Randonnée "Vers le site de Belcastel"
Discover the history of one of France's most beautiful villages!
Parking: at the entrance to the hamlet (Montillas fork)
3h ? 9km ? 2* - ascent 390m ? yellow markings
A-A 100m after the hamlet of La Roquette on route de la Vernhe, turn left onto the asphalt track leading down through the woods to the "Riou Negre". Cross the road and turn left towards Montillas.
1-Continue straight on to the D285 and take the minor road opposite towards Goulou and Belcastel (on the way down, fine views of the Aveyron gorges, the château and the village of Belcastel). Make a round trip (1km) to visit the village.
2-Return to Goulou Bas and continue on the forest track through the Bois de Taillade (Make a round trip to Fort Lourdou.) After the Fort, follow the track for approx. 1km. Turn left onto a path leading up to La Taillade. Follow the D285 for 800m.
3-Fork right onto a dirt track and find the "Riou Negre". Ford the river.
Turn left for a few metres and immediately afterwards take a right hairpin bend (follow the signs) onto a fairly steep path which joins the plateau.
At the crossroads, at a wooden cross, turn right towards La Roquette.
