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Tarn (rivère) walks
The Méjean cliff path
Visorando Member 
6.76 mi
+2,579 ft
-2,572 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Le Rozier (Lozère)
Perhaps the most beautiful walk along the Causse Méjean, which traditionally starts out from Le Rozier.
Here, by starting on the cliff top, there is less vertical drop, as you stay between 870 and 720m the whole way.
As well as breath-taking scenery, you can see vultures circling above you and even below you on the cliffs!
Encountering vultures
Visorando Member 
5.77 mi
+2,064 ft
-2,077 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Rozier (Lozère)
A walk to discover vultures in the cliffs of the Jonte.
Please note that the elevation gain calculated automatically by the app is incorrect; it is only about 600 m.
Baus del Biel trail
Tourist office 
4.56 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,230 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Vignes (Lozère)
Hike on the Corniches du Causse Méjean above the Gorges du Tarn.
Between Tarn and Jonte
Visorando Member 
6.35 mi
+3,622 ft
-3,622 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Rozier (Lozère)
A very pretty loop that allows you to discover the Gorges du Tarn and then the Gorges de la Jonte.
After the climb to Rocher de Capluc, the arrival at the viewpoint offers a magnificent view of the Tarn Gorges and Le Rozier.
The route is a bit challenging but the views are sublime.
The elevation gain is actually 650 m and the distance is 12 km.
Filhols loop
Visorando Member 
6.80 mi
+594 ft
-607 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villemur-sur-Tarn (Haute-Garonne)
A route for skipping merrily across streams and admiring the scenery from above!
Fed by the Garonne, the Tarn flows gently through the surrounding countryside. This long walk takes you along its banks, with hillsides offering exceptional views and shady valleys with discreet streams.
Due to bad weather, the route along the stream has been badly damaged after the (6) (after crossing the D29). However, it remains accessible if you take care.
Circuit des Deux Puechs
Visorando Member 
5.83 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ambialet (Tarn)
A lovely loop that will take you through unspoilt nature, between valleys and hills.
Woods and open landscapes punctuate the route until you return to a superb viewpoint over the remarkable isthmus of Ambialet, a splendid peninsula classified as a protected site since 1948.
The priory dominates the bend in the Tarn and is the end point of the beautiful Way of the Cross that begins around the Saint-Gilles Chapel, nestled in the rock.
The Causse Méjean from Saint-Chély du Tarn
Visorando Member 
10.23 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,149 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Enimie (Lozère)
In the heart of the Tarn Gorges, Saint-Chély du Tarn is a little gem nestled in the cirque of the same name. Its wealth comes from the limestone plateau above and the bridge that crosses the river. What a contrast between the cool, green gorge and the arid plateau! But these are two sides of the same interactive landscape. It's up to you to discover them.
The Corniches du Méjean and Corniches du Tarn from Rozier
Visorando Member 
10.66 mi
+2,618 ft
-2,598 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Le Rozier (Lozère)
A beautiful, challenging circular hike with breathtaking views. The view from the Cinglegros rock is fantastic, but access is reserved for those who do not suffer from vertigo.
From Felgérolles to the Tarn bridge
Visorando Member 
6.02 mi
+551 ft
-541 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Pont-de-Montvert (Lozère)
A peaceful walk for the whole family along the Felgérolles irrigation channel to the Tarn bridge.
The Pic Cassini from the Mas de la Barque
Visorando Member 9.80 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,207 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Pont-de-Montvert (Lozère)
Here too, in the Lozère region, a 360° summit bears the cartographer Cassini's famous name. Did he ever see, this cartographer, the map of this corner of Lozère? Perhaps not. On the other hand, this summit, which is easy to get to, offers a remarkable view, which can then be completed by a loop via the source of the Tarn river.
Fonfrège loop to Les Bouissières
Visorando Member 
6.75 mi
+673 ft
-676 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Castelnau-de-Lévis (Tarn)
On the right bank of the Tarn, Castelnau-de-Lévis is a walk between ridges, plateaus and hills with remarkable views of the surrounding valleys. A beautiful architectural heritage of half-timbered houses, dovecotes, crosses and a castle.
From Bonneval to the banks of the Tarn via Saint-André
Visorando Member 
10.01 mi
+1,864 ft
-1,857 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ambialet (Tarn)
This is a trail with varied landscapes that takes walkers from the heights of Saint-André to the banks of the Tarn. You will follow theGR®36for half of the route.
Moissac - Boudou - Moissac
Visorando Member 5.91 mi
+587 ft
-568 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moissac (Tarn-et-Garonne)
The panoramic viewpoint at Boudou offers a slightly elevated view of the confluence of the Tarn and Garonne rivers, the poplar groves and the Saint-Nicolas lake.
Brousse-le-Château along the Tarn valley
Visorando Member 
4.96 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,109 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Brousse-le-Château (Aveyron)
Perched on a rocky promontory, at the confluence of the Tarn and Alrance rivers, the magnificent small village of Brousse-le-Château is noted for its exceptional location.
Hillsides north of Rabastens
Visorando Member 
11.39 mi
+781 ft
-810 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rabastens (Tarn)
A pleasant route through the countryside north of Rabastens in the Tarn department. No major difficulties
The route crosses several other routes marked in yellow, so the different markings along the route should only be taken as a relative guide.
With the attached map, it is very easy to follow the route.
The Corniches du Tarn in Fraissines
Visorando Member 
5.38 mi
+814 ft
-791 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Fraissines (Tarn)
Fraissines is a small village overlooking the Tarn valley. Balcony paths wind their way up the steep slopes covered with tree heath. This ancient path once linked the villages of Trébas and Combradet. Viewpoints over the Tarn and Aveyron valleys, a spring, a waterfall and abundant, varied vegetation enhance this pretty route.
Yellow markings.
Bois des Mothes route
Visorando Member 
3.98 mi
+459 ft
-430 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lafrançaise (Tarn-et-Garonne)
This is a hilly route, most of which is shaded by trees. At the highest point, you can enjoy a remarkable view of the Tarn plain and pass by the ruins of a medieval castle. The path at this point is thought to be a very old one that has been used since time immemorial.
At the lowest point, you will find some coolness as you pass by a large field of poplar trees and a reservoir used for watering crops.
Pont-de-Montvert - Florac
Visorando Member 
13.33 mi
+1,276 ft
-2,323 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Le Pont-de-Montvert (Lozère)
Ninth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage features significant changes to the GR®70 signposting, taking an alternative route to the GR®70 for much of the way. This means that the stage is substantially shorter than the official route. This stage marks the entry of the Chemin de Stevenson into the Cévennes region.
La Croix de Berthel and the Pont du Tarn
Visorando Member 
10.39 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,434 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-de-Ventalon (Lozère)
Route starting from the Col de la Croix de Berthel in the heart of the southern Cévennes. A day hike without any major difficulties.
The Hermitage of Saint-Michel from Peyreleau
Visorando Member 
5.73 mi
+1,834 ft
-1,847 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Peyreleau (Aveyron)
A beautiful hike above Peyreleau with many points of interest: views of the Tarn valley and the Jonte gorges, vultures and eagles in flight, the ruins of the Hermitage of Saint-Michel and swimming in the Jonte on the way back. The most strenuous part is the first section to reach the viewpoint.
The Bieissette Chestnut Grove and the gardens of Ispagnac
Visorando Member 3.82 mi
+801 ft
-801 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Ispagnac (Lozère)
Located at the crossroads of the Grands Causses, Mont Lozère and the Cévennes valleys, the Ispagnac valley boasts a wide variety of geological features. Limestone, granite and schist blend together, creating diverse landscapes shaped by the nature of the subsoil. This trail, which runs along the foot of the Causse Méjean, offers you a walk through a schistose terroir.
The panoramic Tarn at Ambialet
Visorando Member 9.98 mi
+1,640 ft
-1,634 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ambialet (Tarn)
A route that runs along the heights of one of the most beautiful meanders of the Tarn, passing by the Puech du Point de Vue, before descending for a visit to the site of Ambialet.
Marsal Grand Circular
Visorando Member 
7.20 mi
+1,161 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Villefranche-d'Albigeois (Tarn)
This hike allows you to discover the Tarn valley between Albi and Ambialet. You will walk from the plateaus to the banks of the Tarn, discovering pretty villages and the hamlet of Nicolaï Greschny.
Creissels Waterfalls, Tournal Mill and St-Martin Cirque
Visorando Member 
4.11 mi
+502 ft
-525 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Creissels (Aveyron)
Starting from Creissels, there is a combination of marked trails, created on the initiative of the Millau Grands Causses Community of Communes, allowing you to discover the area by following in the footsteps of Mr Clapassou. (Symbolic iron signpost in the shape of a pile of stones)
Don't miss the Creissels waterfalls, the Moulin de Tournal mill and the Cirque de St-Martin (or Cirque du Boundoulaou). At the end of the route, you can visit the lower, very pretty part of the village, right on the banks of the Tarn.
Route of Deux Puechs and Cabannes above Ambialet
Visorando Member 
9.28 mi
+1,847 ft
-1,844 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ambialet (Tarn)
A beautiful hike in the Ambialet Piedmont. Ascents towards Les Puechs and descents through the undergrowth follow one another in a series of gentle undulations. As you descend towards La Condomine and Ambialet, two pretty little villages, you will appreciate the charms and tranquillity of the banks of the Tarn.
Albi and its history
Visorando Member 
2.74 mi
+207 ft
-190 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Tarn
A route through the city to discover the beautiful city of Albi, clad entirely in brick, as you stroll through its streets lined with half-timbered houses.
The Chemin des Raspes
Association / Club / Walk leader 
9.04 mi
+2,398 ft
-2,434 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ayssènes (Aveyron)
A beautiful hike starting from Ayssènes in the little-known Tarn region, culminating at the Notre-Dame-du-Désert chapel. Beautiful panoramic views of the Gorges du Tarn and the Lévézou hills.
Despite numerous shaded sections, avoid doing this hike in the heat of the day or in wet weather due to the significant elevation gain.
Circular starting from Le Fau
Visorando Member 
9.18 mi
+682 ft
-676 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montauban (Tarn-et-Garonne)
Varied landscapes with few roads. Orchards, riverbanks, shaded paths and fields. There are many deer tracks, so be quiet and you're sure to see some.
Le Bleymard - Pont-de-Montvert
Visorando Member 
10.59 mi
+1,821 ft
-2,523 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Le Bleymard (Lozère)
Eighth stage of a complete journey on the Chemin de Stevenson between Le Puy-en-Velay and Alès. This stage may involve significant changes from the GR®70 signposting, and corresponds to the North-South crossing of the Mont Lozère massif.
From the banks of the Tarn to Varennes in a circular route
Visorando Member 
5.34 mi
+633 ft
-656 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Villemur-sur-Tarn (Haute-Garonne)
This is a pleasant walk in dry weather to keep fit. You can return along the road at a brisk pace if you wish.
From valleys to hillsides from Bondigoux
Visorando Member 
5.05 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bondigoux (Haute-Garonne)
Climb up to take in the view, give in to the call of the forest, descend into the valley and enjoy the silence.
This route has two variants for descending from the plateau, which form a circular loop within the circular loop for twice the fun!
Lasbordes route in the Albi region, from the countryside to the city
Visorando Member 
5.07 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Tarn
This short, unpretentious walk offers a glimpse of the countryside, just a stone's throw from the cathedral.
This route is pleasant in cool or winter weather, just to get some fresh air.
This circular is for those who love the sun and want to keep their shoes clean.
Route des Cabannes in Ambialet
Visorando Member 
4.54 mi
+928 ft
-951 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ambialet (Tarn)
This circular offers a view of the remarkable isthmus of Ambialet, a peninsula that has been classified as a protected site since 1948.
The priory overlooks the circular Tarn and is the end point of the beautiful Way of the Cross, which begins around the Saint-Gilles Chapel, set into the rock.
Some fairly sustained effort will be required at the start, but then the route becomes varied, alternating between bucolic landscapes and woodland paths. Finally, a long stretch along the banks of the Tarn itself will provide a welcome opportunity to cool off.
The Pont du Tarn via the hamlet of L'Hôpital
Visorando Member 
9.25 mi
+1,378 ft
-1,378 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Pont-de-Montvert (Lozère)
This hike will take you to the source of the Tarn. You will follow drovers' roads through the woods, cross the hamlet of L'Hôpital and its ruins, then follow the path winding through heather, pastures and granite rock formations to reach the Roman-style bridge over the Tarn.
Finally, you will walk along the Tarn with its clear water dotted with rocks emerging from the surface, offering the opportunity for a swim before heading back down to the starting point.
From Bellegarde to Les Avalats
Visorando Member 
7.31 mi
+899 ft
-906 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Juéry (Tarn) (Tarn)
A lovely circular route close to Albi, which takes you to Les Avalats with beautiful views of the Tarn valley. Wild paths through the woods alternate with meadows and vineyards.
Short circular around Marsal
Visorando Member 
4.77 mi
+689 ft
-666 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Marsal (Tarn) (Tarn)
This short route is ideal for getting back into shape. It is easy and runs alongside the Tarn for long enough to allow for a bit of effort at the end of the route, in the middle of the woods.
The Green Trail around Ségonac and La Barque
Association / Club / Walk leader 
4.57 mi
+446 ft
-456 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Creissels (Aveyron)
Just a few minutes from Millau, this walk combines superb landscapes, the viaduct, the village of Peyre (listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France") and a bucolic little path along the Tarn.
The short version of the Méridienne trail
Visorando Member 
7.94 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,109 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sérénac (Tarn)
Hike in the Ségala Tarnais, which offers a variety of agricultural and forest landscapes on a schistose subsoil deeply carved by numerous streams and rivers that flow into the Tarn.
This route descends towards the Tarn valley, which you follow for a while before returning to the plateau via the right bank of the Aygou.
This is a yellow-markedPR® trail with signposts at major crossroads.
Along the Tarn in Marsal
Visorando Member 
4.49 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Marsal (Tarn) (Tarn)
A lovely family walk, there and back, strolling along the Tarn.
From the Tarn to the Mill
Visorando Member 
4.67 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mirepoix-sur-Tarn (Haute-Garonne)
A pleasant hike which, after a short climb up the hillside, will take you to a place called Le Moulin, a vanished legacy of the pastry-making tradition. You can imagine the fields of yesteryear and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside before returning to the riverbank.
From the Tarn to Puech Mergou
Visorando Member 10.50 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,319 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Juéry (Tarn) (Tarn)
Starting from Les Avalats on the banks of the Tarn, climb up to the agricultural plateau towards Cunac and then head back east towards Marsal through the woods on the left bank of the Tarn.
After the Puech Mergou farm, the return journey is downhill through the woods towards the river and then along the riverbank on a path isolated from the D172.
The route is poorly signposted. The use of GPS is recommended.
The Château de Saint-Izaire trail
Visorando Member 
10.39 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,168 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Izaire (Aveyron)
In the heart of the Rougier de Camarès and crossed by the Dourdou, the medieval village of Saint-Izaire welcomes us with its imposing suspension bridge, its red sandstone church and its 14th-century castle (former residence of the bishops of Vabres l'Abbaye). You will be charmed by this delightful village, where the sun gives the red stone facades a flamboyant appearance.
On the Causse de Sauveterre from Molines
Visorando Member 7.86 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,749 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ispagnac (Lozère)
To the west, the Ispagnac valley is closed off by the Causse de Sauveterre, which overlooks it by about 500 metres. The route takes you up from this pleasant countryside to the much harsher landscape of the causse. The two hamlets of Paros and Mas André mark this route, which winds through the woods for almost half of its length.
Circular route through the Grand Bois starting from Buzet-sur-Tarn
Visorando Member 
10.16 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,204 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Buzet-sur-Tarn (Haute-Garonne)
This walk starts in Buzet-sur-Tarn, a pretty medieval market town, and winds its way through the Grand Bois, a forest on the opposite bank of the Tarn. After the heights of Roquemaure, the landscape opens up to rolling hills amidst meadows, fields and small woods before descending, still through the Grand Bois, towards Mézens and the Tarn Valley. On a clear day, the Pyrenees to the south will serve as your guide.
Boundoulaou viewpoint and Creissels waterfall
Visorando Member 6.71 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,473 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Creissels (Aveyron)
A loop passing by the Creissels waterfalls, with return trips to enjoy the heights of the Causse du Larzac and the viewpoint overlooking the Millau Viaduct and the Cirque du Boundoulaou.
Magdelaine-sur-Tarn lake circular route
Visorando Member 
6.38 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from La Magdelaine-sur-Tarn (Haute-Garonne)
A key route through the fields that combines nature and heritage and allows you to join the Greenway to continue your exploration. An easy walk that ends at the edge of a small lake where you can relax. This circular loop takes you along mostly paved paths, keeping you dry in wet weather. Bring a hat on sunny days!
The Monvert Bridge: towards the Tarn bridge
Visorando Member 
11.04 mi
+1,568 ft
-1,549 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-de-Ventalon (Lozère)
A very beautiful hike that takes you from the undergrowth of the Bougès National Forest up to the Tarn plain and the foothills of Mont Lozère.
Malpas Route
Visorando Member 
2.82 mi
+285 ft
-282 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Moissac (Tarn-et-Garonne)
Here is a walk to stretch your legs... but that's not all! There are also some beautiful rewards!
At the highest point, there is a beautiful view of the plain and the Tarn, which stretches in graceful meanders between Lizac and Sainte-Livrade. There is also a bird's eye view of two buildings of respectable age. At the lowest point, on the way back, you can enjoy the coolness brought by the Tarn.
Jardin des Plantes and banks of the Tarn in Montauban
Visorando Member 4.55 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Montauban (Tarn-et-Garonne)
One of the few circular walks in Montauban, offering a chance to explore the banks of the Tarn, the lower town and, nearby, the Pont Vieux, the Ingres Museum and the historic town centre.
From Pont de Montvert to Pont du Tarn via Finiels
Visorando Member 
15.03 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,159 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Pont-de-Montvert (Lozère)
A beautiful route that takes you from Pont-de-Monvert along part of the Stevenson Trail (GR®70), then through heathland and forests to Pont du Tarn.