Hikes in Martiel: perfect for those who like walks with low altitude! Choose your route and breathe the pure air of the countryside!
Where to walk in Martiel? We suggest three routes in the town of Martiel, 10 kilometers from Villefranche de Rouergue:
Dolmen circuit – 1,6 km
Step back 4000 years into the past through dolmens dating back to between 2500 and 1600 BC, deep in the forest. These monuments are extremely fragile. To ensure everyone can enjoy them for as long as possible, please respect the site. The Martiel Heritage Conservation Association offers guided tours of the dolmen circuit lasting approximately 1 hours on Friday mornings in July and August.
Bannac Lake Tour – 4,5 km
From the Lac aux oiseaux campsite in Martiel, observe the wildlife during this family walk around Lake Bannac. You can enjoy the tables set up all around to picnic in the shade. In winter or after several days of rain, some areas around the lake become impassable or at least very marshy.
You will find a picnic area, the "Fontaynous" picnic area, located near the washhouse and the Virgin of Fontaynous. A very shaded area with a few tables and wooden benches.
This circuit is marked in yellow PR by the Martiel heritage preservation association.
Lou cami vielh circuit – 10,6 km
This circuit takes you through the beautiful heritage of Martiel including its wash houses, its huts, its dovecotes, etc. You can enjoy the section along the Bannac lake to observe the birds or stop for a picnic. After several days of rain the edge of the lake can become very marshy, come well equipped!
You will find a picnic area, the "Lavoir de la Miquélie" located about 500 meters from the center of Martiel. It is equipped with furniture reconstructed using second-use materials. Near Lake Bannac, another picnic area, the "Fontaynous" located near the washhouse and the Virgin of Fontaynous. Very shaded area with a few tables and wooden benches.
This circuit is marked in yellow PR by the Martiel heritage preservation association.
