Our services for The Gorges and valley of the Tarn

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Discover The Gorges and valley of the Tarn

The GR 736 Gorges and Vallée du Tarn invites you to follow the Tarn River from its source on Mont Lozère to the episcopal city of Albi. Over 300 kilometers, the trail crosses three departments and two regional natural parks. An exceptional hike to discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Cévennes, the Gorges du Tarn, and the Grands Causses.

IMPORTANT : Our rates vary depending on the section of the trail:

€50 per stage between Villefort and Pont de Montvert
€11 per bag per stage for stages between Pont de Montvert and Millau
Approximately €50 per stage between Millau and Albi

Starting from Villefort

The itinerary begins in Villefort near the sources of the Tarn. During your first stages to Pont de Montvert, the route follows the eastern slope of Mont Lozère and then accesses a high-altitude plain. From Pont de Montvert, the Tarn River enters a narrow valley. Superb views of the ridges await you.

Must-see stages

The Gorges du Tarn is an exceptional natural site, with its vertiginous cliffs and turquoise waters. You can admire them from the trails, viewpoints, or even by canoe.

Mont Lozère, the starting point of the adventure, offers breathtaking panoramas of the Cévennes.

The village of Sainte-Enimie is one of the "Plus beaux villages de France". Perched on a cliff overlooking the Tarn, it is one of the highlights of this hike.

Cultural and natural experience

The itinerary boasts sumptuous landscapes with rocky chaos and a remarkable fauna with its diversity, including griffon vultures (and monks) visible from the gorges and causses. Also on the menu are typical villages and majestic cirques, incredible viewpoints over the surrounding Causses.

The GR 736 is clearly defined as a multi-activity itinerary. Depending on the season or simply your desires, you can opt for hiking, cycling, or canoeing.

Hike with peace of mind

To facilitate your hike on the GR 736 Gorges and Vallée du Tarn, we offer baggage and passenger transportation services.

We transport luggage from accommodation to accommodation. This baggage carrying service allows you to fully enjoy your hike.

We can also offer tailor-made transportation on all stages. This can allow you to return to your initial starting point once your hike is finished or to reach a nearby train station.

The Gorges and valley of the Tarn