Beyond the chestnut forests and vineyard hills, let yourself be guided by the yellow and red markings of the Camin d'Olt to discover the landscapes and waterways of North Aveyron. You will tame the sinuous curves of la Truyere ; marvel at views exceptional, cross streams of clear water… Go beyond your limits and meet nature which opens its arms to you…
the guidebook
Find the “Lo Camin d’Olt” topo-guide published by the FF Randonnée in our Tourist Information Offices in Mur-de-Barrez and Saint-Amans-des-Côts for €12,40.
the layout
Steps
Your journey will take place over 3 days, your starting point is the medieval village of Entraygues-sur-Truyère where the Lot meets the Truyère in order to continue their journey together to the Garonne. The recommended period: from April to June and in autumn.
- Day 1: from Entraygues-sur-Truyère to Saint-Hippolyte (18 km)
- Day 2: from Saint-Hippolyte to Molières (24 km)
- Day 3: from Molières to Entraygues-sur-Truyère (26 km)
the landscapes
On your way you will come across hamlets with traditional dwellings, easily recognizable by their slate roof and their walls made of lime and stone. You can also admire the dams Couesques and Brézou where nature is at the service of man to produce electricity in the valley.
During your journey you will reach the magnificent village of Valon and its castle of the twelfth century. At the foot of the castle, you will appreciate the view of the Truyère gorges from the belvedere, the coultades or coltadas in Occitan. These are terraced plots where wheat was grown in the Middle Ages. After taking the paths lined with dry stone walls, crossing the Bromme stream and the Truyère, you dive through the woods and arrive at the belvedere of the cascade du Dog Jump. The breathtaking panoramas will remain etched in your memory…
services on the GR
On your way you will find places to stay and satisfy yourself after a nice day of walking. Don't forget to book to ensure a restful night in a cozy bed. Take the opportunity to taste the local gastronomy like the encalat tart, thealigoth or the punti.
Gîtes
L'escola Polida stopover lodge in Ginolhac (open from May to the end of September), 06 62 30 85 74
Communal gite in Saint-Hippolyte, 05 65 66 14 50 or 06 85 56 63 30
Residence Top 2 Ranges, 05 65 66 07 98 or 06 30 74 82 80
Communal lodging of Pons (4.5 km outside GR): 05 65 66 14 50 or 06 85 56 63 30
Hotel restaurant
The Relais de la Truyère in Molières, 05 65 44 86 02
The Coustoubi Relay in Campouriez (open from February to the end of November) 05 65 44 85 33
Campsites
Le Lauradiol municipal campsite*** in Campouriez (open from July to September 1) 05 65 44 53 95 or 05 65 44 85 31
Campsite La Rivière*** in Pons (4.5km outside GR) (open from June to the end of September): 05 65 66 18 16 or 05 65 44 56 92
Campsite at Lac de Saint Gervais*** (1.5 km outside GR), possibility of renting chalets all year round 05 65 44 82 43 or 05 65 44 30 20
Shops
Pons grocery store
the indispensable
- a gourd
- a cap
- a flashlight
- binoculars for observing wildlife
- weather-appropriate clothing
