Route details
Description
This forest hike alternates between stony paths of the Causse and chestnut forests typical of Ségala. You will have some beautiful clear views to admire the surrounding landscapes. Marked SP3 green at the start of the hike. Unmarked variant.
Your itinerary
Step 1: Departure from the motorhome area
From the campervan area, turn right. Pass the grocery store and bakery. Follow the GR36 markings, the Conques-Toulouse Way of St. James. Leave the departmental road and take the road opposite, which climbs towards the Bellevue housing estate. You are now on the Chemin de Saint Jacques road. After 20 meters, turn right onto the same road. At the end, leave the last house on your left and follow the dirt road opposite. Cross the road and continue on the path opposite. Admire the view of the village. Rocky path. Slightly steep climb. The path enters the forest.
Stage 2: Viewpoint over the Aveyron valley
50 meters on the left of the path, make a small detour to go to the foot of the antenna and see the magnificent viewpoint over the Aveyron valley to Villefranche de Rouergue. Return to the intersection and continue the path on the right. The path is shaded and continues on the plateau in the undergrowth.
Stage 3: Desert Plateau
After a plot planted with fir trees, you arrive at a very clear area with few trees and vegetation. Very good view of the surroundings. Leave the path that turns left by taking a right. A few meters further on, take a left and go back down the entire hill to reach the departmental road and take a right to reach the starting point.
