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Discover Montdurausse, Tarn, Midi-Pyrénées

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Nestled in the heart of Tarn, Midi-Pyrénées, Montdurausse is an inviting gateway to regional exploration. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, this town is an ideal starting point to unearth the treasures of the area. Nearby, the Montans archaeological site offers a captivating journey through time with its remarkable Roman remains. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the beautiful Grésigne Forest...See more

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Les hauts de la Maladène
10 km

Les hauts de la Maladène

In the Salvagnacois region, between vineyards and groves, paths run alongside farms made of stone and terracotta. Further up, on the heights of Sivens, they turn into forest trails and lead to magnificent panoramas overlooking the Tescou Valley. From the parking lot at Les Sourigous leisure base, cross the footbridge and continue straight on the grassy path for 150 meters. Turn right onto the road (follow the GR de Pays, marked with yellow and red signs). At the intersection, continue straight on the grassy path between the fields. Turn left onto the road (ignore the yellow and red markings). At La Tounario, turn right, then descend left onto the dirt path. At the intersection, turn right. Take the road to the right to reach Les Barrières. After the water tower, turn left and continue straight on the road. Take the gravel path on the left. At the crossroads, take the trail into the woods on the left. Descend along the fence. At the crossroads, continue straight, then turn left and cross the Tescounet stream. Turn left again. At the intersection, continue straight on the track "GR de Pays" (yellow and red markings). On the road, turn left for about 350 meters. Turn left again. After the bend, descend to the right towards "Les Camalets". Turn right and continue straight. Turn right onto the road for about 50 meters. Descend again to the right onto the path. Take the road to the left. At the crossroads, turn left. Turn right to return to the starting point

4 h
14 km
Easy
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Sentier de Mespel
12 km

Sentier de Mespel

Close to the Grésigne forest, the Mespel trail follows the shapes of the arid hills and allows you to discover a preserved and wild environment. After leaving the Vère valley, the rock shelters of Larroque surprise the hiker and provide access to the limestone plateau of Mespel with its green oaks, phillyreas, and other pistachio trees. From the trail, there is a view of the medieval village of Puycelsi. Facing the Larroque town hall, climb the stairs, then turn left and immediately right onto the road. Walk for 250 meters. At the intersection, continue straight on the gravel path. At the fork, continue straight on the path that passes through the undergrowth. At the crossroads (archaeological site on the right), climb to the left and continue straight under the trees. Upon reaching the open plateau dotted with oak groves and dry grasslands, continue straight up. Take the path to the left (white-red markings of GR® 46) and head towards Mespel. After 500 meters, you will reach the Notre-Dame des Bois Chapel (20-minute round trip). In the hamlet, cross the road and continue straight along the path that runs alongside the houses. At the crossroads, leave GR® 46 on the right (white and red markings) and take the path to the left (yellow markings). At the fork, turn right onto the winding path, cross the road, and go straight down to reach a viewpoint. After the viewpoint, descend the path (dangerous descent in wet weather) and then turn right to return to Larroque

2 h
5.7 km
Easy
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Vallons et forêts
17 km

Vallons et forêts

In the heart of the RabastinoisFrom the peaceful shores of the Lac des Auzerals to the hillsides offering panoramic views, this demanding loop reveals a patchwork of landscapes where wilderness and cultivated land blend harmoniously. Punctuated by heritage treasures such as the old Moulin de la Prune (Plum Mill) and picturesque villages, this hike promises total immersion in the authenticity of the Tarn. Go to the end of the lake on the right, take the path on the left and go up along the edge of the forest. At the road, go opposite towards Impasse de la Prune, head towards the old mill, turn left at the hangar and right at the path that goes down through the meadow to the road. Turn left, cross the D2 and take the path opposite, climb through the woods, then go past a farm on the left and continue until you reach a small road. Turn left and follow it for 300m. Turn left onto the path that descends between the fields. At the bottom, turn left for 100m, then turn right, turn left to walk along the undergrowth and go back up through the fields on the other side, arriving at the road on the heights of Grazac, and crossing it. Take the path opposite to go back down, turn right at the stream, cross it further on and go back up to a stony path. Turn left and continue along this path until you reach the road. Head towards Réal, turn left at the church, leave the road and follow the path straight ahead until you reach Roquemaure. In Roquemaure, go past the church then turn right at the fork. Take care on the D18. After 50 metres, turn left, then right and take the path opposite. Turn left at the edge of the woods and head downhill. Skip the stream, go up a little and turn right to go back down towards the stream, follow it for 150m and go back up through woods and fields and come out at the top of the hill from where you can see the surrounding area. Follow the path, go past a house called Font Jean and at the end of it turn right then left into the woods. At the fork, turn left and follow the path straight ahead, descending towards Mézens. At the road, turn right, go straight ahead at the stop sign and turn opposite to descend towards the stream. Cross the bridge, go up the hill, turn right and then left at the intersection with the GR46, which you will follow until Rabastens. Continue on the path until you reach the road. Follow this road for 400m, turn right onto the path for 150m and then rejoin the road for just under 2km. Before the chapel of Puycheval, leave the road, turn left onto the path that runs alongside fields and then forks from right to left before reaching a wood. Cross it and head up towards the vineyards, passing through the Mas de Grouze estate. Continue along the road and take the first path on the left. You will leave the GR46 to follow the Lac des Auzerals trail. Cross the D18 and take the path on the right that goes uphill. At the top, cross opposite and at the end of the oak-lined path, turn right onto the road towards the church of Guidal. Turn left at the road, then left again at the junction with the D12, then turn right and go up the hill after the bend towards Les Auzerals. Continue until you reach the junction where you started, turn right and go down towards the lake, and complete the loop by turning right.

9 h
30 km
Easy
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Ombrages et paysages
18 km

Ombrages et paysages

Between woodlands and vineyard slopes, this long hike offers intriguing contrasts and beautiful views of the Tarn Valley. Part of the route traverses the Sivens Forest. With your back to the church, take the road to the left for 450 meters, passing the PR "Les Coteaux de Lisle," and continue on the road until you reach a fork. Turn right towards Le Clavet, then before the farm, take a left onto a grassy path along the edge of the woods and descend. Cross the departmental road D999 (Caution), and follow it a few meters to the left on the secure path under the plane trees until you reach the poultry farm. Turn right towards the stream, cross the footbridge, turn right towards the chalets, and in the woods, take the small left trail to ascend towards the Sivens Forest. Join the Sivens Discovery Trail. At the road, turn left, pass in front of the Maison Forestière (picnic area), and 100 meters later, take the path (barrier for vehicles). Follow the charcoal burner, then follow the Combe del Loup. At the fork, turn right. On the gravel path, turn left, then 100 meters later, turn right, descend into the valley, and climb back up to the road (viewpoint of Puycelsi). Continue left on the Oustrières road for 1 km, then turn right towards the chapel of the same name (picnic tables). Descend the path, then at the bottom, at the intersection, turn right, go 50 meters before turning left to climb through the forest back to the road. Turn left. At 100 meters, at the fork, turn right onto the Pradies road. Descend for 2 km. Before the Moulin de la Salle Basse, turn left; the road turns into a path for 1 km along the Tescou. Once back on the road, turn right at the former Moulin de Cassagnol. Cross the departmental road D999 again (Caution). Continue between the hedges, then along the field to climb up to Combalade. Continue towards Long Pech. At the shed, turn right to follow the vineyards, then immediately left onto the dead-end of Corbières. At 40 meters, take the grassy path that descends and climbs up to the D14. Cross it and continue straight to arrive at Lapeyrière (chapel to the right, 50 meters away). Turn left, then 150 meters later, turn right to descend on a path bordered by fields and ditches. Climb left by the road. Pass behind the house, then cross a grove and return to the starting road. Finally, turn right towards Saint-Étienne de Vionan Church.

6 h
21 km
Easy
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Ingres Bourdelle Museum
19 km

Ingres Bourdelle Museum

The Ingres museum showcases two illustrious Montalbanese: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Antoine Bourdelle . This brick building, overlooking the river, is Ingres Bourdelle museum an emblematic place of Montauban. Practical information: health pass compulsory from 03.08.2021 Housed in the old episcopal palace, the Montauban museum was created in 1820. But it was in 1867, upon the death of Ingres, that the establishment took on its identity and its development: the museum then inherited all of the studio works of the famous Montalbanian painter and took the name of Ingres Museum. Enlarged, modernized, digitalized ... the museum is today spread over 2,700 m2 with new spaces, enhanced accessibility, a new museography, a sumptuous conservation cabinet housing Ingres ' drawings, an entire floor dedicated to the Bourdelle's work, magnificent rooms for temporary exhibitions, a tea room / boutique / bookshop ... The digital museum : In order to benefit from the reopening of the museum, a new visiting companion is proposed to you: an application which will allow you on the one hand to access practical information and to book your ticket in advance and on the other hand, enrich your visit with new content. Throughout the year, activities for young people are offered: game booklet, internships, museum holidays, my birthday at the Ingres Bourdelle museum, educational service workshops. "Chez Madeleine" - Bookshop, boutique, tea room : Located on the ground floor of the former episcopal palace, the tea room of the Ingres Bourdelle museum welcomes you throughout the day. In the heart of the tea room, a bookshop-boutique offers you books and objects that will allow you to bring back a memory of your visit to the Ingres Bourdelle museum. (Opening hours identical to those of the museum. Access possible without ticket.) The museum documentation center at 15 rue de ville de ville. This documentation center specializing in the collections of the Ingres Bourdelle museum offers catalogs of collections or exhibitions, French or foreign publications related to them, as well as works files, a photo library and access to the database. Consultation exclusively on site and by appointment. The Association of Friends of the Ingres Bourdelle Museum since its creation in 1924, has supported the promotion of our collections by publishing an annual bulletin, participating in museum acquisitions and offering monthly conferences on cultural themes related to current events in museums and exhibitions. www.amis-musee-ingres.fr OPENING TIME : - Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Closed every Monday, January 1, May 1, November 1 and December 25.

19 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville   82000 Montauban
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COMMUNE DE VILLEMUR-SUR-TARN
11 km

COMMUNE DE VILLEMUR-SUR-TARN

Medieval city of character all in brick, nestled between the river Tarn and its hillsides, the city has everything to seduce you. Labelled "Station Verte" for nature vacations! A remarkable architectural heritage, with its 12th-century defence tower and its 17th-century "Greniers du Roy" (royal granaries), both steeped in history and listed as historic monuments. Here, the narrow streets with their evocative names recall the town's eventful past: the old fortifications, the passage of Henry II of Navarre, a famous battle during the Wars of Religion, the terrible flooding of the Tarn in 1930, the Brusson epic... You'll love relaxing along the banks of the river, swimming in the summer, cycling along the greenway, admiring the scenery and the view over the valley from the top of our hiking trails, and sampling the local produce. Ideally situated at the heart of the Toulouse-Albi-Montauban triangle, it's an ideal starting point for exploring the region and a green lung where you can recharge your batteries in a generous natural environment. So take your time and discover... An important historical heritage nestled in the heart of a natural environment with the river Tarn and the forests and farmland that make up the area. The river Tarn, which runs alongside the commune, offers locals and visitors alike a range of water-based activities. The Greenway, which links Villemur to the surrounding communes and provides a safe, non-motorised means of transport. In addition to a Natura 2000 area, Villemur is part of the Val'Aïgo region, which also promotes nature and the environment, with two Espaces Naturels Sensibles and a wide range of outdoor activities.

31340 VILLEMUR-SUR-TARN
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Puycelsi
13 km

Puycelsi

Clinging to a rocky spur, Puycelsi overlooks the vast Grésigne Forest. This fortified village, with its impressive ramparts, offers spectacular views and a journey into a preserved medieval past. Perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Vère valley and the Grésigne Forest, Puycelsi is an ancient castrum whose origins date back at least to the 12th century. Its strategic location, at the crossroads of several territories, made it an important fortified site throughout the Middle Ages. Unlike the bastides founded in the 13th century, Puycelsi developed in a more organic way. Its winding streets follow the natural contours of the site and are enclosed within a powerful defensive wall that is still largely intact today. The village experienced the upheavals of medieval history, including the Albigensian Crusade and the Hundred Years’ War, during which it withstood several sieges. Its extensive ramparts, stretching for several hundred metres, can now be explored via a walkway offering remarkable views over the surrounding forest. Listed among the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”, Puycelsi stands out for its unspoilt character and its exceptional natural setting at the edge of the Grésigne Forest, sometimes earning it the nickname “fortress of the woods”. To discover the village in a different way, the EnQuête(s) free app offers a self-guided experience with interactive and immersive content highlighting its history and heritage. The app is also available in English.

81140 Puycelsi
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Camping Le Clos Lalande
15 km

Camping Le Clos Lalande

Chloé and Nicolas welcome you to their small campsite in Montricoux. The routine and daily constraints, come and recharge your batteries and share good times with family or friends. Priority is tranquility for a relaxing stay Want to rest, to leave aside the daily routine, to let go, to ask yourself calm in a natural environment. By choosing to spend a few days in our campsite, you favor calm and tranquility. We welcome you in good humor and benevolence so that you feel at home. The holidays are essential to recharge the batteries! That it’s good to get on a break and take the time ... Time to dream, laugh, feel good, time for yourself, for your family or friends. Chloé and Nicolas welcome you to their small campsite with 60 locations, on just over 3ha, in Montricoux. Far from the routine and daily constraints, come and recharge your batteries and share good times with family or friends. Priority is tranquility, a homecoming for a disconnected and relaxing stay. Our Camping Le Clos Lalande, located in the south of France in the Tarn et Garonne, at the gates of the Gorges de l'Aveyron, offers you a very pleasant, wooded and flowery setting, in a family and friendly atmosphere, ideal for families With young children. We promote exchange and sharing for everyone's pleasure. We offer different types of rentals for a comfortable holiday, in a quiet environment. Place your suitcases and relax in one of our accommodation: wooden lodge huts on stilts, mobile homes, chalets, tithomes or unusual camps. For camping fans, install your tent, caravan or motorhome canvas on our spacious locations. Come swim in our heated swimming pool. At the time of snack The bar/snack awaits you for a refreshment on the shaded terrace, while watching your children having fun in the playground. Take advantage of the pleasures of river fishing with direct access, but secure for children, at the Aveyron river. Many activities are also available on camping: pétanque, ping-pong, multisports, karts and pedal buggy.

359 Route de Bioule 82800 Montricoux
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