paths walks
Quercy Rouergue and the Aveyron Gorges on foot, mountain bike or horseback.
The Communauté de Communes offers you a Topo-Guide, with detailed maps of 34 routes, numerous photos and descriptive sheets of the signposted routes.
Available from our Tourist Offices.
"Discovering the Aveyron gorges
Starting from the Place du Pradel in Saint-Antonin Noble Val, walk along the Aveyron river, home to "Loïra" the otter, towards Cazals. You'll be able to find out more about the environment in which she lives, the flora and fauna associated with the river and how it has been used by man. The trail guide is available from tourist offices, town halls and the Communauté de Communes.
The missions of the road service
The Communauté de Communes has an extensive network of footpaths (around 440km). There has long been a willingness to take action across the region. Maintaining, repairing and developing our common spaces is one of our priorities. The footpath maintenance unit is responsible for :
- Create, maintain and mark footpaths
- Helping local authorities manage their natural areas
the hiker's golden rules
Hiker's Charter
- Respecting nature and private property
- Stay on marked paths and tracks
- Watch out for crops and animals, close fences
- Be careful during the hunting season and heed hunters' instructions
- Do not light fires or smoke in the woods
- Don't throw rubbish away, take it with you
- Discover the flora without trampling or picking it
- Respect reception, signposting and marking equipment
- Comply with the Highway Code when driving on the carriageway
- Keeping dogs on a lead
- Remain courteous to other users (mountain bikers, horse riders, local residents, fishermen, etc.)
- Being discreet. Thinking of others, of the serenity of nature
- Getting to know the flora and fauna, especially in sensitive areas
- Contact the local authorities for information during the hunting season
And what's more...
- Knowing how to choose your hike according to your ability at the time, your fitness level and your personal objectives
- Make sure you're properly equipped before you leave
- Knowing how to respect the group by always walking together
- Knowing how to wait for the last
- Be aware of your neighbours' behaviour
- Drink little but often to rehydrate
- Don't try to go beyond your own limits
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