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In the heart of the highlands of Ségala, the Tarn has carved a deep valley with winding contours. To reveal all its treasures, a balcony route, punctuated by viewpoints, twists from Ambialet to Trébas.
difficult
Distance 16 km
4:30 h
618 m
573 m
491 m
218 m
The most beautiful isthmus in France
Élisée Reclus, a 19th-century Aquitaine geographer, was the first to consider the Tarn meander at Ambialet as "the most beautiful isthmus in France." Original praises have never been lacking to highlight a site whose remarkable position bore both the architectural imprint of feudal power and that of religious authority. Today, one can still admire the remains of the fortress of the viscounts of Albi and a lively priory that houses the admirable Romanesque sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Voute (11th century). Tradition holds that a Crusader from the East brought back a type of strawberry tree (Aladern in Occitan) whose name was given to the site. It is actually a type of ericaceous plant common in the region. The name, however, sounds good and suits the landscape.
Élisée Reclus, a 19th-century Aquitaine geographer, was the first to consider the Tarn meander at Ambialet as "the most beautiful isthmus in France." Original praises have never been lacking to highlight a site whose remarkable position bore both the architectural imprint of feudal power and that of religious authority. Today, one can still admire the remains of the fortress of the viscounts of Albi and a lively priory that houses the admirable Romanesque sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Voute (11th century). Tradition holds that a Crusader from the East brought back a type of strawberry tree (Aladern in Occitan) whose name was given to the site. It is actually a type of ericaceous plant common in the region. The name, however, sounds good and suits the landscape.
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difficult
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difficult
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491 m
Lowest point
218 m
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Before setting off:
- Check general and local weather ensuring there is no precipitation
- Get information about the approach walk, itinerary height, duration, possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc…)
- Assess possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, lodges
- Inform a close person of your plan and contact them in case of changes: departure and return times, number of participants with each phone number, vehicle(s), parking
- Avoid going alone, use equipment suitable for the activity, properly adjusted and in good condition, headlamp, complete first aid kit, survival blanket, etc.
If there is a problem, call 112 (European emergency number)
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Castle of Saint-AndréL'Estable de Saint-André
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Le Lucimond
La Bergerie de Saint-André
La Fournière de Saint-André
Parking
Parking close to the starting pointCoordinates
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43.933140, 2.412320
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43°55'59.3"N 2°24'44.4"E
UTM
31T 452830 4864614
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Book recommendation by the author
PR15 - Topoguide "Le Tarn à Pied" available for sale at the Espace des Destinations Tarnaises et de la Randonnée, 14 rue Timbal, 81000 Albi.
Equipment
- Clothing adapted to the season and conditions (cold, hot, humid…)
- Hiking shoes suitable for the terrain (even for children!)
- Hiking poles (useful for stability and to relieve the joints)
- Mobile phone and spare battery
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Parts of this content were machine translated from French.
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
16 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
618 m
Descent
573 m
Highest point
491 m
Lowest point
218 m
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