Randonnée - Le château de Peyroles
Beautiful walk alternating between a completely isolated path along the Liort, the ruins of Peyroles castle and a beautiful village in the countryside. Route 31 in the "entre Viaur et Aveyron en pays Rieupeyrousain" guidebook (2021 edition)
Duration: 1 hr 45 min - Distance: 5.7 km - Total elevation gain: 244 m
Starting point: The hamlet of La Faboulie at the exit of La Salvetat Peyralès toward Carmaux on the D905.
Parking in the hamlet
Yellow trail markers
1 - Cross the hamlet of La Faboulie. At the far end on the right, take the grassy path toward Peyroles (signpost). Descend to Le Liort. Then follow the river along the right bank via the trail until you reach the road.
2 - Walk up the road to the right for 300 m, then head down the second wide path on the left until you reach the signpost.
Option: You can walk to the interpretive sign for Peyrolles Castle to see its ruins. However, it is forbidden to approach the ruins, as it is very dangerous. + 15 minutes round trip.
3 - Head back up the steep trail to the D905, then follow the road to the right toward La Salvetat for about 300 m. Take the first trail on the left that climbs alongside a fence until you reach a road. Cross it and continue straight ahead to the entrance to the village of Blauzac.
4 - Go around the village on the right to reach the church square; walk up through the square, then turn right to leave the village via the road. Pass through Raviac and at Les Fourques (signpost), take the grassy path on the right, cross the D905, and continue straight ahead to La Faboulie.
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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