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Viaur (rivière) walks
Las Planques, Short Version
Visorando Member 
5.06 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,309 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tanus (Tarn)
A beautiful, small but challenging unpaved circuit for a half-day of physical exertion.
Although classified as moderately difficult, you will need to be reasonably fit to tackle the rollercoaster ride of the Viaur.
Woods, water, views and old stones are here for your viewing pleasure.
Viaur Valley - The Boudou Trail
Visorando Member 
6.73 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,014 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Crespin (Aveyron)
Hike in the wild Viaur Valley.
Mostly shaded trail with pleasant passages along the Viaur and beautiful views of the valley.
Discover the landscapes that inspired the Occitan poet and writer Jean Boudou.
Best done in summer as the path along the Viaur is impassable during high water periods.
Nauze Valley
Visorando Member 
7.01 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,099 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Camboulazet (Aveyron)
Partly forest walk down into the Nauze and Viaur valley where the Versailles site is located: a little paradise by the stream, ideal for a picnic, a spot of fishing or simply a break.
Jouqueviel trail and the Viaur valley
Visorando Member 
7.37 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Jouqueviel (Tarn)
Perched on its rocky outcrop, Jouqueviel Castle, from the Occitan "joc" meaning perch and "vielh" meaning old, lives up to its name. Its ruins remain a testament to feudal life, having valiantly resisted the ravages of time.
You will walk along the banks of the Viaur, which will take you to the 12th-century Chapelle des Infournats, and continue on through the pretty little hamlets of L'Ouradou and Lauretié.
Follow the signs for "sentiers de Lauretié L'ouradou".
The Viaur Valley via Thuriès, starting from Pampelonne
Visorando Member 
5.99 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,145 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pampelonne (Tarn)
From Pampelonne, your steps will take you to the Viaur Valley via the ruins of Château de Thuriès.
A beautiful hike, mostly through woods, then along the banks of the Viaur, where you can enjoy the coolness in summer.
From the Vicasse bridge to Laguarde Viaur
Visorando Member 
7.01 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montirat (Tarn) (Tarn)
Wild and secretive, the Viaur valley reveals its charms only to the most curious. The Viaur flows peacefully, surrounded by deep gorges and dotted with numerous mills and swimming areas.
Going up the River Aveyron from Laguépie
Visorando Member 9.19 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,007 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Laguépie (Tarn-et-Garonne)
Follow theGR® 36 trail up the Aveyron river, then take the small country roads back to the village of Laguépie.
The Viaur Gorges and Lake Bages
Visorando Member 
9.44 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,348 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pont-de-Salars (Aveyron)
Hike at the gateway to Lévezou and the deep, narrow Viaur valley.
Walk to the Chapel of Las Planques
Visorando Member 
2.05 mi
+436 ft
-449 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Tanus (Tarn)
Discover the Las Planques Chapel for modest walkers such as children or elderly people and/or non-athletic people.
Walkers can enjoy a stroll through the woods and admire the chapel, the Viaur river and the unspoilt, wild surroundings.
Viaur Valley - Le Carrelié - Pont de Cirou - Pampelonne
Visorando Member 
14.98 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,890 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Mirandol-Bourgnounac (Tarn)
A beautiful hike that will take you from the shady banks of the Viaur to the Pont de Cirou site. In Pampelonne, if you wish, you can visit the ruins of the Château de Thuriès, which overlooks the rocky bend of the Viaur. Finally, to finish, stop at the Vieux Mirandol viewpoint before returning to your car.
Moderator's note Trail closed by municipal decree due to risk of rockfall from 31 May 2022 until further notice, see notices.
Lagarde Viaur
Visorando Member 
10.05 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,591 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montirat (Tarn) (Tarn)
This unpretentious hike, between river, woods and meadows, allows you to follow the Viaur and admire its valley. Don't forget to visit the pretty little village of Lagarde Viaur, a former stronghold, which has retained its beautiful, well-restored houses. This hike is recommended in spring when the trees are in leaf and the flowers are in bloom.
Discover the Chapel of Las Planques
Visorando Member 
4.52 mi
+958 ft
-958 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Tanus (Tarn)
A shortened circular route to explore the Chapel of Las Planques, nestled in the woods. Although short, this route requires some effort to tackle the numerous ascents and descents that follow one another in succession.
The Pont de Saint-Georges from Pont-de-Salars
Visorando Member 
5.75 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,201 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pont-de-Salars (Aveyron)
A route that takes you to the wooded, shaded depths of the Viaur valley. The elevation gain is quite significant, but the heritage sites along the way are well worth the effort!
At the source of the Viaur in Vézins de Lévézou
Visorando Member 
4.49 mi
+423 ft
-436 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vézins-de-Lévézou (Aveyron)
The Viaur rises at the foot of the Puech du Pal, at an altitude of 1,090 m. It is joined by numerous streams such as the Céor, the Vioulou and the Bage. It forms the boundary between the territories of the Palanges and the Lévézou Massif, as well as between the departments of Aveyron and Tarn, to the west of the department.
The Lo Puech Pounchut Trail
Tourism professional 
9.97 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,096 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mirandol-Bourgnounac (Tarn)
From the square in front of Mirandol-Bourgnounac Town Hall, a path will take you to the Pont de Cirou, an ancient Roman road, on the banks of the Viaur.
Take care on the first few technical kilometres by mountain bike up to the Pont de Cirou. This 14th-century bridge, the oldest crossing over the Viaur, was used to link the Aveyron to the Tarn. Along the Viaur you will discover the Moulin de Pignac,
This route can be done on foot or by mountain bike (marked for both mountain biking and walking).
The Lagarde-Viaur valley
Visorando Member 
7.75 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,004 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montirat (Tarn) (Tarn)
A varied route, with changes in elevation and scenery, mostly flat, along the shaded banks of the Viaur to enjoy some coolness in hot weather and a bit of elevation to build up your legs.
The old Viaur Mill
Visorando Member 
4.93 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Mirandol-Bourgnounac (Tarn)
This is a lovely half-day walk to enjoy in all seasons, offering a chance to discover the local heritage of the Carmausin region.
__WARNING!
From June 2022 until further notice, this path is closed due to the risk of rockfall.__
Discover hamlets from Saint-André-de-Najac via the Viaur river
Visorando Member 5.57 mi
+906 ft
-912 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Najac (Aveyron)
Starting from the village of Saint-André-De-Najac, this lovely hike with a few steep climbs and beautiful views will take you through the hamlets of La Boucarie, Granouillet and La Séverie, through woods, along the Viaur River and across the countryside.
Hike signposting no. 1
Towards the banks of the Viaur and Lagarde Viaur from Saint-André-de-Najac
Visorando Member 
10.55 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,066 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Najac (Aveyron)
Starting from the village of Saint-André de Najac, passing through woods, meadows and hamlets, you will discover the banks of the Viaur on a pleasant loop to the village of Lagarde Viaur, which is well worth a visit.
Hiking trail no. 5