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Albi - Millau : long walks in Tarn ValleyDaily walks 16 -25 km/ long walks: up to 16 miles a day. Home Walking Tarn Valley H33AM-standard package Albi-Millau |
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Light walks, with bags transfer.
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Albi cathedral
Gorges des Raspes du Tarn
Pictures of the valley of the Tarn
The landscape of the Tarn is Mediterranean in character. The beautiful small city of Albi nestles on the River Tarn's banks, dominated by its magnificent cathedral whose fortifications are testimony to more turbulent times during which Albi and surrounding settlements such as Ambialet were attacked first as part of the crusades to suppress the Cathar heresy and later in the Wars of Religion. As you follow the course of the river eastwards, you pass villages of mellow stone-work, and discover the valley unspoiled and full of cultural interest. Staying in comfortable hotels, you will discover the distinctive, rich cuisine of the region, and its excellent wines, such as the flinty Gaillac whites.
Terrain: riverside tracks and woodland paths
Hotels: 2**- and
3*** hotels
Meals: most dinners & breakfast included.
Lunches can be ordered at the hotels. No shops in Ambialet, Villeneuve
sur Tarn, Brousse-le-Château, Melvieu and Castelnau Pégayrols.
Climate: this southern region enjoys a lovely Mediterranean climate,
with a hot summer and warm spring and autumn. Temperatures average 19C
in May and October, 25C in June and September, and 27C in the height
of summer.
Tarn Valley
Starting point: Hotel Les Pasteliers (BnB**), Albi. End in Millau (BnB)
ALBI is a beautiful,
Southern town along the Tarn river. with a beautiful lively orange-red
brick old streets, alike Toulouse, which is only 75 kmaway, its cathedral,
of the times of the Cathar and its Museum Toulouse Lautrec it is a perfect
start and end for a cultural, gastronomic and Moderate (walking as well
as cycling) vacation. You will be walking through the Vallée de l'Amitiée(friendly
valley) of the Tarn. On the last day you will get a transfer back to
Albi. You will be walking by the GR736 along the slopes of the
meandering Tarn River at Ambialet and through the Gorges des Raspes
du Tarn.
Brousse-le-Château
Next days walking to the little village of Villeneuve sur Tarn in a scenery much alike the Lot valley. Lovely villages on your way like Coupiac with 13th century castle and Brousse-le-Chateau at Tarn river with 9th and 12th century castle. You will enjoy the views on the Cevennes mountains (The Mongt Aigoual), the Monts de Lacaune and even the Pyrénées if the weather is right.
After St. Rome-de-Tarn the geology changes and you'll enjoy the vegetation
of the limestone scenery.
Altitude: 200 - 600m, 95 % walking
on footpaths.
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Schedule of the H33-Albi-Millau, long stages, standard
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| Hotels H33 - stnd Albi-Millau, long walks |
8 days | 9 days | 10 days |
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| Albi ** Hotel Les Pasteliers BnB | d 1 | d 1 | d 1 |
| Ambialet *** DBB (pool) | d 2 16 km |
d 2 16 km |
d 2 16 km |
| Villeneuve sur Tarn ** DBB (pool) | d 3 15 or 21 km |
d 3 15 or 21 km |
d 3 15 or 21 km |
| Brousse-le-Château** DBB Transfer possible |
d 4 25 km or 15 or 17 km (with a transfer from Coupiac not included) |
d 4 25 km or 15 or 17 km with a transfer from Coupiac not included) |
d 4 25 km or 15 or 17 km with a transfer from Coupiac not included) |
| La Jourdanie **/*** ITIVAL DBB | d 5 14 or 19 km |
d 5 14 or 19 km |
d 5 14 or 19 km |
| Viala-du-Tarn*** DBB Le Tondut Transfer to le Truel or Ayssènes |
d 6 14 or 18 km |
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| St.Rome-de-Tarn ** DBB | d 6 Transfer to Viala du Tarn 19 or 26 km |
d 6 Transfer to Viala du Tarn 19 or 26 km |
d 7 19 or 26 km |
| Castelnau-Pégayrols (transfer to Montjaux) **/*** Rouviaguet DBB pool |
d 7 19 km |
d 8 19 km |
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| Millau ** Hotel du Commerce BnB | d 7 21 or 25 km |
d 8 21 or 25 km |
d 9 21 or 25 km |
| Leave after breakfast. Bus back to Albi not included |
d 8 | d 9 | d 10 |
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| H33-AM - long | Standard** packages |
Basic rate in p.p. - double
room sharing. Bags transfer maps and written route instructions included. |
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| 2025 |
BnB's | Dinners | Basic rate p.p.: 2p sharing room |
supplement HS p.p. |
Supplement single room |
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| 8 days | 7 | 5 | 1041 | 28 | 275 |
| 9 days | 8 | 6 | 1192 | 29 | 313 |
| 10 days | 9 | 7 | 1353 | 29 | 354 |
| Extra nights | BnB | Dinner | Rate p.p. 2 p sharing room | Suppl. HS p.p. |
Suppl. single room |
| Albi Les Pastelliers BnB** |
yes | no | 50 | 2 | 38 |
| Brousse-le-Château** | yes | yes | 70 | 2 | 32 |
| La Jourdanie **/*** for a canoe trip |
yes | yes | 68 | 5 | 35 |
| Castelnau Pégayrols **/*** pool |
yes | yes | 60 | 2 | 37 |
| Millau ** Hotel du Commerce |
yes | no | 44 | 17 | 37 |
| Not included: Lunches.
Price solo package: 154 % x basic_rate_p.p.. Bags transfer and single room supplement included. |
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| Discount p.p. for small groups and families. H33AM stnd packages See terms and conditions of group discounts Parties of 3 persons : 4 % p.p. Parties of 4 persons : 6 % p.p. Parties of 5 persons : 7 % p.p. Parties of 6 persons : 7 % p.p. Parties of 7 persons : 8 % p.p. Parties of 8 persons : 9 % p.p. |
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| The walks Albi-Millau H33AM-stnd | |||
| Albi (Taxi Transfer to Marsal) - Ambialet 10 or 16 km The day starts with a short transfer out of the city. The route then leads along the south bank of the river, through hamlets and woodland along tracks and country lanes that echo the twists and turns of the river. After a short but quite stiff ascent towards the end of the day, you are rewarded with superb views of the river. Elevation gains: 3 times 200m+ and 200m-. Accommodation: Hotel du Pont (2*), Ambialet. Located by the bridge into the village, with gardens leading down to the water's edge, this friendly, comfortable hotel has been run by the same family for over two centuries. |
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| Ambialet - Villeneuve-sur-Tarn 15 km or 21 km Like the first day's route, this walk keeps south of the river, echoing its course as it leads through woodland and farmland as well as occasional hamlets. During the course of the day, you reach one of the highest points of the walk, with great views of the river as it meanders through the valley. Elevation gains: 2 times 200+ and 200- Accommodation: Hostellerie des Lauriers (2*), Villeneuve. A small auberge converted from a handsome 18th century stone building, with indoor pool and terrace overlooking the river.  GR736 in Tarn valley at Ambialet
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| Villeneuve-sur-Tarn to Brousse-le-Château Transfer to the 14th century village of Coupiac with a beautiful castle. Stone crosses will remind you of crusaders who were very Moderate in this area in 12th century. Coupiac is a pretty village with a Brocante market begin August. Walk onto the plateau where you get panoramic views at Cevennes mountains. The route leads across rolling countryside of open fields and woodland. There are lovely views of the Châteauas you approach your destination, the delightful village of Brousse-le-Château, and reach the Tarn once more. Accommodation: Relays du Chasteau (2*), Brousse-le-Château. This pretty auberge has been run by the same family for several generations and its restaurant is popular with the locals. Elevation gains 200+ and 400m- |
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| Brousse-le-Château - La Jourdanie 14 km On the North bank with splendid views on the Grands Causses Nature park and the Cevennes Mountains. Elevation gains: 200m+ and 200m- Accommodation: ***
Chambre d'Hôtes de charme Dinner, BnB. |
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| La Jourdanie - St.Rome-de-Tarn Elevation gains: 250m- Accommodation: * Hotel |
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| La Jourdanie - Viala-du-Tarn (15 or 19 km). Elevation gains: 250m- Accommodation: * Hotel |
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| Viala-du-Tarn - St.Rome-de-Tarn (17 km). Elevation gains: 250m- Accommodation: * Hotel |
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| St.Rome-de-Tarn - Castelnau Pégayrols (19 km) Elevation gains: 300m+ Walk to a medieval city and the Muse Valley. Guesthouse *** with a pool |
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| Castelnau-Pégayrols - Millau (20 km) In the footsteps of dinosaurs. Splendid views on the Millau Viaduct. Elevation : -200m |
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