Chaos rocheux de Roquelaure dit "coulée de lave"
A must not to be missed the 'lava stream of Roquelaure'. Incorrectly named, because this actually is a mass of fallen basalt rocks stretched over the hills of Roquelaure, above the village of Saint- Côme-d'Olt and the Lot Valley.
This scree was formed by the erosion of a lava flow located on the crest of the hill, which is perched on an inverted landform. You’ll notice the regular shape of the rocks (5 or 6 faces); this is because these blocks are sections of basaltic prisms.
Beautiful viewpoint. Located 800 m before the Château de Roquelaure, this impressive field of stones, covering several hectares, is called “lo Clapas de Thubies” in Occitan (named after the hamlet where it is located) and stretches into a forest of beech, oak, and chestnut trees.
An informational sign on-site will provide further details.
Our access recommendations: Parking lane along the road
What we love: Shaded picnic tables, 1 informational sign, climbing the rocks for a photo op (please be careful)