Route details
Description
Hike / Stroll along the banks of the Aveyron.
The path and the sports course are laid out on both sides of the Aveyron and are intended to help you discover the river and its surroundings.
At the pace of the hare or the tortoise, the route will allow you to familiarize yourself with the richness and diversity of the fauna and flora: marsh iris, aquatic grass beds, otters, common toads, dragonflies...
You will also discover signage dedicated to the built and landscape heritage, and a sports course.
To see all the hikes in Villefranche de Rouergue, click here.
The path and the sports course are laid out on both sides of the Aveyron and are intended to help you discover the river and its surroundings.
At the pace of the hare or the tortoise, the route will allow you to familiarize yourself with the richness and diversity of the fauna and flora: marsh iris, aquatic grass beds, otters, common toads, dragonflies...
You will also discover signage dedicated to the built and landscape heritage, and a sports course.
To see all the hikes in Villefranche de Rouergue, click here.
Your itinerary
Stage 1: Departure from the Heritage Trail
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In the garden of the Town Hall, along the Tourist Office, take the steps in front of the public garden and go down to the banks of the Aveyron. On the way along the river, follow the hare and tortoise signs.
Stage 2: Crossing the Madeleine bridge
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Be careful, at this place, after passing under the bridge, go up the stairs and cross the bridge on the right side, on the sidewalk, do not cross the road.
Stage 3: Madeleine Bridge
After crossing the bridge on the sidewalk, go down the stairs directly on your right, and go back under the bridge to continue the circuit
