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MTB route no. 15 Penne
Description
A varied and enjoyable route starting from the village hall in Penne. Stunning panoramas.
Starting from Penne, you descend below the village towards the Aveyron River and then climb up towards the Causse via a challenging uphill road. You cross the plateau on the small paths of the Causse and descend towards Bruniquel, enjoying a beautiful view of the castle overlooking the Aveyron Valley. You then gradually climb back up towards the Valeyres Farm and the hamlet of St. Paul de Mamiac. Finally, you descend back to Penne, having enjoyed all the panoramas.
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Starting point
Additional information
Advised parking
Next to the Town Hall and Community Center (limited parking available). Another parking lot is available at the Penne Bridge by
Labellisé Site VTT-FFC®
Ce circuit fait partie d'un Site VTT-FFC®, reconnu par la Fédération Française de Cyclisme comme un territoire regroupant une offre VTT de qualité.
Access
30 km from Cordes-sur-Ciel via the D600 then D8 towards Vaour and the D33 towards Penne.35 km from Gaillac via the D964 towards Castelnau de Montmiral then the D87 towards Penne.
Ambiance
You will discover the village of Penne and its 13th-century castle, a significant site of Catharism and the Albigensian Crusade, perched on its rocky spur overlooking the Aveyron. Along this route, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Aveyron Valley and the landscapes of the Causse. You will go down to the foot of the village of Bruniquel before returning through a small, green valley.
Arrival
Same place as the start
Departure
From the Penne Village Hall
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