Le Viadène plateau is located between the lot valley and Truyère gorges. This road trip will allow you to discover its nature hilly, Its lacs dam and its villages and picturesque hamlets.

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Stage 1: Saint-Amans-des-Côts, capital of the Viadène plateau

Stage 1: Saint-Amans-des-Côts, capital of the Viadène plateau

Stamans des Cots Aveyron lake

Saint-Amans-des-Cots is a small town of 700 inhabitants in the heart of the Viadene. On site you can book a visit to the museum Miner Aubrac, an impressive display of more than 1 minerals from the region and around the world. To relax, opt for the Sangayrac lake at the exit of the village: play area for children, picnic tables, tennis lessons.

Step 2: The chapel of the Roc in Huparlac

Chapel of the Roc in Huparlac

Park on the village square and go up the small road that leads to the rock chapel built on basalt organs. From up there, the view on the village of Huparlac and the hilly plateau is impregnable.

Step 3: The remains of the Château de Thénières

Remains of the Château de Thénières

To access to castle ruins, you can drive up the passable dirt road, or you can park lower and opt for a 30-minute walk round trip on the same path. Once at the top, you will be able to see the circular dungeon partially ruined and enjoying the 360° panorama overlooking the scenery of Viadene.

Step 4: Lake Saint-Gervais

Saint-Gervais Lake

Ideal for lovers of short walks as well as bathing, Saint-Gervais lake is a lake landscaped with an area of ​​16 hectares. Park in one of the 3 car parks around the lake and enjoy the children's games, rent a pedalo or a paddle boarding, bathe on space supervised bathing in summer, have lunch on one of the tables of picnic, or simply walk around the lake for about 2,5 km. The tour of the lake is also passable for people with reduced mobility.

Step 5: The dog jump waterfall, wild setting

This impressive waterfall is located between the Montézic dam and Lake Saint-Gervais. The name “dog jump” is due to this large rock that can be seen at the foot of the waterfall, surmounted by a stone in the shape of a dog's head. Park in the shaded car park and start down the path between the three stone houses, then continue in the chestnut grove. Round trip to both wooden gazebos is 30 minutes walk.

Step 6: The Pic du Castel and its orientation table

Le castle peak is located in the municipality of Montezic. In the village, an intersection indicates the point of view from the peak of the castle. Park up to the small dirt parking lot at the end of the road and walk up to the cross and orientation table overlooking the Montézic reservoir. In the distance, you can also see the site of the Valon Castle. You will benefit from this nice view by a round trip of only 20 minutes of walking.

Step 7: Valon castle, medieval site

Light is a hamlet built on a rocky outcrop and is listed in the “remarkable sites of France and Europe”, a magical place to visit in any season. His Medieval castle is a marvel of the XNUMXth century which overlooks the Truyère gorges. To visit the site, park in the picturesque village in the parking lot provided for this purpose. Stroll through the pretty streets lined with dry stone walls, and discover the small local heritage : chestnut secadou, bread oven, and old wheat threshing place. The visit inside the castle, as well as access to panoramic view from the top of the keep are possible only on summer afternoons.

Stage 8: Rouens viewpoint, Valon castle in sight

A little after the Valon Castle, take the small road on the left indicating “Gally” and go up to the belvedere of Rouens. A panorama offering a amazing views on the northern slope of the castle of Valon.

Stage 9: Campouriez and the Fajol promontory

On the road to Entraygues, take the left fork which passes over a bridge. Pass on the Lauradiol road, then join the pretty village de Campoured. Park in the village and walk down to the children's playground. To the right of the playground, follow the dirt path which leads after a 30-minute walk to the superb Fajol promontory overlooking the Truyère gorges and the hamlet of Izaguette. Retrace your steps to return to the village.

Stage 10: Bes-Bédène, former priory

Bes-Bedene Church

The hamlet of Bes-Bedene is a former priory registered with the “Remarkable Sites of France and Europe”. Park in the car park and discover the roman bridge built in granite, its small church of ogival style which overhangs the Meander of the Selves, and take a round trip on the gigantic granitic spur.


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Don't forget to adopt the right behavior!

The Aubrac Regional Natural Park is one of the places still preserved from mass tourism and its sometimes disastrous consequences. Together, let's continue to preserve this natural and authentic environment by adopting the right gestures.

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