Villages Troglodytiques

Mostuéjouls

Villages Troglodytiques

History and heritage

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Between sky and earth, wander around on the cliffs of the Gorges du Tarn and gain some hight! Between the Griffon vultures and troglodyt hamlets prepare for suprising discoveries.

At the end of the causse de Sauveterre, travel along stunning landscapes between Scots pines and the canyon of the river Tarn.

Discover the hamlets of Eglazines and Saint-Marcellin, astonishing troglodytic habitats.

3 points of interest

Agropastoralism

Eglazines

Site of a castle and seigneury named Gladinas, which by deformation will give later on Eglazines. This troglodytic hamlet sheltered 20 inhabitants at the end of the 19th century.

It is located on the edge of the limestone (on the watertight coast) which release sources. Like St-Marcellin, the hamlet marked out a required passage between the plateau an dthe valley. Before the opening of the road of the Gorges in the 20th century, these muleteers path formed essential connections between these soils with additional ressources.

Agropastoralism

Saint-Marcellin

The scene of St-Marcellin in a natural cirque in the hollow of the impressive cliffs of Sauveterre is part of the classified area of the Gorges du Tarn registered on the UNESCO world heritage. It's an exceptional place with numerous environmental and landscaped wealth (sensitive natural space) which make it a symbolic site of the department. It's semi troglodytic hamlet consits of a priory adjacent to a Romanic chapel and its small cemetery, of a caussenarde house and vestiges of a rupestral fortification (forcia): St-Marcellin's castle. Many other vernacular elements such as source, baker's oven, jasses and balms, enrich these heritage. The hiking trails which crosses it, appears among 100 most beautiful strolls in France.

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Vors

Isolated on the edge of the Limestone plateau of Sauveterre, it's an old caussenarde farm with panoramic views on the Limestione plateaus and far off, the Viaduct of Millau.

Description

Go towards the town center of the village Liaucous and come down on the cobblestone street then across the alleys to join the road on the left side and follow on about 500m.
Take the path on the left that goes into the woods alongside the hill slope under the Roc des Agudes.
Go through the hamlet of Eglazines under the cliff edge. This track goes to the cirque of Saint-Marcellin.
Arrive at the hamlet of Saint-Marcellin and continue on the track up to the causse de Sauveterre. Pass the cross and follow on about 200m.
Get on the track on the leftside towards the fountain des Paillasses (drinking water source). Follow on the left the "caussenard" path.
At the crossroads, come off the path on the right towards Vors and foward the track on the left until the junction with the path of Eglazines.
Turn off towards South in direction of Puech about 800m. Leave the path and turn right onto the track going into the forest. This track goes along the cliff and passes below the via ferrata before regaining the village of Liaucous.

Departure : Behind the church in Liaucous

Arrival : Behind the church in Liaucous

Towns crossed : Mostuéjouls, Massegros Causses Gorges

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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 Millau Grands Causses

1, place du Beffroi, 12100 MILLAU

https://www.millau-viaduc-tourisme.fr/en

contact@ot-millau.fr

05 65 60 02 42

Find out more

Access and parking

21 km (13 miles) North-east of Millau, take the direction of Aguessac on the D809 then follow the sign Le Rozier on the D907.

Few miles before Le Rozier, turn left at the crossroads on the D192 until Liaucous and follow the indications Parking via ferrata.

Source

Communauté de communes Millau Grands Causseshttp://www.millau-sports-nature.fr/

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Close by

Where to sleep ?

Starting point of multiple paths between Causses, Gorges and Cévennes and 20min away from the Viaduc de Millau, this 2 star hotel has two buildings: one on each bank of the Jonte River. You will find a SPA, a massage shower and a sauna in free access. There is also a billiard room, terraces overlooking the river, a calm garden and a private car-park.

Where to sleep ?

Group gîte on 3 floors, in a village house clinging to the rock. Stays in half or full board. 7 rooms, panoramic dining room with a bar and living room with a library and a fireplace. Evening meal on reservation, served by the owner; traditional meals and local recipes. Stay tax. Bedsheets and toilet linen rental. Open from the 1st of April to the 11/15, starting from 2 people. Outdoor activities organisation.

Where to sleep ?

Apartment in the owner's property 2 km from Rozier. First floor: 2 bedrooms with double bed and 2 single beds, sofa. Shower room, independent kitchen. Heating included, digital TV, Wi-Fi internet access, washing machine, garden, garden furniture, barbecue, panoramic view.

Wath to do

Double or triple canoe and single kayak rentals.

Several courses are proposed in order to let you choose according to your own level.

Group lodging is possible on demand.

Canoeing, rafting, stand up and aqua hike supervising.

Wath to do

Canoeing - kayaking: 3 courses

Les Vignes - le Rozier 11km: the course begins with a slide and you will alternate between rapids and calm water.

Le Rozier - Peyrelade 7km (without any difficulty): family course, quiet and calm. Available from 6 years old (it is important to know how to swim and to be able to swim on a distance of 25m).

Les Vignes - Peyrelade 18km: about 5h of sailing, mix of sensations and calm for a sporty day.

Where to sleep ?

Josette is welcoming you in her two chambre d'hotes with view on the Tarn river and the Roman chapel Notre-Dame des Champs. On the spot, an inn proposes traditional meals. Free garage for the vehicles.

Wath to do

via ferrata, different courses for beginners or experienced will allow you to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of our beautiful region.

We rent the complete equipment: helmet, harness + lanyard and pulleys.

Wath to do

Aqua Soleil Eau Canoe, located in Mostuéjouls, rents some transparent canoes and propose you night tours in the Tarn Gorges.

Unusual tour in the Tarn Gorges at nightfall: you will be able to see beavers, birds and bugs that you can only see in the evening.

Where to sleep ?

Gite Emeraude Design & Nature ® is a contemporary architect villa of 164 m2 designed for the reception of 2 to 9 people, with spa and private beach on the Tarn. Designed in an approach of environmental and ecological integration, the house is open to the outside thanks to a glass facade overlooking the river, to enjoy the natural setting of the Gorges du Tarn. All rooms of the house have views of the river Tarn and the cornices of Causse Noir ...

In summer, the living room and the covered terrace form a large living space nestled in nature. The boundaries between interior and exterior are fading away, nature is coming inside to live a real return to basics ...

Ground floor (accessible to people with reduced mobility):

Large living room opening on the covered terrace with views of nature and the river including: dining room, fully equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, induction, Nespresso ® ...), living room (TV, DVD player, sound bar, library ...).

1 room for 2 people (160x200 bed) accessible to disabled people with reduced mobility

1 bathroom with walk-in shower accessible to disabled people with reduced mobility

1 separate toilet accessible to disabled people with reduced mobility

1 laundry with sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board, central vacuum, second fridge-freezer

Upstairs :

1 room for 2 to 3 people (2 beds 90x200 + 1 extra bed-drawer bed 90x200 or 3 beds of a place) with TV, DVD player and games

1 room for 2 persons (bed 160x200) intimate with a large bed in an alcove

1 room for 2 people of 16 m2 (sleeping 2 beds 90x200) in a cocoon of nature

1 bathroom with walk-in shower and design bath with panoramic views of the river and the natural setting of Gorges du Tarn

1 separate toilet

Baby equipment at your disposal: cot with pillow top mattress, pushchair, bathtub, Babycook ®

Beds made for your arrival, towels and home linen provided.

Outside:

Gite Emeraude Design & Nature ® is built on a private plot of 2500 m2 with direct access to the river.

Covered terrace 51 m², spa, outdoor shower, private beach on the Tarn, patio, petanque, landscaped garden, private parking 5 places, small leisure equipment, telescope.

Where to sleep ?

Enter the home of the artist Philippe Garsi. Going to your room will be a walk in an art gallery. Near outdoor activities, the river and the shops.

Where to sleep ?

The rooms (2 to 5 people) are in the classified region of the Tarn Gorges, on the camping area "Les Prades". In season you will have free access to all the activities offered on the campsite. Marked footpaths near the gîte. Free access to the sauna.

Where to sleep ?

We propose bedrooms with a 2 star standard, for 1 to 5 people.

They all are non-smoking, accessible with the elevator and have WI FI.

You can eat in the restaurant Le Pas du Loup in half-board or choose in a menu made of regional products.

At noon we propose a €12.50 Formula.

Where to sleep ?

The campsite welcomes you in a friendly atmosphere and offers you: food, snack-bar, take-away pizzas and french fries, activities and several rentals (canoe, canvas bungalows, mobile homes). Water joys, heated swimming pool with leisure pool and relax space, beautiful private beach. WI FI throughout the campsite

Where to sleep ?

Rescue center for birds and Camping Qualité, Saint Pal campsite located at the confluence of the Tarn and Jonte Goreges offers bengalis or mobile-homes rentals. We also offer conoes, books and board games.

For successful holidays, contact us.

Wath to do

Individuals or groups, trips of 10, 20, 23 and 40km. Shuttle assured. Large private car park, drinks and snacks. Free concert on Friday evenings in July and August.

Several days long hikes are possible. You can also ask for a guide.

Where to sleep ?

Wath to do

I will guide you during half a day, a full day or several days to introduce you or let you improve with one or more fishing techniques.

The equipment and transport are included.

Where to sleep ?

In a calm and relaxing rural setting and a friendly family atmosphere, you will discover our beautiful region and its different activities. Marked pitches, swimming pool, cocktails on the banks of the Tarn for perfect holidays.

Wath to do

We offer different courses to discover the Gorges du Tarn gently with family, or go for something more demanding.You will go down the Tarn River at your own rythm and will be able to admire the landscapes or take the time to swim.

Take appropriate clothes. Van transport.

Where to sleep ?

You will be able to make the most of all the outdoor sports in the area: via ferrata, climbing, canoeing, walking... Laurent and Isabelle will welcome you into their house where 5 spacious chambres d'hôtes have recently been renovated.

Where to sleep ?

Modern villa with a wonderful view over the Gorges du Tarn.

Heated swimming pool, 4 rooms, 3 bathrooms, A/C and luxurious amenities.

Where to sleep ?

Ground floor apartment in a former post-house. 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, sofa. Shower room, kitchen/living room. Heating, TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi internet access, washing machine, dishwasher, terrace, courtyard, enclosed garden, parking, garden furniture, barbecue, enclosed bike storage.

beach and garden on the banks of the Tarn, on the other edge of the road.

Where to sleep ?

Situated in a very unique and natural setting that is bordered by the river, the four star Hotel de la Muse et du Rozier welcomes you at the heart of nature in Les Gorges du Tarn.The hotel is ideally situated in the immediate vicinity from the treasures that compose the region of Les Gorges du Tarn and Les Grands Causses.All its 28 rooms and suites dispose of a breathtaking view of The Tarn.Its gourmet restaurant offers you very delicious and sophisticated local food, which reveal the flavour and true taste of the best regional products.To relax on the spot, we offer many performances and services among which you can choose : sunbathing around the swimming pool, swimming in the river, massage, yoga …Right from the hotel it is possible to practice very popular activities such as hiking and canoeing, but there are also many other open air activities at the heart of nature that will embellish your stay.

In a word, the Hotel de la Muse et du Rozier is the perfect place for an outstanding stay which will ravish lovers of nature.

Wath to do

Different courses for different skills:

HALF DAY:

Le Rozier-Rivière sur Tarn: 10km of family-friendly, calm and peaceful sailing. From 9AM to 3:30PM.

Les Vignes-Le Rozier: 11km -- a more difficult course in a beautiful natural spot. Bus departures every hours from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. Only from 7 years old.

La Malène-Pas du Souci: 10km of family-friendly sailing in the Détroit des Gorges. Starts at 9:30AM or 1:15PM.

FULL DAY (take your picnic):

Les Vignes-Rivière (21km): starts at 9:30AM or 10:30AM and arrival at 4:30PM or 5:30PM.

La Malère-Le Rozier (21km): Starts at 9:30AM, arrival at 5:30PM

ON 2 DAYS:

La Malène-Rivière sur Tarn (31km): Starts at 9:30AM and arrival the day after at 12:30PM or 4:30PM

Or Prades-Le Rozier

ON 3 DAYS:

Prades-Rivière (we carry out the portages).

ALSO access to a 1km large body of water where you can go with your children. (€7/kayak and €10/canoe). Initiation in groups by a qualified instructor for children with parents. Half day, full day or several days.

You should know how to swim.

Other activities in partnership: tree-topo walking, climbing, caving, bungee jumping, dry canyon, paragliding and VF.

Where to sleep ?

Campsite located on the banks of the Tarn, near the village of Rozier. We offer several lodging possibilities: mobile home, inuit tents, safari lodges, bungalows, caravan or empty spaces. You will find LA BARBOTE nearby for canoe rental as well as many other activies such as climbing spots,hiking paths and more.

Where to eat ?

Wath to do

Course "L'inoubliable" (The Unforgettable): Les Vignes - St-Pal, about 11km

Course "La rigolotte" : St-Pal - Peyrelade

Departure at the office of Coule à Pic, free descent in the Tarn Gorges, arrival in St-Pal. Provision of 55L cans, life jackets and helmets. There is no time constraint: your vehicle is parked at the arrival.

Where to sleep ?

Located on the riverbank, the camping is listed in the Grands Sites de France (Great Places of France). It opens on the beach and is well shaded, quiet and near the shops. Camping-car reception with an emptying site. Partner with the Chemin de St Guilhem, touristic ambassador. You can rent canoes on the spot. Tent rentals for the night. Bar and terrace.

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