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Cycling holidays in Aveyron, Parc des Grands Causses Bike trips in Aveyron, Lozère and Tarn department |
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Cycling tours in Grands Causses Nature ParkB06-plus Light Cycling Holiday in Southern Massif Central B03-plus Moderate or Challenging Cycling in the Grands Causses B14-superior Moderate Cycling Tour in Nature Park Grands Causses |
Biking in Parc des Grands Causses in three geologically very distinct landscapes.
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Cycling Tarn Valley, Between Albi and Millau
Pictures of Tarn Valley. From Albi, the "pink city" with its stunning brick-built old center, the renowned Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, and the majestic stone-brick Cathedral, to Millau, nestled in the heart of the Parc des Grands Causses, your journey along the Tarn River is nothing short of magical. As you walk or bike through the steep-sided valley, you’ll feel as though you’re in the mountains, even though you’re down in the valley between two hilly plateaus that rise up to 700 meters. The Tarn River flows swiftly westward through this breathtaking landscape, also known as Vallée de l'Amitié—a warm and welcoming place perfect for hiking and exploration. To the east, the dramatic Gorges des Raspes du Tarn add to the adventure. Along the way, you’ll discover ancient castles
in Brousse-le-Château, Coupiac, and St. Izaire,
as well as charming villages like Ambialet and
St. Rome de Tarn. For centuries, life and local
trade have thrived in these picturesque settings, making your journey
a true step back in time.
After Millau, a pleasant small Mediterranean alike city, you
go into to the better known Canyons of the Gorges du Tarn. Millau
is an important centre of all kinds of activity holidays. From the second half of June, the chirring sound of cicadas will go all along with you as if in Provence.
Light bike tour: B08-light-plus
Moderate bike tour: B08-mod-stnd
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Cycling Pays de Roquefort.
More pictures on Pays de Roquefort. South of the Tarn river, water acting on the limestone plateaux
created caves, subterranean rivers, gushing springs. The most famous
of the caves is now still used for the ripening of sheep cheese:
Roquefort, king of cheeses, cheese of kings. 
Pays de Roquefort also
includes the Causse du Larzac with its restored Medieval Templars
garrisons from where crusades set out in 10th-13th centuries, and
the Redlands of Camarès with its Cistercienzer Abbaye de Sylvanès.
Light bike tour: B06-sup
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Cycling Gorges and Causses, French canyons: Gorges du Tarn
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| Dans le "Midi" du Sud-Aveyron Discover the Authentic "Midi" of South Aveyron Far from the crowds, 700 km south of Paris, the Tarn River winds its way from the Cévennes through the wild landscapes of Lozère, Aveyron, and Tarn. Here, the true spirit of the French "Midi" comes alive: a land of sun-drenched mountains, towering limestone plateaus (Causses), lush valleys, and roaring rivers—the Tarn, Jonte, Dourbie, Lot, Aveyron, and Dourdou. This is a place of charming villages, not bustling cities, where traditional French cuisine thrives in family-run hotels, and every visitor is greeted with genuine warmth. La Ligne Verte is nestled in the tranquil village of Broquiès, in the heart of the Gorges des Raspes—a hidden gem within the Parc Régional des Grands Causses. This untouched corner of South Aveyron is a haven for cyclists, hikers, and birdwatchers, offering dramatic scenery and rich history. Walking the legacy of the Templars, medieval cloisters, and sacred pilgrimage sites, all while immersing yourself in nature’s grandeur. Your journey can begin in Albi, a picturesque city that serves as the perfect gateway to the Grands Causses Nature Park. Follow the Tarn Valley to Millau, a route that unfolds over 2 to 4 days by bike or 7 to 8 days on foot, revealing the soul of this extraordinary region. |
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