Grain of salt path (Chemin du grain de sel)

This loop offers stunning views of Cordes and the Cérou valley, dominated by the highlands of the Ségala. In spring and autumn, the light interacts with the varying colors of the vegetation and soil, creating characteristic contrasts and atmospheres in th

This route also features some interesting sights to discover:

The dry hillside of Liversenq (115 ha), on the northern slope of the Grain de Sel, is classified as a natural area of ecological, faunistic, and floristic interest (ZNIEFF). It features dry grasslands with rocky outcrops, hosting a variety of orchids and songbirds such as the Lark, Wood Pigeon, Hoopoe, Water Pipit, and Reed Warbler.
On the plateau of Grain de Sel, you will pass near two concrete trees (private property) built in the 1970s by an artist who envisioned a forest of concrete covered in vegetation. Only two trees were completed.
On the slope leading towards Cordes, a spring once fed the large cistern still located under the road junction at Place de la Bouteillerie in Cordes.
The Cérou valley, a place of passage and agricultural cultivation, has preserved its isolated farms and hamlets, some water mills, and beautiful late 19th-century residences (La Gazelle, La Borie Grande). You will also encounter the remains of the short-lived Carmaux–Vindrac railway (1937-1939). Along the banks of the Cérou River, with observation and patience, you might spot fish and crayfish in the cool, clear waters, as well as herons, coypu, hares, and deer amidst the remarkable trees.