Cyclotourisme : Circuit de Sévérac-le-Chateau
Departure : Sévérac l'Eglise (Espace Sport Nature) - Difficulty : Difficult - Distance :72km - Difference in altitude : 939 m
The hill of Séverac culminates at 817 m of altitude and offers a remarkable panorama on the high valley of the Aveyron (sources at 2,5 km). Capped by an imposing 12th and 14th century castle, the medieval town built on the southern slope shelters beautiful residences with stair-towers, half-timbering and corbels. This tour leads you to the church of Lapanouse with its beautiful Romanesque chevet, then to the Palassy pass which leads to the Olip valley and the village of St Grégoire, famous for its flowery setting and its 20m high bell tower. Arrived at Recoules-Prévinquières, you leave along a picturesque road for the mounts of Lévezou. On the plateau, a breathtaking view allows you to admire on the horizon the mounts of Aubrac and Cantal.
