Gorges du Tarn et de la Jonte

Recharge your batteries in the fresh air

Les Gorges du Tarn et celles de la Jonte are two neighboring gorges in Aveyron (and Lozère), so let yourself be enchanted by these magical places. By car, on foot, on the water, almost anything is possible….
Between typical villages and nature activities, discovering the Gorges du Tarn et de la Jonte takes many forms…
Whether canoeing along the Tarn, clinging to the mythical Jonte cliffs or walking along the many hiking trails, the grandiose is within your reach! These extraordinary vantage points reveal the true jewel that this natural site represents.
No doubt it will be part of your finest vacation memories!

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Tarn Water Race

International Canoe, Kayak and Stand-up Paddle Competition

Trail des Templiers Festival

Emblematic of the causses, the Festival des Templiers is one of the premier events on the trail planet with over 13,000 runners and 45 nationalities.An XXL event that takes us...

Reflections of the trees lining the Tarn

Canoeing in the Gorges du Tarn

All Mountain bike trails around Millau

11 routes to discover Millau and the Grands Causses by mountain bike or VVTAE

Spectacular gorges

A feast for the eyes

A breathtaking landscape

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Activities in the Gorges du Tarn et de la Jonte

All nature activities, visits, hikes and entertainmentin the Gorges

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Embark on a great canoeing dayPrice: €20

A chance to discover the Gorges du Tarn from the village of Les Vignes to Peyrelade.
A route that allows you to admire the beauty of the deep gorges and get your thrills in the rapids.

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A walk under the wings of vulturesPrice: €15

Ride through the heart of the Gorges de la Jonte and meet the great gliders.
Easy route suitable for the whole family.

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GORGES DU TARN DISCOVERY TOURPrice: €26

In the company of a Tourist Office guide, spend an afternoon discovering part of the spectacular Gorges du Tarn and the surrounding area. Comfortably seated, you’ll enjoy remarkable views along a route that takes you from Millau, to Rivière sur Tarn, Les Vignes, the Point Sublime (stopover), the Lévéjac dairy sheep farm (guided tour and sheep’s milk farm cheese tasting), Boyne, Rivière sur Tarn, Millau.

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Visit the Gorges du Tarn et de la Jonte by car

The legendary circuit

One day, one tour: the unforgettable Gorges du Tarn et de la Jonte by car

It’s a must-do, a “must-do!” for your vacation. On your way, you’ll discover gems of the Grands Causses, real little wonders: from the cliffs of the Jonte to the desert plateau of the Causse Méjean, from breathtaking panoramas to the deepest gorges and refreshingly picturesque villages. What a program! Photographers, you’ll find superb vantage points all along the way!

Les Gorges du Tarn entre canyons vertigineux et paysages sublimes : l’expérience s’offre à vous

The road was opened at the beginning of 1900, making it easy to get around by car, camper van or bus. For larger vehicles, the height limit is 3.90 m (ideally 3.80 m) and the maximum length is 13 m!

Perched villages of the gorges

But not only that...

Perched villages, troglodyte villages, listed waterside villages, all shelter beneath high cliffs in a fabulous natural setting.

Mandatory stop at Sainte Enimie and Saint Chély du Tarn. Photo break in front of the 3 hamlets on the left bank: La Croze, Hauterives, La Sablière.

In hiking mode, discover troglodyte remains of the abandoned villages of Saint Marcellin and Eglazines.