Randonnée - La vallée du Liort et Romette

Distance: 11.5 km - Elevation gain: 267 m - Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes

Head to the center of the village of La Salvetat Peyralès (D905, Rieupeyroux, Carmaux).

Parking: in front of the cemetery at the northern entrance to La Salvetat on the D905

Trail Markings: Yellow

This hike is recommended for those who wish to appreciate both the ancient heritage of Romette and the rich diversity of flora and fauna in the Liort Valley. Along the way: a 16th-century wayside shrine, the Tranquilou hut, contemporary menhir statues, and the old rescue station of La Salvetat-Peyralès

From the cemetery, head down the D905 toward the village. Take the first road on the left, then take the farm road on the left toward Mas del Puech. Pass through the hamlet and continue on the road that descends to the right.

At the intersection, turn left. At the next intersection, take the road on the left to the church and the Romette Oratory. Retrace your steps to the right at the concrete cross, then turn right again 200 meters further on toward Longueserre, and finally take the wide path on the left.

Follow the fence protecting the deer, and just past the chestnut grove, turn left. Go down the path, then cross the small Ran stream and go around the Suc de la Gleye promontory. Continue along the path, and at the first fork, go straight down. Follow the hairpin curve and continue straight down. Cross the Liort via a footbridge.

Recommended excursion (1 km round trip): Before crossing the Liort at the four-way intersection, head left down toward Le Tranquillou, a private, unattended cabin with authorized access for a rest stop or picnic.

Walk along a meadow (passing two menhir statues by a contemporary artist on your right) and head up the road, then turn right onto it.

Walk down the road to the bridge near the Liort eco-campground, then cross the bridge; immediately turn right and take the path on the left that goes uphill. At the intersection, take the path on the right. Finally, at the next intersection, take the path farthest to the left.

At the fork, keep left, then head downhill, cross the small Longueserre stream, and head back uphill, keeping to the right. On the plateau, turn left toward La Salvetat. Take the D905 to the right to head back up to the cemetery 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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