Le Tombeau du Géant – Villeneuve d'Aveyron

Route details

VILLENEUVE

Walk, In the countryside, Discovery, Hiking

Nature Walk, Heritage

Description

The Giant's Tomb Trail is a 4km educational walking route for all ages, exploring the flora and fauna of Villeneuve. Discover local heritage sites, including dolmens and the landscapes of the Villeneuve limestone plateau!

BrandsMoutain Bike

By mountain bike: Very easy – 45 minutes. On foot: Very easy – 1 hour 15 minutes.

Elevation gain : 81 m / Elevation loss: 81 m Distance : 3,9 km Maximum altitude: 411 m

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The Tomb of the Giant – Villeneuve d'Aveyron

Distance: 3,9 km

Maximum altitude: 411 m

Your itinerary

Getting to the starting point to report a problem

Stage 1: Departure of the circuit from Place des Conques

SPL West Aveyron Tourism

Park in the car park and head to Place des Conques in front of the tourist office, the starting point for the "Tomb of the Giant" trail. Go under the Upper Gate, then turn right onto the boulevard. Cross at the traffic lights to continue on the road opposite towards the village hall.

Step 2: Leave the road and take the Camino de Santiago

Celine Sautre

After passing the village hall, take the small path on the left that descends, with a wooden sign "Compostelle" 1,264 km. You are on the Camino de Santiago, from Conques to Toulouse. At the next intersection, turn right onto the track that descends. Leave the GR, which continues straight ahead. At the next intersection, turn right. Pass the Tomb of the Giant on your right. Further on, the fairground on your left, then find the road again. Turn right. Pass by the Croix de Sauveté and take the same path as on the outward journey.