Viaur (rivière) walks

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

Follow theGR® 36 trail up the Aveyron river, then take the small country roads back to the village of Laguépie.

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.

Hike at the gateway to Lévezou and the deep, narrow Viaur valley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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).

A short walk offering magnificent views of a little-visited part of the Viaur Valley. The path provides access, via a 100-metre detour, to the remains of the ancient Pont du Diable, which was swept away by a flood in 1786.

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.

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.__

This walk starts at the Place du Foirail in Laguépie and continues through the village of Saint-Martin-Laguépie, crossing the bridge over the Viaur and following the Ruisseau de Bonnaval to reach the Saint-Pierre plateau, before descending to the Ruisseau de Candour and crossing it. This section follows theGRP® des Gorges du Viaur exactly. The path then heads towards the Viaur, first along the right bank and then the left bank of the Candour, before joining the D9. The walk then climbs to the summit of the Saint-Eugène peninsula to reach the Viaur and returns to Laguépie along the left bank of the river.

This easy midday walk is best undertaken in hot or very hot weather. Indeed, it takes place entirely in the woodland and along the Viaur, and almost entirely on signposted paths. However, it is not a circular route; nevertheless, the view over the Viaur is very pleasant and, above all, it is very comfortable there, sheltered from the heat. This path is little used. It is situated on the Chemin des Planques.

A refreshing circular walk that takes you above, and then alongside, Pont-de-Salars Lake.

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

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