Aveyron Valley and hillsides at Prévinquières and Mirabel

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.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.31 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 252 m
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    Descent: - 249 m

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    Highest point: 562 m
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    Lowest point: 377 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Prévinquières campsite car park near the bridge or, a little further on, on the small road at the rest area.

(S/E) Take the road at the edge of the car park and head up the valley (GR® Blanc andPR® Jaune signposts). At the first intersection, take the road on the left, passing the rest area (there is an information sign about this area).

(1) At the next intersection, continue left on the track that follows the meanders of the Aveyron.

(2) At the fork, continue straight ahead, leaving a path on your left and then another faint trail following the Aveyron. About ten metres further on, another path joins from your right: continue straight ahead on the track towards the bottom of the valley. You will then arrive at the Pont de Mirabel.

(3) Cross it and take the road on your left (yellowPR® signpost). Follow this road.

(4) Just before the Moulin de Solignac, take a path on your right that winds its way up to the church of Mirabel. Just before you reach the church, look out for a curious "hole" in the rocks. Walk alongside the church, then take the path just behind it.

(5) Continue on the path on the left (marked "points de vue" and/or Prévinquières / yellow signposts). Follow this path, which will start to climb (botanical trail), leave a path on your right and go to the rocky outcrops to enjoy the different views. Wooden steps provide access to the last viewpoint.

(6) Continue along the path for about 100 metres, then take the path furthest to the left that descends (Prévinquières sign). Stay on this path, cross (either directly in the stream or on the small wooden bridge, depending on the flow) and follow the small Gaugirand stream. In this valley, you will come to a wooden hut with information about the Maquisards. Stay on the main path, then follow the Aveyron river until you reach the road. Cross the bridge to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 381 m - Car park at the Prévinquières campsite
  2. 1 : km 0.95 - alt. 383 m - At the intersection, turn left
  3. 2 : km 4.47 - alt. 393 m - At the fork, go straight ahead
  4. 3 : km 5.27 - alt. 391 m - Mirabel Bridge - Aveyron (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 6.01 - alt. 394 m - Leave the road and take the path on the right
  6. 5 : km 6.55 - alt. 494 m - Path behind Mirabel church
  7. 6 : km 7.7 - alt. 559 m - View
  8. S/E : km 10.31 - alt. 380 m - Car park at the Prévinquières campsite

Notes

Picnic tables: at the rest area, one at Mirabel church, at the information points about the Maquisards.

Worth a visit

Chemin des Maquisards: several information panels about the Maquis during the Second World War. An audio guide can be downloaded at the Pont de Prévinquières with explanations for children and adults (QR code).
Botanical trail: several panels on the plant species of the Causse, created by the Conservatoire des Châtaigniers, located just above Mirabel.
Viewpoints: several viewpoints on the hillsides at the rocky outcrops (be careful with children on some of them), at the Mirabel church and, for the last viewpoint, climb up the steps.

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.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 25 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Sylvie du 82
Sylvie du 82

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A well-shaded and very pleasant route. Very little tarmac. It's a shame that access to the mill is private.

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Sylv13
Sylv13
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike along a shaded trail. The first part along the Aveyron river is easy. The second part is moderately difficult.

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beber0671
beber0671

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike in the footsteps of the Maquisards. The diversity of the vegetation is delightful.

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Rigal
Rigal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I recommend this hike
It's really enjoyable, the trails are well maintained, the scenery is magnificent, with the river on one side and the forest on the other. There are practically only trails, with maybe 500 metres of tarmac
From the Mirabel bridge to the viewpoint, there are three fairly steep climbs, so bring walking sticks if you prefer to walk with them
The scenery is magical. I highly recommend it!

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caramel46
caramel46

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant because it is very shaded, the uphill section is quite difficult for people who are not used to steep and long slopes

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titouver
titouver
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, fairly easy walk, but with one or two steep climbs. Can be done in hot weather as it is very shaded. Small detail: at the end of the paragraph (2), make sure you write that you turn left onto the GR to reach the Mirabel bridge.

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mystic12
mystic12

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

after step 5, you will find yourself in the woods with small paths on the right and you may hesitate. The best thing to do is to follow the yellow markings, which are very well done

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Canelle
Canelle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We took this very pretty route in the opposite direction, and given the steep climbs, we made the right choice
starting from the Prévinquières bridge along the Aveyron, the trail is very pleasant and climbs almost gently. However, there is a lack of signposting at the rocky outcrops in this direction (luckily we met someone who showed us the way). I would describe this hike as average rather than easy. We did it on a hot day, but the coolness of the stream and the shade of the undergrowth were much appreciated. Thank you

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Amaria
Amaria

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, combining physical effort and discovery for those who take the time to look around them, along the Aveyron river. The main point of interest is the viewpoint at Mirabel. This hike is classified as moderately difficult in the second part
To be done alone or in a group
I did it alone, and it was four hours of pure joy with a few breaks.

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PA12
PA12

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, particularly the second half (varied terrain, beautiful views), but a little monotonous in the first half (road suitable for vehicles along the Aveyron). No major difficulties for an average hiker. The schedule provided is reliable (including breaks). Thank you!

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maryvan12
maryvan12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, except that the elevation gain is concentrated over a short distance, with a stony trail. The climb from the Mirabel bridge to Mirabel and beyond is quite tough, which perhaps warrants a medium difficulty rating.

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babeth007chat
babeth007chat

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful route with magnificent views....
However, due to its length and the rather challenging sections from Mirabel church on the way back to Prévinquières, I would rate it as moderately difficult

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Maiko
Maiko

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, beautiful views,
Remains of a hideout used by resistance fighters during the Second World War.
Eliane

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Fabrice 28
Fabrice 28
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, but it is important to mention that there are steep trails and a significant elevation gain.

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lololabo
lololabo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike as it is almost entirely in the shade. Mirabel is worth seeing and has a water source

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