On the heights of Saint-Bauzels

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Near Conques, there is an easy circular with beautiful views of the Aveyron countryside. It straddles three municipalities: Espeyrac, Saint-Félix-de-Lunel and Sénergues.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.01 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 213 m
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    Descent: - 206 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 677 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 476 m
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View of Sénergues.
View of Sénergues

Description of the walk

The trail starts at the first houses in the village of Saint-Bauzels, 1.5 km south of Espeyrac as the crow flies.

(S/E) Follow the small road south towards the hamlet of Nolorgues and continue until you reach it. You will notice the beautifully restored houses and fountains.

(1) Continue along the road and leave the access road to La Bessade on your right. Further on, the tarmac road gives way to a shaded track that climbs gently. You will reach a fork in the road.

(2) Continue right on the track to Poudans, where the road becomes tarmac again. Continue towards Crémières.

(3) About a hundred metres before the hamlet, take a sharp right onto a steep path that joins a road on the right.

(4) At the fork, follow the left branch, leaving Longagnac on your right. Pass Pailhassiès and continue along a farm track to join the D102 above the beautiful Bessière farmhouse and castle.

(5) Immediately leave the D102 by taking a small road on the right, heading north towards La Porte and La Pradinie. You will enjoy magnificent views of the commune of Sénergues.

(6) After 1.1 km, leave this road by turning right towards the Pradinie farm, which you cross and leave by taking a hairpin bend to the left onto a grassy then stony path. Continue across the meadows until you reach a fork.

(7) Turn right to return to Saint-Bauzels (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 477 m - Saint Bauzels
  2. 1 : km 0.93 - alt. 519 m - Crossing Nolorgues
  3. 2 : km 2.31 - alt. 578 m - Junction, on the right
  4. 3 : km 3.32 - alt. 621 m - Steep path with a sharp right turn
  5. 4 : km 4.29 - alt. 675 m - Fork, left
  6. 5 : km 5.89 - alt. 647 m - Junction with the D102
  7. 6 : km 7.07 - alt. 605 m - Fork, right
  8. 7 : km 8.46 - alt. 540 m - Junction, on the right
  9. S/E : km 9.01 - alt. 477 m - Saint Bauzels

Worth a visit

On your return to Espeyrac, don't miss the Moulin de Méjane mill, with its flour and walnut and hazelnut oils.
You can also walk between Espeyrac and Sénergues along a few kilometres ofthe GR®65 trailfrom Le Puy-en-Velay to Conques.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
François15
François15

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, very easy walk, which takes about two hours. The time given really allows you to take your time.

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Elizabeth
Elizabeth

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

• A lovely walk. We visited the village of Espeyrac before heading to Saint-Bauzels. When we reached Cramières, we took a detour to have a look at the castle. We really enjoyed the views over Sénergues.
• No difficulty on this route.

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FrrrFrrr
FrrrFrrr

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant.

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JEPETO
JEPETO

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful panoramas

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Algerard1
Algerard1

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not frequented in mid-June. Nice hike in the countryside.
Thanks to the poster.

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schori Olivier
schori Olivier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike in the hills of Aveyron. Fantastic views.
Even the road and scenery you drive through to get to the starting point are fabulous!
Highly recommended.

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larzac
larzac

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely afternoon walk. Beautiful views and beautiful houses.

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nany qui randonne
nany qui randonne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello
No problems with the directions, good description, only one hesitation after Poudan about taking the small road on the right, which
we thought would lead to a farm. Very beautiful view of Sénergues.
Best regards.

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grandin
grandin ★

Well spotted, pabv750! It's been corrected, thank you.

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mfc.teyssedre
mfc.teyssedre

VERY NICE PARISH-SPECIFIC WALK WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

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pabv750
pabv750

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike, lovely views.

Small detail: At point 1 ==> keep the access road to La Bessade on your right (not on your left).

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mfc.teyssedre
mfc.teyssedre

A very beautiful hike despite the lack of signposting. Fortunately, your descriptions are clear.

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