Le Rocher de la Vierge
The Rocher de la Vierge offers a 360° panoramic view on the Rance valley, the Rougier de Camarès and the Lévézou. It is also a site of strong passage of raptors at the time of the migration. An orientation table allows a beautiful reading of the landscape
A little history
The statue of the Virgin, raised on the rock, has dominated the valley since 1884: following a retreat, the inhabitants decided to install it. It culminates at an altitude of 930 meters, weighs about 4 tons and is 3.30 meters high. Since that day, it watches over this high place of Rouergue and its valley. A pilgrimage takes place on August 15th of each year.
A site of migration of the birds
The crests of Roquecézière are the theater of a formidable aerial ballet. A panel of the LPO is installed to inform you about this phenomenon. From mid-August to mid-September, you will be able to observe the fabulous aerial ballet of the migratory birds when they join their winter quarters located in Spain or in Africa.
Species observed
Osprey, Honey Buzzard, Grey Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, White Stork, Black Stork, Short-toed Eagle, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Gadwall, Black Kite, Egyptian Vulture
How to get there ?
From Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance, take the road D33 to go to Laval-Roquecézière.