From dusk to sunset, the sun’s rays caress the causses and the Aubrac plateau, offering the inescapable spectacle of life creating contrasts with dazzlingcolors and wild expanses surrounding the viewpoints. Like Tom and me, if you’re a lover of nature and sport, you’ll have the chance to observe many rare species of plant and a rich and varied fauna that populates these exceptional natural environments from the Aubrac plateau to the Gorges du Tarn. These great panoramas, spread across the entire territory from Aubrac to the Gorges du Tarn, offer you the chance to marvel at the diversity of the area and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities.
Panorama from Roc des Hourtous on the Causse Méjean overlooking the Gorges du TarnPanorama from Roc des Hourtous on the Causse Méjean overlooking the Gorges du Tarn|
Grand Panoramas for two
5 unusual ways for two to discover the great panoramas of Aubrac and the Gorges du TarnDiscover Panoramas
From Aubrac to the Gorges du Tarn
Panoramic view of the Gorges du Tarn.Panoramic view of the Gorges du Tarn.|
We’ll take you on a tour of some of the must-see panoramas from Aubrac to the Gorges du Tarn, including the Rocher de Roqueprins, the Signal de Mailhebiau, the Point Sublime, the Pas de Soucy and the Baousse del Biel… All for an unusual and sporty experience for two!
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Panorama du Rocher de Roqueprins and its Via Ferrata
Would you like to experience a thrill for two, to reach for the heavens, to cling to the vertiginous rocks and slide from one to the other, all the while overlooking an exceptional viewpoint? Don’t wait any longer, strap on your harness and take on the Via Ferrata du Rocher de Roqueprins with your loved ones! Youand your +1 will have plenty of time toadmire the splendid panorama stretching from the Causses to the Monts de l’Aubrac, passing through the Lot Valley and La Canourgue, while you climb the net stretched across the void or walk on the suspended footbridge. Fun and thr ills guaranteed!
Slack line in the Gorges du Tarn.Slack line in the Gorges du Tarn.|
Via Ferrata from La Canourgue to RoqueprinsVia Ferrata from La Canourgue to Roqueprins
Via Ferrata de Roqueprins overlooking La Canourgue. Via Ferrata de Roqueprins overlooking La Canourgue.
Le Signal de Mailhebiau, in spring.Le Signal de Mailhebiau, in spring.|
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Night hiking on the Aubrac plateau to Signal de Mailhebiau
“A panorama at night– what a funny idea, you might ask! A brilliant idea, yes! Illuminated by a full moon, you’ll never see Aubrac in the same way again. After a romantic journey through the immense pastures, you’ll reach the highest point of the Aubrac, ” Le Signal de Mailhebiau “. At night, the sensations are multiplied tenfold: smell thepure air of the plateau, strain your ears to listen to the Aubrac cows ruminating and the powerful breath of the bull peacefully watching over his herd. It couldn’t be more romantic thanwatching the stars hand in hand, free from light pollution. More information from Aubrac Sud Lozère, which offers night-time hikes to Mailhebiau. On the other hand, we didn’t even think of taking night photos, so here’s one taken during the day by our guide!
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Point Sublime and the mysterious Grotte des Baumes Chaudes
The grandiose panorama of Point Sublime is well known. But can the same be said of the Cirque des Baumes, which it overlooks? Discover this exceptional site with your partner and enjoy the Cirque des Baumeshike. Our love advice? Opt for a duo picnic! The Grotte des Baumes Chaudes is internationally recognized by specialists as having been home to the first hunter-gatherers. Excavated by the famous Docteur Prunière between 1875 and 1883, it revealed an ossuary containing over 300 individuals. Even more exceptional: dozens of these individuals bear traces of trepanning, which we don’t know whether it was a medical or cultural act, and most survived the treatment. Today, the bones are no longer there, but theGrotte des Baumes Chaudes is still there, accessible via a path that leads down the cliff…
Panorama and sunrise at Point Sublime on the Causse de SauveterrePanorama and sunrise at Point Sublime on the Causse de Sauveterre|
Vulture watching and sunrise at Point Sublime on the Causse de SauveterreVulture watching and sunrise at Point Sublime on the Causse de Sauveterre|
Hike to the Point Sublime panorama.Hike to the Point Sublime panorama.|
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The legend of Pas de Soucy…
After a romanticcanoe descent, come and discover the Pas de Soucyviewpoint and read the awful legend of this place. Pas de Sou cy is one of the major tourist attractions in the Gorges du Tarn. Thanks to a specially-designed lookout, you can discover an impressive chaos in which the Tarn, less peaceful than usual, comes banging along, cutting a path between the rocks to continue its journey even further. Travelers on the water, set foot on land here, for only the Tarn crosses the Pas de Soucy. We’ve discovered the legend that here, the Roche Aiguille and the Roche Sourde agreed to stop the devil in pursuit of Sainte-Enimie. As the devil pursued the saint, who had had the audacity to chase her from her monastery, La Roche Sourde broke down and buried her. La Roche Aiguille came to the rescue and threatened to collapse, before her friend told her that she had already taken him prisoner. Unfortunately, the devil managed to escape, and it is whispered that as he left, he swore revenge…
Le Pas de SoucyLe Pas de Soucy
Copyright Remi Flament Pact Gdt Crtloccitanie 0037662 BdSlackline at Pas de Soucy in the Gorges du Tarn|
Pas de soucy in the Gorges du Tarn - legend and viewpointPas de soucy in the Gorges du Tarn - legend and viewpoint
La Baousse del Biel La Baousse del Biel
The Baousse del Biel and griffon vulturesThe Baousse del Biel and griffon vultures
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La Baousse del Biel, an unusual hike not to be missed
How about a hike for two on theCausse Méjean overlooking the breathtaking Gorges du Tarn, and a picnic break at an exceptional viewpoint ? The ideal place to relax and enjoy time together!
The Baousse del Biel hike (“the old man’s hump” in Occitan) follows the impressive cornices of the Méjean to take in breathtaking views. After a tour of the hamlet of La Bourgarie, you’ll reach the Cirque du Bout du Monde. You’ll soon catch sight of the Baousse del Biel : a monumental triumphal arch – 40 metres high – that nature has patiently sculpted over thousands of years. But the spectacle doesn’t stop here: the ledges offer a bird’ s-eye view of the Gorges du Tarn, and the many griffon vultures. The ” bouldras ” (Occitan name) have made the large cliff you’re overlooking their nesting ground. It’s a great place to observe this majestic bird, nicknamed the ” king of the skies “. But be careful not to disturb its peace and quiet: this is its home…. This is an incredible hike, one of the most beautiful in the Gorges du Tarn, and it’s even better as a duo!
