8 hikes to explore the Causse

By Marion, April 23, 2025

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Explore the Causse with 8 hikes featuring unspoiled nature, sublime views, and charming trails. The adventure begins here!

The Tomb of the Giant – Villeneuve d'Aveyron

SPL West Aveyron Tourism

Le Tombeau du Géant – Villeneuve d’Aveyron

VILLENEUVE

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 the landscapes of the Villeneuve causse! A game booklet for young and old can be picked up at the tourist office...

Julien HERRERO

Circuit des dolmens de Martiel (boucle famille)

MARTIEL

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…

OTOA

A la découverte du patrimoine – Montsalès

MONTSALES

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.

The path of the huts – Villeneuve d'Aveyron

SPL West Aveyron Tourism

Le chemin des caselles – Villeneuve d’Aveyron

VILLENEUVE

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...

Lime kiln circuit – Villeneuve d'Aveyron

OTOA

Circuit des fours à chaux – Villeneuve d’Aveyron

VILLENEUVE

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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Circuit “lou camin vielh”

MARTIEL

This trail takes you through Martiel's beautiful heritage, including its wash houses, small huts, dovecotes, and more. You can enjoy the section along Lake Bannac to watch the birds or relax with a picnic. After several days of rain, the lakeside can become very marshy,…

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Les Mas du Causse – La Capelle Balaguier

LA CAPELLE-BALAGUIER

To the west of Villeneuve, the Causse de Salvagnac offers hikers ancestral paths, marked by the wear and tear of the carts of yesteryear, bordered by dry stone walls and thick, fragrant boxwood.

Path of the Rescued from Villeneuve d'Aveyron to Sainte Croix

SPLOuest Aveyron Tourism

Chemin des Sauvetés de Villeneuve d’Aveyron à Sainte Croix

VILLENEUVE

This path which links 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) is a route or "transhumance trail" used by herds since the Neolithic period, between the causses and the Aubrac, hence its name "Draille du moyen Quercy en…

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About Marion

100% Aveyronnaise, I love exploring the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron to enjoy new landscapes throughout the seasons...
Hikes, visits to monuments and charming villages, events and outings with friends... I'm never bored in this pretty corner of Aveyron!

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