Explore the Causse with 8 hikes featuring unspoiled nature, sublime views, and charming trails. The adventure begins here!
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Le Tombeau du Géant – Villeneuve d’Aveyron
The Giant's Tomb Trail is a 4 km educational walking trail for young and old to discover the flora and fauna of Villeneuve. Discover the local heritage, including the dolmens and landscapes of the Villeneuve plateau! Download the Baludik digital treasure hunt!
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Circuit des dolmens de Martiel (boucle famille)
Dive 4000 years into the past through dolmens dating from between 2500 and 1600 BC in the middle of the forest. These monuments are very fragile. So that everyone can contemplate them for as long as possible, be sure to respect the site. The association for the Safeguarding of Martiel's Heritage offers guided tours on…
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03
A la découverte du patrimoine – Montsalès
Montsalès is home to an exceptional local heritage, some of which you'll discover during this hike: the Brignoles washhouse, a dolmen on the edge of a field, and even a cave! Marked in pink.
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Le chemin des caselles – Villeneuve d’Aveyron
Starting from the town center of Villeneuve d'Aveyron, this circuit allows you to discover the Causse and its typical paths lined with dry stone walls. A short 30-meter detour will allow you to discover "the path of the caselles," old cabins lovingly restored by the local association "Les Paredaïres." A peaceful path...
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Circuit des fours à chaux – Villeneuve d’Aveyron
Journey through the industrial era of the 50th and XNUMXth centuries by discovering the lime kilns of Villeneuve. This industrial heritage, extinct since the XNUMXs, was used to transform limestone into lime, used to insulate homes. The trail is marked in yellow by volunteers from the "Le Randonneur" association, according to the charter...
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06
Circuit “lou camin vielh” – Martiel
This route takes you through the beautiful heritage of Martiel. You can enjoy the section along Lake Bannac to observe the birds or relax at the "Fontaynous" picnic area. You can also stop at the "Lavoir de la Miquélie" picnic area located…
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Les Mas du Causse – La Capelle Balaguier
West of Villeneuve, the Causse de Salvagnac offers hikers ancestral paths, marked by the wear and tear of carts of yesteryear, lined with dry stone walls and thick, fragrant boxwood. The yellow PR is marked by CDRP12 volunteers according to the FFRandonnée charter.
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08
Chemin des Sauvetés de Villeneuve d’Aveyron à Sainte Croix
Round trip that connects the two Sauvetés of the Causse de Villeneuve (Vilanova priory of the abbey of Moissac and Sancta-Cruz-de-Marencas priory of the abbey of Figeac). Route or "transhumance trail" used by herds since the Neolithic period, between the causses and the Aubrac; its name: "Draille du moyen Quercy en Aubrac". This…
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