Randonnée - Bibal et la vallée du Viaur

Distance: 9.6 km - Elevation gain: 308 m - Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

From La Salvetat-Peyralès via the D905 or D905A, head to Bibal via the D649 toward Bellecombe; parking is available in front of the church

Yellow trail markers

1 - Head toward Leruech (church on the right) and turn left 200 m further on. The road crosses the Gachétie stream. On the short uphill stretch, leave the road and continue left onto the farm access road.

2 - Before reaching the mountain, take the road on the right, then the D649 on the left. About 200 m past Le Bartas, turn right and take the path that descends directly toward the Viaur (on the descent, on the right, there are rock faces leading toward La Roque). At the paved road in the valley, take this road to the left (note: there is a mill and the hamlet of La Roque 200 m to the right).

3 - At the La Roque recreation area (signposted), you can stop by the river for a picnic and/or a swim. Continue on the road that climbs back up toward Bellecombe.

4 - Before entering Bellecombe, take the paved path on the right that descends toward the river. When you reach the Viaur, take the path directly across from you—which can be muddy in winter—that runs alongside the Viaur upstream; continue along the river under the alders and poplars. The path crosses the small Gachétie stream at the ford.

5 - After the “dos d’âne” (signpost), take the path on the left under the chestnut trees that leads up to Bibal. When you reach the hamlet, take the first road on the left to reach the church and the parking lot.

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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