Millau, Causses and Canyons : hiking holidays in Grands Causses

Millau: Your Gateway to Adventure.

Millau, a charming town of 27,000 inhabitants located just 2 km from Château de Creissels, offers a wealth of exciting vacation opportunities. If you have only 5 or 6 days available, you can start your hike 15 km from Millau in La Roque Ste Marguerite, nestled in the stunning Dourbie Canyon. Millau is easily accessible by train or bus, and we can arrange a taxi transfer to La Roque for your convenience.

The H22 trail is a breathtaking journey through the Causses, a series of dramatic limestone plateaus, and past some of France’s most magnificent canyons. Near Le Rozier, you’ll encounter the legendary Gorges du Tarn, the Gorges de la Jonte, and the Gorges de la Dourbie. For those on a longer adventure (10–14 days), the trail also leads to the awe-inspiring Gorges du Trévezel. These spectacular landscapes are renowned throughout France, making the H22 an unforgettable experience for hikers and nature lovers alike.

Millau, Causses and Canyons
Gorges du Tarn, de la Jonte and de la Dourbie
Causse du Larzac, Causse Noir, Causse Méjean

Vase de Sèvre

Beautiful scenery, lovely footpaths and remote treasures will be your daily bread...

The route will lead you to access magical places. Here, every step takes you to a visible trace of human history like the centuries old stone-built houses, the lovely villages built during Middle Ages, the awesome monuments of cave-dwellers from prehistoric times.

The main part of the region is built upon a limestone plateau cut by deep valleys and covered with orchids and with small white oaks.
This is a hiking region par excellence, designed if you
are willing to walk up to 24 kmand 7-8 hours a day. If you want to enjoy this spectacular walk but not the long distances ask for the supplement of all transfers possible. On your way you'll find subterranean rivers and impressive caves, such as the pink cave of Dargilan and vultures high above. This is La Belle France at full length, beginning with your first (and last night) in the Château de Creissels near Millau.

Find here a description and pictures of the scenery you'll be walking in.

Gorges de la Jonte

Links: Office de Millau .