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Hiking in the older neighbourhoods

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Duration: 2 hours – Distance: 5.9 km
A short walk that will allow you to explore the old quarters of Brassac and enjoy some beautiful views in the heart of the countryside.

During your walk, you will come across the 12th-century bridge spanning the River Agout, which links the two castles: Belfortès Castle (the Marquise’s castle) and Castelnau Castle (the Town Hall).
In Rue du Moulin, you’ll see a half-timbered house on your right dating from the Middle Ages, which once housed a craftsman’s workshop.
As you climb towards the penstock, you’ll enjoy a beautiful view of the valley. You can also admire the view over the village of Brassac and the hamlet of Castelnau de Brassac.
You will then walk alongside an old irrigation channel (béal) that used to carry water to the fulling mill (for pressing cloth).
This path runs along the route of the narrow-gauge railway line (from Castres to Brassac), which you follow as far as the station square.

You can find full details of the route by downloading the attached PDF file.

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Walking
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
2h
Dist.
5.9 km
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Starting point

5 Place Saint-Blaise , 81260   Brassac
Lat : 43.62841Lng : 2.497413

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Brassac-sur-Agout, not just a village!

A tourist trail takes you through 10 remarkable sites, offering a glimpse into the history of this charming medieval village (the old bridge, the two castles, the Marquise garden, etc).A leaflet, available from the Tourist Information Office in Brassac and from the town hall, will take you along the narrow streets on both banks of the River Agout. At each stop, you'll be able to admire the present and glimpse the past of this medieval village, with the help of a number of panels throughout your visit. This village will win you over first and foremost with its castles and its old 12th-century bridge, one of two in the département to be listed as a historic monument. But it's the spirit of Brassac that will make you want to linger. Whether you're a sportsman or just a fan of the 3rd half, the village spirit is ingrained in our genes. Here, everything is a pretext for a moment of conviviality. And before you leave, don't miss a visit to the basket gallery or the Jaël de Romano cultural centre. Get off the beaten track! Get on your bikes and explore the many downhill, enduro, cross-country and lake route circuits. There's something for every taste and level. This is where the X Cross takes place, the benchmark event on the international mountain bike calendar. The countryside around Brassac is also a great playground for fishing and canoeing. The Brassac festivals are a must! At the beginning of August, come and immerse yourself in the conviviality and good humour for 5 days!

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville 81260 Brassac
- Office de Tourisme Sidobre Vals et Plateaux -
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Office de Tourisme Sidobre Vals et Plateaux - 15/07/2026
www.sidobre-vallees-tourisme.com/
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Environments

In the country
Forest location
Overview on river
20 - 30 min from a train station by car
Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot

Open period

All year round daily.

Contact

Phone : 05 63 74 63 38

Email : accueil@sidobretourisme.fr

Website : https://www.sidobre-vallees-tourisme.com/

Type of land

Stone
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Not suitable for strollers

Reception complements

Pets allowed, Free access, All year round

Animals

Yes

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾