If you need to get some fresh air and exercise, this selection is for you!
The proposed routes are loops lasting between 4,5 and 9 hours and covering between 17 and 30 kilometers. The elevation gain varies between 219 and 751 meters.
Don't forget to bring water, a picnic and, during the summer, sunscreen and a hat!
01
17 km – 4h30 – Elevation gain: 392m
Vineyards and castles
The path winds through the hillsides of Gaillac where the vine, very present, marks the landscape with its undulating lines. The hiker will discover a noble heritage (castles) and wine-growing heritage (vine sheds, dovecotes, farm cellars).
02
19km – 5h - Elevation gain: 401m
The heights of Gaillac
In the heart of the Gaillac vineyards, even the paths celebrate the wine festival... Clay, limestone, and gravel have a taste of the terroir. Broom, blackberries, and raspberries exude aromas. The winemaker's mark, however, leaves its mark of passion.
03
20km – 5h15 – elevation gain: 219m
Tuscany Lisloise
Plains and hillsides, vines, umbrella pines and cypresses transform the medieval fortified town of Lisle-sur-Tarn into a Tuscan city… Occitan, in the summer light and heat. Discover the history of this part of the Tarn by reading its landscape.
04
21km – 6h – elevation gain: 436m
Shadows and landscapes
Between undergrowth and vineyard hillsides, this long hike offers interesting contrasts and beautiful glimpses into the Tarn Valley. Part of the route passes through the Sivens Forest.
05
23km – 5h45 – Elevation gain: 505m
The Salvagnacois
Soft undulations of the hills and monochrome of the fields. Plays of light, nuances of hues, diversity of patterns, textures... Ever-changing perspectives... Around the Tescou plain, the countryside also has an artistic soul.
06
30km – 9h – Elevation gain: 751m:
Valleys and forests
In the heart of Rabastinois
From the peaceful shores of Lake Auzerals to the hillsides offering panoramic views, this challenging loop reveals a patchwork of landscapes where wild nature and cultivated lands harmoniously blend. Punctuated by heritage treasures such as the old Moulin de la Prune and picturesque villages, this hike promises a total immersion in the authenticity of the Tarn.
Tarn Pleine Nature, the free hiking app
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