A few thousand years ago, huge blocks of stone broke loose from the cliffs of the Causse Méjean and rolled down to the river Tarn with a considerable din. When the residents had recovered from their emotions and the noise had died down, the dust settled. From the village of Les Vignes, they rushed to see that the boulders were blocking the passage of the Tarn, which was barely making its way through the rocks. And so, in the Middle Ages, extraordinary and fantastic legends were born. For people of the time, the ” mystery ” of this landslide was perceived as evil. No one passed this spot without feeling fear in front of these gaunt cliffs over which the great griffon vultures hover. And so Pas de Soucy was born.
Family outing to the Pas de Soucy lookoutFamily outing to the Pas de Soucy lookout|
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the chaos of Pas de Soucy
Pas de soucy in the Gorges du Tarn - legend and viewpointPas de soucy in the Gorges du Tarn - legend and viewpoint
Le Pas de SoucyLe Pas de Soucy
Les Vignes is a small village on the banks of the Tarn, on the slopes of the Causse de Sauveterre limestone plateau, at an altitude of around 400 m. It lies just a few kilometers from the Point Sublime panorama. Les Vignes village in the Tarn gorges.
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Much later, at the very beginning of the 20th century, the road linking Les Vignes to Sainte Enimie was opened up. Horse-drawn carriages and the first motor cars were able to cross the Pas de Soucy without a care in the world!
Be careful, however, if you’re in a canoe, or if you’d like to go for a swim, as access is strictly forbidden by the river (danger of injury, even death).
A visit to Pas de Soucy
It wasn’t until 1934 that the owner, Mr Espinasse, came up with the idea of building a staircase so that visitors to the Gorges du Tarn could admire one of the most beautiful views of the Tarn Gorges from the belvedere on Roque Sourde, from which they could also watch the Tarn flooding.
A must-see viewpoint in the Gorges du Tarn
Today, the Pas de Soucy lookout has become a must-see site in the Gorges du Tarn. This picturesque site leaves no visitor indifferent, and all are impressed by the beauty of the chaos in the middle of the river.
Belvedere and legend of the Pas de Soucy in the Gorges du TarnBelvedere and legend of the Pas de Soucy in the Gorges du Tarn
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On site, you’ll find a souvenir store as well as a bar with a shaded terrace and take-away food.
The site is open from April to the end of October. Access to the site is subject to a charge.
- Is there a charge for access to the Pas de Soucy lookout?
Yes: €1/adult and free for children under 12.
- Can you swim there?
Swimming and canoeing are prohibited on the Pas de Soucy site. There is a risk of death. However, you can swim in the Tarn, both upstream and downstream.
- Can we eat on site?
There’s a bar and delicacies for sale on site.
- Can we buy souvenirs?
Yes, there’s an on-site store selling souvenirs and local produce.
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