Randonnée - Chemin de la Bessière
A hike from the Sauveté de Rieupeyroux via the remains of the Moulin du Bruel, with beautiful panoramic views to admire! Route 5 in the "Entre Aveyron et Viaur en pays Rieupeyrousain" guidebook (2021 edition)
Duration: 2h30 - Distance: 9 km - Total ascent 240 m
Departure from cinema parking lot - Yellow signposting
Topoguides are on sale at the tourist office, with stage directions, information on places to visit and a few historical anecdotes.
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1/ From the post office parking lot, cross Rue du Balat and take Rue de Pittou, until you reach Place du Gitat. Head for Carmaux on the D905.
After 200 m, turn left onto route du Bouscal, then right onto chemin du lotissement to rejoin the D905.
Continue up the road for around 500 m before turning right onto a grassy path towards Puech Rouget (panoramic view).
2/ The path runs alongside the Fonçal farm. After approx. 100 m, turn right onto the D39. Follow it for 100m, then fork right towards Lavergne. Cross the hamlet. At Ramonjean, go up the road then take the 1st left 200m after Le Passet towards La Bessière. In this hamlet, take the right-hand path down to the river. Climb up on the right to the Bruel mill (beautiful waterfall on the left).
3/ At the ruined mill, turn right. At the crossroads, turn left along the Vayrie farm, then left along the path back to the village.
