steep but short climb to the peak of Lombers is worth it for the view.
Tarn landscape with hills, woods, crops, meadows and some livestock.
The last part on the cycle path is more monotonous but not very long.
Not too much tarmac.

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vigoplank
vigoplank

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route with little road travel (which is good) and well-maintained paths. Take the opportunity to climb up to the Lombers cross by taking the stairs (at the second sign indicating access).

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Christian 1234
Christian 1234

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk done backwards, a beautiful climb halfway up, breathtaking views from the peak.

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ferrand philippe
ferrand philippe

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

very pleasant walk in the sunshine – no difficulty – a good walk that can be done with the family

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peconstans
peconstans

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This route is best done in reverse (starting with the greenway) as it is less steep.
When done forwards, the climb at the start of the route to the Pic de Lombers is steep, and you won't have warmed up properly yet.

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Belou
Belou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful, easy hike.

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marie-france_ma.soulie
marie-france_ma.soulie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, lots of trails and beautiful scenery. Took 2 hours and 35 minutes, and we took it really easy. Good for children.

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route around Pic de Lombers, which can be seen from all angles. It's worth the climb up the stairs. The section along the ridges is magnificent, with lots of wild flowers and heavily wooded slopes. Thanks to the weather in July, the landscape remained very green. The paths are excellent and the signposting means there is no hesitation. Without being unpleasant, the return after point 4 is a little less interesting. I had no trouble passing Le Moulin.

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Kikitte
Kikitte

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful views during this hike

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isa81360
isa81360

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful, well-marked route, easy with no difficulty. Don't miss the climb to the peak. Hike duration: 2.5 hours, taking time to take photos :-)

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PiouMalo
PiouMalo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Well-marked trail. Don't hesitate to climb Pic de LOMBERS, 10 minutes after setting off, just off the trail. Weather permitting, you'll enjoy a beautiful 360° view and, above all, a panorama of the Pyrenean peaks.
During our walk, two motocross bikes passed by, and after talking to a local hiker, we learned that this sometimes happens on weekends. She also informed us that at a place called "Ambrozy" (an old mill), a dog might block the bridge. The mill (private property) was closed, so we didn't encounter the friendly animal. Just a word of warning: it's best to walk this trail with walking sticks!

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