The Roc des Hourtous, accessible from La Malène or Les Vignes, offers an imposing view of the Gorges du Tarn, with a plunging view of the Détroits. At the top of the cliffs, just 100 metres separate the Causse Méjean from the Causse de Sauveterre. It was here, between the Roc de la Truque and the Roc des Hourtous, that the famous tightrope walker Henry’s crossed the Gorges du Tarn on a tightrope in 1990. Access to the site is free all year round. During the day, the view is breathtaking, as is the sunset…
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Family outing to Roc des Hourtous.Family outing to Roc des Hourtous.
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Sabot de Vénus" wild orchids. Protected species on the Causse de Sauveterre and Causse Méjean.Sabot de Vénus" wild orchids. Protected species on the Causse de Sauveterre and Causse Méjean.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The grandiose view isn’t the only attraction here: vultures make the cliffs their home, and at night the Roc des Hourtous becomes their dormitory.
In spring, it’s an ideal spot for spotting orchids.
The belvedere is also home to a seasonal restaurant, and what better way to enjoy local, seasonal cuisine than by taking in the exceptional view?
Breathtaking views
The view is breathtaking: the Roc des Hourtous towers almost 500 metres above the Tarn, and the view extends from the Cirque des Baumes to the hamlet of La Croze, one of the most beautiful parts of the Gorges du Tarn. Above, on the left, you can see Saint-Georges de Lévéjac and the Point Sublime overlooking the Cirque des Baumes. In summer, you can even see the boats and canoes plying the Détroits.
- How to get to Roc des Hourtous?
From La Malène via the D46 and from Les Vignes via the D16.
Once you reach the hamlet of Rieisse, turn left in the direction of Roc des Hourtous by car. - What to do starting from Roc des Hourtous?
Walk to Roc du Serre, take the bird walk…
- What species of vultures can we see here?
- Griffon vultures (most numerous, in groups)
- Black vultures (less numerous, solitary)
- Bearded vulture (rare)
- Egyptian vulture (rare)
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