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The Albi - Millau Walk in Tarn Valley
H35c

Daily walks 16 -24 km

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A 5 to 10 days walk with long stages through the friendly valley of the Tarn.
These walks are hotel based hikes for experienced walkers.  The walk starts in Albi and you will get a transfer back to Albi, unless you prefer to walk to Château de Creissels near Millau and stay there.

The landscape of the Tarn is Mediterranean in character. The beautiful pink city of Albi nestles on the River Tarn's banks, dominated by its magnificent cathedral whose fortifications are testimony to more turbulent times during which Albi and surrounding settlements such as Ambialet were attacked first as part of the crusades to suppress the Cathar heresy and later in the Wars of Religion. As you follow the course of the river Eastwards on wooded hills and along mellow stone-work villages in Tarn Valley,  you  discover the valley unspoiled and full of cultural interest. Staying in comfortable hotels, you will discover the distinctive, rich cuisine of the region, and its excellent wines, such as the flinty Gaillac whites.

Terrain: riverside tracks and woodland paths
Daily stages up to 24 km with bags transfer.
Altitude: 200 - 600m
Hotels: 2** and 3*** hotels (plus packages      ). 
Meals: dinner & breakfast each day except in Albi.
Climate: this southern region enjoys a lovely Mediterranean climate, with a hot summer and warm spring and autumn. Temperatures average 19°C in May and October, 25°C in June and September, and 27°C in the height of summer.

Pictures of the valley: Haute Vallée du Tarn

Starting point: Albi. The hotel is located in centre of town at just one minute walk from the main sights.


ALBI is a beautiful, midi (southern) town along the Tarn river. With its beautiful lively orange-red brick old streets, alike Toulouse, from which it is only 75 kms away, its cathedral, of the times of the Cathares and its Museum Toulouse Lautrec it is a perfect start and end for a cultural, gastronomic and active (walking as well as cycling) vacation.

 

 
The valley near Brousse-le-Château

  • On your last day transfers back to Albi are included in the 5 and 6 days packages.
  • In the 7, 8 and 9 days packages you will walk through to Creissels, near Millau where you can take the train or bus if you want to .... Montpellier, Rodez or Albi.

  • Picnics / lunches can be ordered by yourself at the reception desk. (Price 8 - 11 EURO).

  • Extra nights - restdays or extra walking loops are possible in any of the stages.

  • For booking this tour, please complete our booking form.
     

Hotels and schedule W35c   5 days 6 days 7 days 8 days 9 days 10 days
Albi ** B&B  d 1  d 1  d 1  d 1  d 1  d 1
Ambialet ** dinner, B&B pool  d 2  d 2  d 2  d 2  d 2  d 2
La Bastide Solages ** dinner, B&B, pool   d 3  d 3  d 3  d 3  d 3  d 3
Brousse-le-Château **dinner, B&B    d 4  d 4  d 4  d 4  d 4
Broquiès ** dinner, B&B, pool      d 5  d 5  d 5  d 5
Ayssènes ** dinner, B&B            d 6
St. Rome-de-Tarn*** pool; dinner, B&B          d 6  d 7
Castelnau Pégayrols ** pool; dinner, B&B        d 6  d 7  d 8
Creissels **/*** dinner, B&B        d 7  d 8  d 9
Albi ** B&B  d 4  d 5  d 6      
Leave after breakfast  d 5  d 6  d 7  d 8  d 9  d 10

 H35 long walks Plus package.  Basic rate: in €   p.p. in double room, sharing.
 2010 B&B Dinners Lunches  Basic rate  Suppl. single room Solo all-in Bags transfer
H35 long  5 days 4 2 0 448 99 689 Included
H35 long  6 days 5 3 0 554 116 848 Included
H35 long  7 days 6 5 0 656 125 991 Included
H35 long  8 days 7 6 0 760 148 1124 Included
H35 long  9 days 8 7 0 878 186 1303 Included
H35 long  10 days 9 8 0 961 203 1412 Included
You can book this trip here
 Extra nights B&B Diner Lunch Price p.p. Suppl. route notes Suppl. single room Bags transfer
Albi ** B&B Yes No No 49 Free 33 n.a.
Ambialet ** pool Yes Yes No 73 Free 19 n.a.
Plaisance *** Yes Yes No 84 Free 5 n.a.
St. Rome-de-Tarn *** pool Yes Yes No 84 Free 38 n.a.
Castelnau Pégayrols **/*** pool Yes Yes No 60 Free 25 n.a.
Creissels **/*** Yes Yes No 74 Free 32 n.a.

Discount p.p. for groups and families
H35c Long stages
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Parties of  3 persons :   6 % p.p.
Parties of  4 persons :   9 % p.p.
Parties of  5 persons : 11 % p.p.
Parties of  6 persons : 13 % p.p.
Parties of  7 persons : 14 % p.p.
Parties of  8 persons : 15 % p.p.

Tracks H35c

Day stages with longer of max 22 km. Walking grade 3 (of 7).

 Walking
distance
Albi > Marsal > Ambialet
The day starts with a short transfer out of the city. The route then leads along the south bank of the river, through hamlets and woodland along tracks and country lanes that echo the twists and turns of the river. After a short but quite stiff ascent towards the end of the day, you are rewarded with superb views of the river.
Elevation gains: 3 times 200m+ and 200m-.

Accommodation: Hotel du Pont (**), Ambialet. Located by the bridge into the village, with gardens leading down to the water's edge, this friendly, comfortable hotel has been run by the same family for over two centuries.

16 km
Ambialet >Villeneuve> Plaisance
Like the first day's route, this walk keeps south of the river, echoing its course as it leads through woodland and farmland as well as occasional hamlets. During the course of the day, you reach one of the highest points of the walk, with great views of the river as it meanders through the valley.
Elevation gains: 2 times 200+ and 200-
Villeneuve-sur-Tarn > Plaisance
You will leave the Tarn Valley and walk along the Rance river to the highlands of Plaisance
Elevation gains:  200m+.
Accommodation: Hostellerie des Magnolias (***), Plaisance. A 14th century mansion. Excellent cuisine		 16 or 25 km
Plaisance > Coupiac > Brousse-le-Château
Walk to the 14th century village of Coupiac with its beautiful castle. Stone crosses will remind you of crusaders who were very active in this area in 12th century.
Elevation gains +400m -200m
Coupiac > Brousse-le-Château
Walk onto the plateau where you get panoramic views at Cevennes mountains. The route leads across rolling countryside of open fields and woodland. There are lovely views of the château as you approach your destination, the delightful village of Brousse-le-Château, and reach the Tarn once more.

Accommodation: Relays du Chasteau (**), Brousse-le-Château. This pretty auberge has been run by the same family for several generations and its restaurant is popular with the locals.
Elevation gains 200+ and 400m-		 19 km
Brousse-le-Château > Broquiès > Ayssènes
On the North bank with splendid views on the Grands Causses Nature park and the Cevennes Mountains.
Elevation gains: 200m+ and 200m-

Accommodation: ** hotel with pool at river side. Possibility of canoe trip in July and August.

 11 or 17 km
Ayssènes > St. Rome de Tarn
On the North bank with splendid panaoramas on the Grands Causses Nature park and the Cevennes Mountains.
Elevation gains: 200m+ and 200m-

Accommodation: ** hotel with pool at river side. Possibility of canoe trip in July and August.

 11 or 24 km
Ayssènes > Castelnau Pégayrols
On the North bank with splendid panaoramas on the Grands Causses Nature park and the Cevennes Mountains.
Elevation gains: 400m+

Accommodation: ** hotel with pool at river side.Possibility of canoe trip in July and August.

 10 or 23 km
Castelnau Pégayrols   >  Creissels 
In the footsteps (fossiled) of dinosaurs you walk towards the Viaduct of Millau and down to Millau at the Tarn.
Elevation gains: -400m + and 100m-

Accommodation: 2**-*** hotel.

 19 km
St. Rome-de-Tarn > Creissels (Millau).
Walk along the river bank and under the Millau viaduct to Millau and the waterfall of Creissels.
Elevation gains: 100m+ and 100-

Accommodation: **-*** hotel..

10 or 22 km

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