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The GR736 Gorges and Valley of the Tarn

A new must-see GR along the Tarn.

The GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn, starting at the source of the Tarn and ending in Albi via the Gorges du Tarn: a new GR itinerary along the Tarn.

From Villefort to Albi, over 15 days and 300 km of hiking, canoeing, mountain biking… through exceptional landscapes and sites. Already a must for any hiking trip starting out from Lozère!

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All about

the GR736

Gorges and Tarn Valley

Recently awarded the GR® label by the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre (French hiking federation), the Gorges et Vallée du Tarn itinerary offers 15 stages of hiking through the departments of Lozère,Aveyron and Tarn. From upstream to downstream, discover exceptional sites: the Gorges du Tarn, Millau, the Raspes du Tarn, the Ambialet meander… The GR736 is multimodal: on foot, by canoe, by boat, by bike, on horseback… Choose what suits you best!

The only GR to cross the entire Gorges du Tarn from the left bank, this new itinerary is ideal for discovering them at your own pace. Along the way, you can discover splendid landscapes and picturesque villages on your own. Small villages along the way provide refreshments at every stage…

GR736: essential information

For your hiking holiday

15 hiking stages
317 km from Mont Lozère (Villefort) to Albi, including the whole of the Gorges du Tarn
11,000 m elevation gain
3 départements crossed: Aveyron – Lozère – Tarn
2 natural parks: Parc National des Cévennes and Parc Régional des Grands Causses
2 UNESCO World Heritage sites: Causses & Cévennes and Albi
1 RICE Réserve Internationale de Ciel Etoilé des Cévennes (Cévennes International Starry Sky Reserve)
4 Grands Sites Occitanie: Cévennes – Gorges du Tarn – Millau Roquefort Sylvanès – Albi Vallée du Tarn
A succession of exceptional sites: Mont-Lozère, the Gorges du Tarn, the town of Millau and its Millau Viaduct, the Raspes du Tarn, Ambialet, Albi… In parallel, you’ll discover many picturesque villages such as Sainte-Enimie, Saint-Chély-du-Tarn, la Malène, les Vignes, le Rozier, Peyre, Brousse-le-Château…
Specific GR markings: white and red.

General map of the GR736Gorges and Tarn Valley

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Planning my itinerary

You can reach Villefort from the start of the GR by train.
From July to August in the Gorges du Tarn, summer shuttles are available to return to your starting point. Out of season, opt for cab or hitchhiking!
La Malle postale offers a transport service for people and luggage all along the GR Gorges et Vallée du Tarn.
A wide range of accommodation is available along the GR736, particularly in the Gorges du Tarn.
Shops to stock up on provisions and discover local produce are available in the stopover villages.

Various initiatives are underway to enhance the value of this itinerary, including the installation of dry toilets, mountain bike washing stations and picnic tables….

For more information, don’t hesitate to contact the Tourist Offices along the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn. They’ll be able to give you all the information you need and guide you on your hiking or multimodal itinerary.

Find their contact details below (from Villefort to Albi):

Mont-Lozère (Villefort, le Bleymard, Bagnols-les-Bains): 04 66 46 87 30., www.destination-montlozere.fr
Cévennes – Mont-Lozère (Pont-de-Montvert): 04 66 45 81 94, www.cevennes-montlozere.com
Gorges du Tarn – Causses -Cévennes (La Malène, Sainte-Énimie, Ispagnac, Florac, Meyrueis), 04 66 45 01 14, www.cevennes-gorges-du-tarn.com
De l’Aubrac aux Gorges du Tarn (La Canourgue, Chanac, Le Massegros, Les Vignes), 04 66 48 88 08, www.aubrac-gorgesdutarn.com (our Tourist Office)
Millau Grands Causses (Le Rozier, Millau), 05 65 60 02 42, www.explore-millau.com/.
Pays de la Muse et des Raspes du Tarn (Saint-Rome-de-Tarn) 05 65 62 50 89, www.tourisme- muse-raspes.com
Réquistanais, 2A place Prosper-Boissonnade (Réquista), 05 65 46 11 79, https://requistanais.fr
Vallée du Tarn & Monts de l’Albigeois (Ambialet) 05 63 55 39 14, www.valleedutarn-tourisme.com
Albi, 05 63 36 36 00, www.albi-tourisme.fr

Practical info

How many days does it take to do the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn?
The GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn takes more than 15 days to complete. Don’t forget that this is a multimodal itinerary, with sections for canoeing, boating, mountain biking and donkey trekking!
Is it possible to bivouac?
Bivouacs are forbidden in classified sites.
How difficult is the GR736?
On the whole, the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn is not very difficult: a total of 10,935 m D+. The areas with the most positive gradient are at the start on Mont-Lozère and on the climbs to the plateaus (as you move away from the Tarn), as on the Larzac, for example. At your own pace, anything is possible!
When is the best time to do the GR736?
This GR can be done all year round, but is best done from April to October.
In winter, you may find it colder, especially on the banks of the Tarn, and it may be difficult to find accommodation…
How to mark out a GR?
Beaconing with two horizontal lines: white and red.