Cité De Pierres 7Sometimes in the undergrowth, on ridges, at the bottom of a labyrinth of narrow canals, or on a balcony on the edge of the Gorges de la Dourbie, offering magnificent scenery over the Grands Causses, come and discover the largest rocky chaos in Europe on your own or guided by a mountain guide.
Cité De Pierres 2
Cité De Pierres 3
Cité De Pierres 12Duration 50 mins; green signposting, the easiest as it’s virtually flat, it passes by the Belvédère, a balcony suspended above the deep Gorges de la Dourbie, then stops at the Baume obscure for a video projection; return possible by little train.
Duration 40 mins; purple signposting; optional loop that takes you on a balcony tour of the Gorges de la Dourbie; stop at the magnificent viewpoint overlooking the majestic profile of the site.
Duration 30 mins; yellow signposting; optional loop for an undergrowth hike amid strange rocks.
Duration 50 mn; red signposting; panoramic ridge leading to the summit of the site at 840 m altitude; orientation table.
Duration 40 mins; orange markers; sports trail leading to the Arborétum and its 16 species of Causse trees.
Duration 30 mins; blue markings; faults 1 metre wide and 50 metres high, always cool even in summer!
Explore the Millau Grands Causses – Gorges du Tarn region
If you opt for the guided hike, your mountain guide will introduce you to the flora and fauna, geology and traditions of this exceptional preserved area.
To better understand this exceptional environment, hikers are offered:
To better understand this exceptional environment, hikers will find:
Round off your discovery of the chaos with a ride on a mini-train or a via ferrata for those in search of thrills and adrenalin!
