Sauclières, a path a school
Sauclières, sa place, sa fontaine...
Sauclières, sa place, sa fontaine... - Virginie Govignon - OT Larzac et Vallées
Sauclières

Sauclières, a path a school

History and heritage
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Located in the southeast of the Larzac region, bordering the Gard department, Sauclières was for a long time a key stop on the Tournemire–Le Vigan railway line—a route that is no longer in service. A journey through this railway heritage.

From tunnels and viaducts to retaining walls, the old railway line connecting Tournemire (Aveyron) to Le Vigan (Gard)—which operated between 1896 and 1952—has left its mark on Sauclières. Situated at the edge of the causse plateau and the Cévennes mountains, this charming village also boasts vernacular heritage waiting to be discovered along this family-friendly hike.

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Description

  1. From the car park, head towards the church; go around it to the north, passing the washhouse. Take Rue du Caussanel.
  2. At the cross, bear left onto the road heading northwest. Pass a stone cross and continue along the road past oak trees and then fruit trees (look to the left to see a small aqueduct).
  3. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead along the old railway line. Pass through the 241-meter-long tunnel, then continue in the open. The path formes a horseshoe and continues to the south through a trench. Ignore the path to the left. Cross the quarry, the viaduct, a second quarry, a second viaduct, and a bridge spanning a road. The path makes a tight loop and passes under the bridge.
  4. Cross the D7 road (be careful). Take the path leading down below. It winds through a switchback and a curve before straightening out across the fields. Continue along the D7 for 120 meters.
  5. At the barn, head up the path passing to the right of the building; it overlooks the village hall. Continue straight ahead, leaving the football field on your right, and walk up the road (heading northeast). Follow Rue de la Faysse to the right, then continue north to return to the car park.
  • Departure : Sauclières
  • Arrival : Sauclières
  • Towns crossed : Sauclières

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Recommandations

Is in the midst of the park
This itinerary is located in the World Heritage zone Causses and Cévennes, mediterranean agropastoral cultural landscape.

Information desks

Tourist Office Larzac et Vallées

Place du Claux, 12230 NANT

http://www.visit-larzac.com/infos@tourisme-larzac.com+33(0)565622364

Located on the ground floor of the Town Hall (mansion of the 18th century), The Tourist Office welcomes you all year and offers tourist information on the Larzac and its valleys, the department of Aveyron, and also on neighboring counties. Free Wifi access.

Opening hours :

From Novembre to February: Tuesday morning 9:00-12:30
March and October :  Tuesday to Friday 9:00-12:30
April : Tuesday to Friday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30
May, June : Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30
July and August : every day 09:00-13:00
September : Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30

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Transport

To travel by bus or train, by carpooling  Aires de covoiturage and hitchhiking Rezopouce

Access and parking

Sauclières, 44 km southeast of Millau via the D809, A75 (exit 48), and D7.

Parking :

Playground in front of the school

Source

Comité randonnée pédestre Aveyronhttp://aveyron.ffrandonnee.fr/

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