In the land of Roquefort
Saint-Affrique

In the land of Roquefort

Agropastoralism
History and heritage
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An immersion in the heart of the milk catchment area dedicated to the producing of the king of cheese: a landscape with plateaus, majestic amphitheatres and residual mounds that holds some beautiful bumps and splendid sceneries.

This loop is to the « Brebis’Cyclette » bike ride what a strong Roquefort is to a milder Roquefort. The ascent to the causse of Saint-Affrique and the Aiguières pass are the two challenges of this route marked out by attractive sites: the dolmen de Tiergues, the ripening caves, the Tournemire amphitheatre, the Saint-Jean d’Alcas fort, before a gentle ending through the Sorgues valley.

1 point of interest

  • Dolmen

    Tiergues dolmen

    Listed as a historical monument, the Tiergues dolmen is part of the 20 or so dolmens which have been recorded in the area, some of them being poorly-preserved. The excavations of these megaliths were carried out by Emile Cartailhac during the 20th century and today their artefacts are scattered throughout Midi- Pyrennées (Rodez, Toulouse…)

Description

  1. From the Tourist Office situated Boulevard Aristide Briand in Saint-Affrique, follow the direction of Rodez.
  2. At the intersection with the RD993 carry straight on, then take first road to the right towards Ayssennes / Le Truel to begin the ascent to the plateau (6 km with a 5 % gradient).
  3. At the top of the slope, take the direction of Tiergues. On the right side you will notice its historical dolmen.
  4. At the roundabout, turn to the left towards Roquefort. Follow the same direction at the next roundabout.
  5. Cycle straight across the village to reach the top of the Aiguières pass (5 km with a 4.5 gradient).
  6. At the crossroads, head towards Saint-Jean d’Alcas.
  7. A going there and back is possible to visit the templar city. Then keep going towards Saint-Félix.
  8. Turn to the right to reach the Sorgues valley up to Saint-Affrique.
  • Departure : Tourist Office in Saint-Affrique
  • Arrival : Tourist Office in Saint-Affrique
  • Towns crossed : Saint-Affrique, Saint-Rome-de-Tarn, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul, Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues, and Versols-et-Lapeyre

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Information desks

Saint-Affrique Tourist Office

Boulevard Aristide Briand, 12400 Saint-Affrique

http://www.roquefort-tourisme.fr/contact@roquefort-tourisme.fr0565585600

OPENING TIMES:


The Tourism Office is open all year round, the opening hours are:

·July and august:

From Monday to Saturday: 9h – 13h & 15h – 19h

Sunday: 9h – 13h

·From September to June:

From Tuesday to Saturday: 9h – 13h & 14h – 17h

Closed: Sundays, Mondays and bank holidays

From November to April, the office is also closed on Saturday afternoon.

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Transport

Getting around by bus or by train: https://lio.laregion.fr/

Carpooling: BlaBlaCar, Rézo Pouce, Mobicoop, Idvroom, LaRoueVerte, Roulez malin

Access and parking

Saint-Affrique is situated 31 km southwest of Millau via the D 992 and D 999 roads

Parking :

Bus station car park, boulevard Aristide Briand in Saint-Affrique

Accessibility

Emergency number :114

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