This path guides you accross fields to find about Oustalous, this countryside huts with tile or flagstone (lauze) roof. Some have been restored by the Patrimony Safeguard Company of Pampelonne.
Discovering paths
The Thuriès’ discovery path
The Infournats path
From the Infournats’ chapel, this hike will show you the Viaur Valley through the undergrowth’s changeable moods and through different point of view. You’ll be able to initiate yourself into the discovery of birds thanks to the observation post.
Détail
Patrimony tour
How did they live in the valley before ? What were the major events which struck the history of Lagarde Viaur, formerly fortified citadel ? This educational and recreational tour leads you at the heart of this picturesque village’s history.
Détail
Lo Camín dels Carboniers
A walk on a miner ground
From the departmental Mine-Museum, this hiking trail show you the miners and their family’s daily life at work but also in the Homps’ city.
The Croisade Valley path
The Croisade against Albigent… Everyone knows by name this period of history… But what really happened ? What were the striking events ? The pleasant Cérou Valley was the stage of tragic facts…
You will discover this during a 5,5 km walk, punctuated by didactic panels around Salles-sur-Cérou.
The blue dragonfly’s path
Kingdom of an abundant biodiversity, the Roucarié’s bank welcomes, in particular, many varieties of dragonfly included the blue dragonfly (Calopteryx vierge méridional), chosen as this path’s mascot. This dragonfly will escort the walker during his discovery tour.
In order not to spoil the protected area of the Roucarié, the track marking of the observation stations is composed of wooden cones fixed to the ground. Thanks to a booklet available in the touristic reception centre of Carmaux, Monestiés and Mirandol, you will discover the richness of this path.