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Nestled in the department of Aveyron, the charming town of Saint-jean-du-bruel, Midi-Pyrénées, is a treasure trove awaiting discovery for nature lovers and history buffs alike. Strolling through its quaint streets, you'll be enchanted by its authenticity while uncovering the local architectural heritage. Nature enthusiasts will relish the opportunity to hike the rolling hills and preserved landsca...See more

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Through Causses and Cevennes
4.8 km

Through Causses and Cevennes

On the borders of the Grands Causses, on the edge of the Cévennes, walk the “Garden of Aveyron”: a symphony of majestic landscapes punctuated by a heritage with a remarkable character.From the  Place du Claux, follow the D999 towards Saint-Jean du Bruel. After the war memorial, take the street on the left towards Ambouls. Cross the bridge of La Prade and continue on the road for 50 meters.Turn left on the trail which goes up along the horse club lands. At 1 km, at the crossroad take on the left towards Roc Nantais-Trèves.At the exit of the woods, opposite a large field, and far away the ruins of the farm of Anguiral, take on the right the path towards Œil-de-Bœuf (excavation in a rock).Oblique right, cross a field (be attentive to the marks) and take the stony path which goes down steep slope and reaches the stream of Valettes. Follow it and pass near old calamine ovens. Continue keeping right in the valley and arrive to Saint-Gleys. Cross the hamlet and continue on the road to the left towards Saint-Jean-du-Bruel. At the entrance of the village turn right and cross the old bridge.Go left to discover the center of the village, then return to the bridge. Take the road D999 towards Nant for 500m, then turn left towards Fougayrolles. Cross the hamlet and continue left towards a path which goes up to a cross. Follow right the road which leads to the ruins of Algues Castle. Possibility to go and back to the panorama.Continue on a wide dirt road which goes down to the valley and arrives to the fortified Castelnau farm. Take the D999 on left for 1,2km.Take right the road which crosses the Dourbie river on a submersible bridge. 50m after the bridge, turn left on the road and continue north.Cross the La Prade bridge and return to Nant.

6 h
19 km
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Sentier du Pas de l'Ane
6.4 km

Sentier du Pas de l'Ane

Venez découvrir le paysage du Pas de l'Ane, le château d'Espinassous, penser que le castor et la loutre sont tout près, chercher l'alysson à gros fruits, comprendre le pin sylvestre. C'est un sentier en corniche comme on les aime, en belvédère au-dessus des gorges du Trévezel. Ce torrent a profité d'une ligne de faille pour entailler le causse de gorges profondes. Sentier très difficile pour marcheurs confirmés, déconseillé aux familles. Sentier de découverte Superbe balade ou vous découvriez le plateau calcaire du causse noir, descente par un magnifique chemin bâti à l'époque romaine et entretenu par les générations qui ont succédé.  De la vallée du Trévezel vous voici projeté dans une forêt vierge dense ou buis et lianes font parti de cet univers tropical ! Passage très difficile pendant 2 km. Un soulagement quand vous retrouvez le hameau du Villaret et un peu de chaleur! Départ : village de Trèves, parking de la mairie Durée : 4h Kilométrages : 11,6km Accès VTT : impraticable  Dénivelé : 521m Balisage : balise jaune Attention, sentier réservé à des marcheurs confirmés, fortement déconseillé aux familles . Animaux tenus en laisse Le sentier est  disponible sur le carto-guide Massif de L'Aigoual en vente dans vos bureaux de l'Office de Tourisme Mont Aigoual Causses Cévennes. Retrouvez sur le site destination Parc National des Cévennes l'itinéraire : sentier du pas de l'âne

4 h
12 km
Parking de la mairie 30750 Trèves
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Sentier d'interprétation "Le Causse de Canayère"
7.5 km

Sentier d'interprétation "Le Causse de Canayère"

These two trails, located on the small Causse de Canayère, offer you a fabulous trip back in time, at the scale of geological times but also, at the scale of the occupation of the site by the man, from the prehistory up to 'nowadays. Ces deux sentiers, situés sur le petit causse de Canayère, vous proposent un fabuleux voyage dans le temps, à l'échelle des temps géologiques mais aussi, à l'échelle de l'occupation du site par l'homme, depuis la préhistoire jusqu'à nos jours. Dénivelé important, bonnes chaussures recommandées. Sentier de découverte D’est en ouest, il parcourt près de cent millions d’années. Il passe des terrains calcaires, déposés là pendant l’ère secondaire par une mer peu profonde, au socle schisteux surgi au Primaire. Il longe des failles le long desquelles des terrains se sont affaissés de plusieurs centaines de mètres, il surplombe un cours d’eau creusant ses gorges depuis près de trois millions d’années. Il permet aussi de deviner, sous ce sol calcaire, les kilomètres de galeries, les puits et les cavités forés par l’eau infiltrée.Les différentes haltes vous permettront également d’appréhender l’influence de l’homme sur son environnement et sur le paysage, et son évolution dans un passé récent, en particulier le passage de milieux ouverts agricoles et habités (hameau, terrasses de culture, moulin, four à chaux, etc.) à des milieux boisés au cours des 150 dernières années. Plusieurs points de vue ponctuent le cheminement, dont ce- lui, particulièrement spectaculaire, au-dessus des gorges du Trévezel . Bonne route donc, dans l’espace et dans le temps !Départ : Maison forestière de Canayère (départementale D710) - Deux circuitsDurée: 2h ou 1hDistance: 3,4km ou 1,9kmDénivelé : 120m ou 70mAttention, fortes pentes et surplombs présentant un certain danger.Départ : Village de Trèves Durée : 2hDistance : 4kmDénivelé : 330mAttention dénivelé important Balisage : jauneLe port des chaussures de marche est recommandé. Animaux tenus en laisse La fiche est téléchargeable ou disponible dans nos bureaux de l'Office de Tourisme Mont Aigoual Causses CévennesRetrouvez sur le site destination Parc National des Cévennes l'itinéraire : le Causse de Canayère Ce sentier s'inscrit dans un réseau de parcours forestiers et de sites permettant de découvrir la forêt et la faune du massif de l'Aigoual en partenariat avec l'Office National des Fôrets Retrouvez les informations sur la forêt domaniale de l'Aigoual sur le site internet de l'ONF. Le projet "Pôle Nature 4 saisons du Massif de l'Aigoual" est cofinancé par l'Union européenne. L'Europe s'engage dans le Massif Central avec le fonds européen de développement régional.

2 h
3.3 km
30750 Trèves
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MAISON DU TOURISME ET DU PARC NATIONAL DES CEVENNES (CEVENNES NATIONAL PARK AND TOURISM CENTER)
17 km

MAISON DU TOURISME ET DU PARC NATIONAL DES CEVENNES (CEVENNES NATIONAL PARK AND TOURISM CENTER)

Maison du Parc national des Cévennes - Welcome and tourist information The Tourist Office is located in the Maison de l'Aigoual, just outside the village of l'Espérou (1 km) on the road to Mont Aigoual. The team can advise you on how to organize your stay. Outdoor activities, hikes and events offer you the chance to discover an exceptional area in the Cévennes National Park, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. The Tourist Office offers tourist information, documentation, registration for guided theme outings and the sale of specialist literature. The store offers products and objects related to the area: local and regional artists and craftspeople, hiking maps and guides, specialized books and much more. July and August: open daily from 9.30am to 7pm. May, June and September: open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6pm, Sundays 10am to 6pm. April and October (until end of All Saints' vacation) + Christmas and February vacations: open Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Sundays 11:00am to 5:00pm. Winter outside school vacations: open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Sundays 11:00am to 5:00pm. Closed on December 25 and January 1. Our other tourist information offices: Valleraugue : valleraugue@sudcevennes.com Lasalle : lasalle@sudcevennes.com Saint André de Valborgne : beatrice.galzin@sudcevennes.com

Maison du tourisme et du Parc national des Cévennes Col de la Serreyrède 30570 L'Esperou
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Alti Aigoual resort
18 km

Alti Aigoual resort

Family-friendly mid-mountain ski resort on the slopes of the Aigoual massif. At the Col de Prat-Peyrot, multi-activities all year round: hiking, horse-drawn carriage rides, electric-assisted mountain biking, horse-riding, accrofilet. Winter season - altitude 1440 m: 13-hectare ski area. Exposures: northwest and south. All information on opening times, resort opening hours and webcams can be found daily on the resort's website: www.stationaltiaigoual.com Ski pass sales on site. - Downhill skiing 10 runs: 4 green (Sources 1 and 2, Ermitage 2 and 3), 3 blue (Ermitage 1, Cougourles, Tindelles), 3 red (Tindelles and Cougourles). 1 Family Parc: 3 modules on the Ermitage 3 track. the natural Cougourles, a red-rated run left in its natural state for committed skiers! (Beginners not permitted). - Nordic skiing: 50 km of marked and groomed trails. More than 50 kilometers of cross-country ski trails are marked at the resort. Some trails are even approved by the French Ski Federation to host national competitions! Some 20 kilometers are regularly groomed to ensure that everyone can enjoy the trails. - Snowshoeing, pedestrians, dogs, multi-activities: Not permitted on cross-country ski trails. 3 new loops from the heart of the resort are marked out for family fun in the snow, snowshoeing or other snow activities: the green "Sapinière" trail, the blue "Point sublime" trail and the red "Observatoire" trail. The latter is reserved exclusively for snowshoeing. Departure and arrival behind the buildings. - Tobogganing: 2 toboggan runs: 1 at the resort, 1 at L'Espérou. Le Chalet" self-service restaurant with menu and daily specials. Ample parking. Please note: no equipment rental at the resort; rental is available at L'Espérou, the last village before arriving at the resort. For information on road conditions, visit www.inforoute30.fr or www.inforoute48.fr

col de Prat-Peyrot / Mont-Aigoual 30570 L'Esperou
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Land-art trail Les Balcons de l'Aigoual
19 km

Land-art trail Les Balcons de l'Aigoual

Immerse yourself in art and nature at Aigoual! This circuit reveals regularly renewed installations inspired by nature and the landscapes of Mont-Aigoual. A total of 12 works installed on an 8km loop. Les Balcons de l'Aigoual" land-art trail Here, artists portray the human/nature relationship and confront the climatic phenomena of the Aigoual. The works are therefore constantly evolving. Art inserted into nature returns to an essential source of artistic creation: observation and inspiration by nature. This itinerary allows visitors to cross different atmospheres and places, suggesting a sensitive and intimate approach to nature. Edition 2024: three new works on the trail: "Folies" by Elodie Cabos, "Rideau de pluie" by Yoann Crépin and "Regards" by Matthew Burton. Departure: Prat-Peyrot parking lot, Alti Aigoual station Duration: 2h30 Length: 8km Difficulty: easy Mountain bike access: possible Disabled access: possible on the ascent from Prat-Peyrot to Mont-Aigoual. The descent is on the GR6, access to which is limited to walkers. Elevation gain: 217m. Markings: a black circle and arrow on a yellow background. Access forbidden on the discovery path when snow-covered. Pets must be kept on a leash. The Aigoual summit walk extends to the Hort de Dieu arboretum, with the work of "France-Lan Lê Vu": "Avec mes yeux" ("With my eyes"). to Trèves, Lanuéjols and Saumane, communes which also feature emblematic Cévennes landscapes. These works are all accessible by footpaths or beautiful cycling routes. "Les Balcons de l'Aigoual à Trèves": two works are on offer in the pretty village of Trèves, on the banks of the Trèvezel river: "Ondulations" by Céline Pialot and "Mirage, entre chien et loup" by Sandrine Le Maguer; "Onde" by Jeanne Bourrat in Lanuéjols and "Refuges" by Steven Onghena in Saumane. The free brochure is available from our tourist offices or can be downloaded from the Destination Parc national des Cévennes website: Les Balcons de l'Aigoual La Filature du Mazel, an artistic and cultural factory, is behind this land-art trail: www.filaturedumazel.org

col de Prat-Peyrot 30570 L'Esperou
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Grand' Hortensia
79 km

Grand' Hortensia

Fully renovated and furnished holiday home for 14 people, just outside the village, 1 minute from the leisure centre. Situated at an altitude of 620 metres, in the Hautes Terres d'Oc, your holiday at Saint-Pierre de Trivisy in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. You'll love the friendly locals, the leisure centre ideal for children (and adults too!), the first-class rivers for fishing, forest walks, hiking trails... In the village, you'll find all the shops you need for your holidays, a wellness and spa centre open all year round, a leisure centre with a water park, water slides, Aventure Parc (tree climbing) and lots of entertainment in summer... Fully renovated and furnished holiday home sleeping 14. For families or groups of friends, it is located at the entrance to the village, on the road to Lacaune, just a minute's walk from the leisure complex. Enclosed garden, terrace Ground floor: - large living room opening onto a single-storey terrace at the rear, equipped with a wood-burning stove, - fully-equipped kitchen (traditional oven, microwave, combined fridge-freezer, extractor hood, dishwasher... ) with comfortable dining area, - laundry room opening onto outside terrace with washing machine, ironing board and iron - wc 1st floor: - 3 bedrooms, each with double bed (140x190), - large bathroom with bath and shower, hairdryer - wc 2nd floor: - 2 bedrooms, each with double bed, - bedroom with 2 single beds (90x190) and 2 bunk beds (90x190), - 2 toilet cubicles with shower, - wc A small games house with a multi-games table (table football, billiards, table tennis and table hockey), board games and toys for the children. External electric car charging point. Le Grand Hortensia can be rented in a smaller format (ground floor and 1st floor only), a gîte for 6 people, Le Petit Hortensia (reference G1746 on Gîtes de France).

37 avenue de Lacaune 81330 Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾