Route details
Description
This route served as the basis for the Roman road from Rodez to Cahors (Ségodunum-Divona) and by extension from Lyon to Bordeaux (Lugdunum-Burdigala). From the second half of the 10th century this path was the original route of the "Via Podiensis", the most direct route between St-Foy-de-Conques and St-Pierre-de-Moissac.
Easy, unmarked circuit. Created by the town halls of Sainte Croix and Villeneuve. Return trip on the same path. Total length: 14 km.
Your itinerary
Step 1: Departure from the Villeneuve d'Aveyron tourist office
At the exit of the Tourist Office, take Rue Pavée and continue straight on until the RD 248.
Cross at the pedestrian crossing, go past the pharmacy and after the medical equipment room turn right. From there follow the signs “Chemin des Sauvetés”.
After 1.5 km, having reached the crossroads, go left and see 50 m away the 3 huts restored by the “Les Paredaïres” association.
Step 2: Leave the path of the huts
Go back and take the straight path opposite which leads to the RD 76.
Turn right, following the road carefully for 100m, until you reach the Notre-Dame de Grâces chapel.
Step 3: From the chapel towards Sainte Croix
Carefully cross the road and take the path that climbs the ridge, which you should follow for 3 km to the Sainte-Croix stadium.
Take the tarmac road on the right for 50 m, then turn left onto the other tarmac road, which you can follow for 300 m.
At the bend, take the path that goes down to the road, turn left and after 100 m take the path on the left that leads to the Sauveté de Sainte-Croix cross.
Step 4: Return to Villeneuve
From Sainte-Croix to Villeneuve, return by the same route as on the outward journey. Follow the signs for "Chemin des Sauvetés."
