The slopes of Ardus - PR1

From the Aveyron valley to the hillsides, this educational trail will lead you to discover a hilly countryside, where traditional cultures and natural spaces rich in orchids mingle.

THE TRAIL STEP BY STEP
Departure and parking: Ardus beach

1. Exit the car park by the main street of Ardus. Turn left at the second intersection, rue de l'école.
2. At the end of the street, turn left. After 30m, turn right up the Chemin de Lamothe-Vieille. Continue the climb in the undergrowth. After 300m, emerge between orchards and continue on this path for 215m.
3. Turn right and go up Chemin de Courty. It then descends to the Côte de Vialette. Go straight up to the next intersection. At the “Give way” sign, turn right towards Biscardel. After 365m, turn right on Chemin de Jarlande.
4. After 600m of walking on a plateau, the path descends. At the bottom of the path, cross the Côte de Vialette, going straight on the Chemin de Pech-Ségur. Continue along the chemin de Séménol, to the church of Ardus.
5. 30m after the church, turn left on the Pech Blanc road. At the "Stop" sign, turn right in the direction of Montauban. After 20m, turn left into Rue du Port. Continue to Aveyron and follow the river along the chemin du moulin. At the small car park, go down the stairs on the left which brings you back to the beach and the car park.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Distance: 4.7km
Duration: 0h55
Elevation: 81-185m
Difficulty: medium

TO SEE NEARBY
orchards