GR®736 Tarn Valley and Gorges From Villefort (Lozere) to Albi (Tarn)

The GR736 trail begins in the foothills of Mont Lozère and leads to Pont-de-Montvert, a key site in the history of the Camisards. Descending towards Florac, home to the Cévennes National Park, the landscape transforms: the dark schist gives way to the vertiginous limestone cliffs of the Tarn Gorges. This deep canyon reveals a fascinating troglodytic heritage and medieval villages clinging to the rock face. The trail passes through Millau, famous for its modern viaduct, a striking contrast to the ancient glove-making heritage. The river then calms in the Raspes du Tarn, winding its way towards Brousse-le-Château, one of the most beautiful villages in France, where the stone architecture testifies to Occitan feudal power. The journey culminates in Albi, the "purple city," whose fortified brick cathedral proudly overlooks the end of this wild trek.

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Distance: 303km, Elevation maximum: 1452m, Elevation minimum: 142m, Elevation gain uphill: 9785m
IGN Maps: 2739OT - MONT-LOZERE / FLORAC / PN DES CEVENNES. 2740ET - CORNICHES DES CÉVENNES / PN DES CÉVENNES. 2639SB - FLORAC / SAINTE-ÉNIMIE / GORGES DU TARN. 2640OT - GORGES DU TARN ET DE LA JONTE / CAUSSE MEJEAN / PN DES CEVENNES.

Broquiès: Itival Guest Rooms. Accommodation in Jourdanie, Mr. François Bevort, 06 74 92 63 14, Email, Facebook South Aveyron. The GR736 is 1.5 km away. There is also a very nice variant from the house to go to Le Truel along the right bank. In the Gorges des Raspes du Tarn between Brousse-le-Chateau and Le Truel. Two rooms with private bathroom, dining room, and small kitchen. Shared garden house and BBQ terrace with a beautiful view of the Tarn valley. Accommodates 4 to 5 people.

15/04/27