Gravel N°05 - From the Gorges du Tarn to the Pouncho d’Agast via the Causse Noir

History and heritage

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The ride across the Causse Noir, a gravel rider’s delight amidst a landscape of pine trees and rocks, is the highlight of this loop, where the River Tarn disappears from view only to reappear once more

Two-thirds road and one-third track, that’s the mix for this long hike, which passes close to the Millau Viaduct before winding its way across the Causse Rouge to reach the upper reaches of the Tarn Gorges. At Peyreleau, a superb climb takes you up to the Causse Noir, a marvellous playground that leads you to the Pouncho d’Agast, overlooking Millau and the River Tarn. Pure bliss !

Description

Setting off from Millau, you’ll ride alongside the River Tarn before beginning a lovely climb beneath the Viaduct to reach the Puech d’Auzet.
The descent towards Aguessac will take you to the entrance to the Tarn Gorges.
You’ll then begin a lovely climb up the Causse Noir via the Peyreleau hairpin bends, with superb views over the River Tarn.
The crossing of the Causse will take you along some lovely, fast-rolling tracks through the woods to reach Pouncho d’Agast, before heading back down the road towards Millau.

Points of interest:

Aguessac 25 km (Refreshments)
Detour to Cité des Pierres 50 km (Viewpoint)
Pouncho d’Agast 70 km (Viewpoint)

Departure : Millau, Confluence Roundabout
Towns crossed : Millau, Creissels, Aguessac, Paulhe, La Cresse, Rivière-sur-Tarn, Mostuéjouls, Peyreleau, and La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite

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Information desks

Tourist Office Millau Grands Causses

1, place du Beffroi, 12100 MILLAU

https://www.explore-millau.com/contact@ot-millau.fr 05 65 60 02 42

Access and parking

From Millau, take the D991

Source

Espace GRAVEL FFC

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