Cambon d’Albi Mill Trail

Cambon is a circular village, typical of the South, which overlooks the valley from the top of its rocky outcrop.
This walk consists of two circular loops offering lovely views of the village and showcasing the varied landscape on either side of the Lézert stream.
The route follows the stream and its tributaries, then winds past a13th-century mill, amidst a peaceful and restful setting of water and greenery.

Details

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.33 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 128 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 128 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 774 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 620 ft

Description of the walk

Park in the car park near Cambon Stadium.

Yellow markings

La Mouline Circular

(S/E) Return to the Chemin du Stade and, immediately after the sign saying ‘Give way’ 50 m on and the Ruisseau de Planquetorte, head right onto the track through the fields. Further on, note a stone cazelle on the other side of the stream. Continue to follow the stream until it joins the Lézert. Walk past the weir and cross the D111, Route du Lézert.

(1) Walk very carefully along the verge of the D111. You’ll come out onto the D69, Chemin du Moulin; turn right and cross the bridge over the Lézert.

(2) Turn right onto Chemin Saint-Exupéry and, as you continue, look at the rear of the mill; turn round to see the three towers of the VOA, the Verrerie Ouvrière d’Albi.
The tarmac road turns into a track opposite the entrance to the house’s garage and ends on Rue Marcel Dassault, in front of a civil engineering firm.

(3) Head towards the company’s entrance and go round the perimeter along Chemin de la Rivière Basse.
The gravel-surfaced, tree-lined path descends gently at the first bend. After the second bend, it runs alongside the River Lézert and leads towards the stadium and the starting point.

Devèze Circular

(S/E) At the stadium, head towards the Lézert, cross it and enter the Bois de la Dévèze, then follow the path which climbs up to the Côte de Lanel. On the road, turn right downhill and pass the entrance to Les Vergnades. After the next bend, cross the bridge.

(4) Turn right onto the Chemin des Écureuils. Follow the stream and head back towards the stadium and the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 646 ft - Cambon Stadium
  2. 1 : mi 0.45 - alt. 633 ft - D111 road
  3. 2 : mi 0.78 - alt. 623 ft - Junction – Chemin de Saint-Éxupéry
  4. 3 : mi 0.99 - alt. 627 ft - Junction – Civil engineering firm
  5. 4 : mi 2.06 - alt. 653 ft - Junction – Chemin des Écureuils
  6. S/E : mi 2.33 - alt. 646 ft - Cambon Stadium

Notes

This route is distributed free of charge with the ‘Balades en Albigeois’ booklet.
FFRP Hôtel Reynès, 14 Rue Timbal – 81000 Albi.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3 / 5
Anaël O.
Anaël O.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Discovered in March 2024. If you’re looking for a picturesque route, give this one a miss. It runs far too close to haulage companies and – at the weekend at least – you mainly see lorries rather than natural scenery. It would be much appreciated if hedges were planted to screen off these areas that spoil the view.
Take care on the section of the D111 where cars can travel quite fast and where there is very little space on the hard shoulder to walk safely.

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Canelle
Canelle
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk near Albi. It takes you through woodland, along grassy paths and a small tarmac road. At this time of year, nature is coming to life and the flowers are there for us to enjoy. I’ve done it twice before, but today I started it in the opposite direction and it was just as enjoyable. Thanks to the author.

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