Randonnée "Entre Lézert et Viaur"
A highly contrasting itinerary that takes us from the plateau to a wild, unspoilt valley.
Parking: Lavernhe village hall
2h30 -9km -1* - ascent 185m ? yellow markings
A-From the village hall, on the south side, turn right onto a narrow street leading to the D226. Follow this road to the right for 800m as far as Rebouyres. At the first crossroads after ferme de la Sabaterie, turn left, leaving ferme de la Varélie on your left.
1-At the next crossroads, turn right onto the D226. Continue straight on until you reach the Gîte du Clapas (a well-restored former farmhouse).
Descend through the woods on a "carral" (path through the woods) to reach the banks of the Lézert.
Follow a shady dirt track alongside the stream to join another tributary. Ford the stream. Climb a steep path to a crossroads.
2-Leave on your right a path leading back down to Le Lézert and continue left up through the woods. You'll come to a gravel track. Follow it left for 1.3km (panoramic view of surrounding valleys) to the D628 (water tower).
3-Follow the road to the left for 1.2km. 200m from the village of La Plancade, fork left onto a farm track for 200m. Turn right into the village. Pass the church, then turn left onto a narrow grassy path which leads to a service road. Follow this to the left for 1km to reach Rebouyres and the D226. Return to Lavernhe by the same route you followed at the start.
