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Top 4 sporty walks near St-Antonin-Noble-Val

Top 4 sporty walks near St-Antonin-Noble-Val

Couple of hikers in front of the viewpoint over the Aveyron Gorges

If you're an experienced walker and you're looking for longer hiking trails, with ascents and descents and long sections of path. Here's a selection of 4 routes that should enable you to discover the most beautiful views of Causses and Gorges de l'Aveyron.

PR5 Caylus, 20km, Chemin de Saint-Symphorien,
20% of road, 5h

One of the most famous hiking trails in the Bastides and the Aveyron Gorges is the PR5 trail in Caylus. Called the Chemin de Saint-Symphorien, it makes a loop of around 20 km, with an estimated walking time of 5 hours, and is classified as difficult. It starts from the small medieval town of Caylus, It crosses the causse via country lanes, woods and hamlets, leading to the priory of Saint-Symphorien, a historic site with a well-renovated fountain. The walk allows you to discover nature and rural heritage.

The route is suitable for trained hikers and requires good shoes and water. For your next vacation in the Causses et Gorges de l'Aveyron, this is one of the best ways to discover the richness of the local natural and rural heritage.

PR2 Castanet, De Causse en Ségala,
19km, 27% of road, 4h30

The Causses en Ségala trail links the limestone landscapes of the causse with the wooded hills of the Ségala, with a positive gradient of around 320 m. It passes through ancient hamlets, chestnut groves, streams and meadows, offering a blend of rural heritage (cazelles, bread ovens, pigeon lofts) and unspoilt nature. The route, marked in yellow, requires moderate endurance, with stony and hilly sections. It's a trail for experienced hikers.

PR8 Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, La Gourgue 13km,
30% of road, 4h

The PR8 trail from Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, called «La Gourgue», is a 13 km hike with a 300 m ascent, classified as difficult. It starts from the town center and runs along the Bonnette valley, before descending into the wild Gourgue valley, with its boxwood forests and streams, before climbing back up onto the causse to offer a beautiful panoramic view. view of St-Antonin. The route features some remarkable natural landmarks, such as the Gourgue resurgence and its vegetation.

This trail is ideal for experienced hikers looking for peace, unspoilt nature and picturesque scenery. This trail is ideal for a weekend in spring, after having enjoyed the Saint-Antonin-NobleVal market.

PR6 Caylus, Le Petit bois du Causse,
14km, 20% of road, 3h30

The PR6 trail from Caylus, known as «Petit bois du Causse», is a 14 km loop around the village of Caylus. medieval village, which lasts around 3h30. Classified as difficult, it crosses meadows, moors and undergrowth, offering beautiful panoramas of the causse and shady areas in summer. The route allows you to observe wildlife and enjoy nature away from the roads.

Departure is from the beautiful place de la Halle, Caylus, and will take you to the Gourgue valleys and Frayssinet. It is recommended for experienced hikers with good shoes and water, especially in hot or dry weather.

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