From the Brasc plateau to the banks of the Tarn river, a breathtaking hike that winds through the pines and connects the perched village with a small chapel below.From the cross situated on the northeast side of the church square, head towards Réquista. After 50m you reach a road junction, where you turn to the right. After approximately 500 m you will reach a pine wood, take a hairpin bend to the right; then follow an ancient roadway for about 3 km towards the Mas de Gély.Once above the Mas de Gély, take the track leading through woodland, then onto a path that runs through some trees. After 100 m take the path to the left which becomes a meandering slope down to Guiraldou, Le Roc; From here follow the D902 to the right.Once you’ve reached Saint-Dalmazi, you will see some houses situated up ahead. Between the houses to your right there is a steep passage which will take you up to Sénils where you then join a narrow road which joins the D552. Follow this road to the right up to the village of Brasc.
9.4 km
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max. 614 m
min. 233 m
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Church place's car park in Brasc
Church place's car park in Brasc
Lookout post overlooking the Tarn valley, the village of Brasc welcomes you for a hike with an average height difference, through woods and valleys, to the chapel of Saint-Dalmazi, a Visigothic building nestled near the river. Along the way, don't miss a heritage curiosity: the Tourelle cross, a 15th century sculpture of Celtic inspiration.
From Saint-Affrique/Millau follow the D999 towards Vabres l‘Abbaye, at the roundabout take the first exit signposted D25. Head along this winding road towards Saint-Izaire where you take the left turn onto the D60 up to Montclar, then turn right onto the D552 up to Brasc.
Church place's car park in Brasc
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La Pyrale du buis est active de mai à octobre, les chenilles mangent les feuilles des buis et ainsi les dénudent. Elles descendent des arbres et se déplacent grâce à des fils (phénomène gênant en randonnée mais sans danger).