Entre Causse et Ségala – Naussac
Route details
Description
You leave for a discovery of the landscapes of the Causses and the source of the Diège with the added bonus of beautiful viewpoints on the surroundings and in the distance on the village of Peyrusse-le-Roc.
Your itinerary
Stage 1: Departure from the Naussac leisure area
The start is at the Naussac recreation area. Take the road on the left and follow the N1 wooden arrow markup. Continue the road for 500m. Arrived at the intersection with the D88, take the path opposite for 300m. Turn right on the D87 then the second path on the left called chemin du causse. You find yourself between the dry stone walls and the cows then enter the forest.
Step 2: From hamlet to hamlet
After the forest section, take the road to the left towards Puech Palat. Take the path to the left of the houses and continue on this path to the hamlet of La Galaubie where you will take the path to the left. After the second intersection, cross the level crossing then turn right. Continue straight on the path until you reach the D40 which you will cross.
Step 3: In the Diège valley
Carefully cross the departmental road and continue straight ahead. Look out for Marinesque Castle on your right. After crossing the Diège River, take the next path on the left (you can also opt for a longer version of the 18km hike by turning right). Once you reach the road, cross it and then continue on the path opposite, part of which runs along the Artigues stream. At the D87, turn left and then the road that descends to the right at the junction. You will then come to a path and cross the Diège River again using a small bridge.
Stage 4: Panorama over the village of Naussac
Cross the D40 to continue on the path that climbs. You will arrive at the small hamlet of La Gare. Take the road on the right and cross the railway line. After taking the bend, take the path that climbs to the right. Then cross the road to continue on the path. When you reach the D87 again, turn left and then the second right at the cross. Then take the road directly to the left towards the hamlet of Le Bousquet. Don't forget to turn around to admire the beautiful view of the village of Naussac.
Stage 5: In the heart of the forest
After enjoying the view of the village and the church of Naussac, continue on the road and take the next left then the road to the right which goes down. Then take the next path on the left. You are in the forest for 500m before going up to the left towards the starting point.
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