Randonnée - Autour de Puechmontard et Raviac
A hike combining a crossing of woods, valleys and the plateau through rural landscapes. Route 30 in the "Entre Aveyron et Viaur, en Pays Rieupeyrousain" guidebook (2021 edition)
Distance: 8.8 km - Elevation gain: 199 m - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Head to the center of the village of La Salvetat Peyralès (D905, Rieupeyroux, Carmaux).
Parking: in front of the cemetery at the northern entrance to La Salvetat on the D905
Yellow trail markers
1 - Turn left with the community hall behind you at the intersection; head down to the left and take the D649 toward Laroque. 200 m further on, turn right onto the paved path through the scrubland. Continue along the grassy path as it descends. At the intersection of the paths (signpost), take the left fork.
2 - This path overlooks the Vernhou Gorges and leads to a signpost. Then turn %E0 right (No. 3 Puechmontard) until you reach the next signpost; from there, follow No. 3 Puechmontard %E0 left along a wide path that climbs back up to the plateau and reaches a paved road. Take it to the right.
3 - At the entrance to Puechmontard, walk along the frog pond, then turn left (signpost). At the exit of the hamlet, leave the paved road and take the wide dirt path directly across from it. Cross the D649 and continue on the same path.
4 - Follow the forest trail, cross the stream, climb uphill, and join the D609. Turn left toward La Salvetat, passing Raviac.
5 - At the marked intersection of the D609 and D605, turn left toward Le Ponteil. Pass the few houses and head back up toward La Salvetat, passing through Les Cailleries. You’ll arrive at the parking lot after passing the stadium.
Hiking guides are available for purchase at the tourist office, featuring route details, information on places to visit, and some historical anecdotes.
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