Very short variation of the Puycelsi Heritage Trail

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A family walk in the Grésigne State Forest, this is a shortened version of the Puycelsi heritage trail. Suitable for young children, with a little help to finish the climbs, and preferably when the ground is dry as there are steep slopes in the undergrowth.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 148 m
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    Descent: - 150 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 303 m
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    Lowest point: 177 m
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Description of the walk

Park in the Puycelsi Tourist Office car park.

(S/E) Follow the heritage trail that passes under the car park, which is well signposted and clearly explained on the Puycelsi Heritage Trail. The trail starts off gently, then climbs steeply through the woods (with a lovely view at the top) before descending to the Audoulou river.

(1) Before the waterfalls, leave the heritage trail and follow its alternative route. Cross the river and turn left. You will soon reach theGR®46.

(2) Take it to the left and follow the red and white markings to return to the Putcelsi car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 245 m - Car park behind the Tourist Office
  2. 1 : km 2.19 - alt. 200 m - Audoulou River
  3. 2 : km 2.72 - alt. 226 m - GR junction / heritage trail variant
  4. S/E : km 3.72 - alt. 246 m - Car park behind the Tourist Office

Notes

Note: please note that the route on the map was not plotted using GPS but by following the paths marked on the map, which are very well signposted on site).
Steep slopes in the undergrowth

Worth a visit

 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

4.5 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
emma_bzm
emma_bzm

Please note that this route does not correspond to the official route of the Puycelsi heritage trail (link to the official route: https://randopleinenature.tarn.fr/trek/5...). Due to severe weather at the end of May, this section of the GR46 proposed as a shortcut is impassable. A temporary diversion has been put in place (follow the official route) and information signs have also been erected on site.

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Syl81140
Syl81140

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short route. We made a detour to the waterfall. The only downside was that it was slippery after the previous day's rain, but we had a lovely time and our dog had a blast!

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cgodart2
cgodart2

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Un problème au démarrage : il y a des panneaux dans tous les sens pour le sentier du patrimoine !
Il avait beaucoup plu la semaine précédente et une bonne partie du circuit était couverte de boue bien glissante en descente et collante en montée. Dangereuse à certains endroits.
Il vaut mieux le faire par temps sec !!!

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V@lentin81
V@lentin81

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Not recommended after rainfall (slippery and muddy). Take the time to visit the waterfall.

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MissTomate
MissTomate
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant route, but the paths were a little overgrown (tall grass, perhaps due to it being early in the season). We extended our walk to the waterfall, which unfortunately was rather weak due to the lack of water. Some areas were a little exposed, but most of the route was in the shade, which was very pleasant in the hot weather.

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Oxygène d'altitude
Oxygène d'altitude

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Très belle rando qui nous fait découvrir les paysages vallonnés du Tarn et le début du Quercy. Il est facile de suivre l'itinéraire qui est très bien décrit. Les panneaux indicateurs nous aident, même les villages sont indiqués. Puycelsi et Bruniquel sont indiqués et on a le choix de suivre la trace. Itinéraire idéal pour reprendre la saison de rando et se dérouiller après une longue période inactive. Privilégier un temps sec pour éviter la boue.

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RFC31500
RFC31500

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike could have been very pleasant if it hadn't been after several days of rain.
Many sections were muddy and very slippery, which was not ideal when you have trouble keeping your balance, even in areas where steps made of logs helped!
It's a shame because the route would have been enjoyable.

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BLISS&LYLA
BLISS&LYLA

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk on a beautiful, sunny November day,
with magnificent views of the old town of Puycelsi, even though the walk is in the woods.

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SALESSES
SALESSES

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

To be done as a family in dry weather. Beautiful view of Puycelsi.

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Rouquette Daniel
Rouquette Daniel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant outing, well signposted; quite busy with muddy paths (thaw).
To be repeated in its longer version – 4 hours – in the spring.

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lvidaillac1
lvidaillac1

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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Tsona
Tsona

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Route without views or small heritage sites

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