Want to get some fresh air? Discover the most beautiful hikes to do in autumn in Aveyron.
- Najac, a hilltop village - 11,8 km
- ENS Lower Viaur Valley Trail in Bor-et-Bar - 9,1 km
- Path of the caselles in Villeneuve - 8,7 km
- Boï circuit in Villefranche de Rouergue - 9,4 km
- Discovery of the Quercy dolmens in Laramière - 10,7 km
11,8 km | Approximately 3h30
Najac, a hilltop village
Autumn is a great time to hit the hiking trail. Najac, a hilltop village " On the heights of the village, go into the chestnut groves where intense red, ochre, and yellow colors dominate. The path, carpeted with leaves, accompanies your steps with a slight crunch, while the lower October light highlights the medieval silhouette of the hilltop village.
This hike first takes you to the heights, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the village, enhanced by the colors of autumn. You then descend into the valley to follow the Viaur River. On the wet ground, you sometimes see animal tracks or a heron taking flight, testifying to the richness of this Sensitive Natural Area. Before returning to the village, you are rewarded with superb panoramas over the Viaur valley, where the soft light of the late season highlights the autumnal hues.
8,7 km | Approximately 3h00
Path of the caselles in Villeneuve
This tour begins in the village of Villeneuve d'Aveyron, recently ranked among the most beautiful in France. You then take small paths lined with dry stone walls, punctuated by golden touches in the oaks that announce autumn. A short round trip takes you to charming caselles restored. In the calm of October, take the time to sit on a low wall and enjoy the view of the village and the surrounding countryside, between fields, stones and undergrowth bathed in a soft end-of-season light.
9,4 km | Approximately 3h00
Boï circuit in Villefranche de Rouergue
This tour starts at Villefranche-de-Rouergue and quickly plunges you into undergrowth with golden foliage, perfect for feeling autumn beneath your feet. You then follow the river, a passage that gains in charm in slightly misty weather, offering a mysterious and enveloping atmosphere. At the end of the route, you arrive at the Calvary : the city is then revealed between the hills of gorges of the Aveyron, tinted with ochre and gold colors.
10,7 km | Approximately 2h30
Discovery of the Quercy dolmens in Laramière
This hike begins at the pretty Priory of Laramiere and quickly leads you along paths bordered by woods and fields. You progress between undergrowth and open spaces, discovering the dolmens, mysterious witnesses to local history. The trees, adorned with their last autumn leaves, hint at the landscapes that stretch out before you, offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
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