Walking in Grands Causses Nature Park

Selfguided Walking Tours in Natural Park of the Grands Causses by small hotels and charming guesthouses. Walking in one of three very different landscapes of this Natural Park you'll discover a hilly to mountainous part of France known but to a few. But once you'll have been there you sure will want to come back again. Aveyron department in Occitanie offers lots of different walking opportunities for those seeking comfort, stillness and scenic beauty and (you're in France!) .... delicious food.

Discover the Diverse Landscapes of the Tarn Basin: Individual Hiking and Walking Tours

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the Tarn Basin, starting from the historic city of Albi and winding through the picturesque Tarn Valley. Your adventure culminates in the dramatic Gorges du Tarn, where towering canyons and rugged cliffs create a stunning natural spectacle.

Along the way, explore the contrasting landscapes shaped by the Tarn River and its tributaries, flowing from the wild beauty of the Cévennes Mountains to the west. Each step reveals a new vista—from rolling hills and lush valleys to the awe-inspiring gorges that define this remarkable region.

Journey Through Time: Hiking the Tarn Basin’s Hidden Wonders

From the breathtaking Gorges du Tarn—where sheer cliffs and deep canyons carve through the earth—to the gentle slopes of the Tarn Valley and the tranquil plains near Albi, this remote and unspoiled region is a treasure trove of natural beauty. Shaped over millions of years in the ancient uplands of Europe’s oldest mountain range, the Massif Central, the landscape is a mosaic of secluded valleys, crystal-clear streams, and timeless charm.

Here, time seems to stand still. Quaint medieval villages, scattered across the southern reaches of the Massif, whisper stories of a rich historical past. Even a single day’s walk reveals an ever-changing tapestry of scenery, from rugged gorges to rolling hills, offering an unforgettable experience for every traveler.

Pictures of Sud-Aveyron.

Between Albi, pink city, with a beautiful brickstoned centre and cathedral and its Toulouse-Lautrec museum and Millau you will be following Tarn river. Down in the valley the river streams to the west between two hilly plateaus with tops up to 700m height, from which you'll have the feel of being in the mountains. The valley, also called "La Vallée de l'Amitiée is een friendly place to dwell and hike. Old castles like Brousse-le-Château, Coupiac, St.Izaire and pitoresque villages like Ambialet, St.Rome de Tarn and Le Minier, life for centuries has centered around these places.

Walks in Tarn Valley

Pictures of Tarn Valley from Albi to Millau

Pays de Roquefort.

South of Tarn river, water and limestone plateaus created caves, subterranean rivers, resurging springs.
The most famous of the caves now still is used for the ripening of sheep cheese: Roquefort, king of cheeses, cheese of kings.
Pays de Roquefort also includes the Causse du Larzac and all other medieval Templars garrisons from where crusades started in 10-13th century, as well as the Redlands of Camarès and Abbaye de Sylvanes.
St. Affrique a small southern town is the starting place of many walks in this walking area.

Gorges and Causses (French canyons)

From Millau eastwards Tarn river and its tributaries created 4 canyon like Gorges: Gorges de la Dourbie, Gorges de la Jonte, Gorges du Trèvezel and the most famous of all the Gorges du Tarn. These Gorges are the most spectacular walking area of the Grands Causses Natural Parc. Steep abysses of 400m and the typical scenery of limestone plateaus criss-crossed with rivers.You'll see the Grotte Rose of Dargilan, the special scenery of the Causses (Le Chaos de Montpellier le Vieux and Roques Altes). Your walk begins and ends in Millau at Chateau de Creissels.

La Ligne Verte

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