Sports and leisure activities Tarn

Here is an urban hike, accessible in the middle of the city, and yet in the nature, along the Tarn and the Caussels. These three trails take you through a preserved and maintained country setting for 7 kilometers along the GR 36. The "sentier des Berges" first links the cathedral parking lot to the mouth of the Caussels stream, then gives way to the "Sentier sauvage", between the Pont-Neuf and the avenue du Loirat. Finally, the Mouline trail ends the loop, stretching to the Planques parking lot.

If you live Albi, perhaps you have already noticed some explanatory panels installed here and there on the streets of the old center. They are, in fact, three discovery courses for the curious and urban walkers. Would you like to explore Castelviel, Castelnau and Bourg Saint-Salvi? Follow the purple circuit! Do you prefer Patus Cremat and Vigan? Then choose the golden color loop. If you want to cross the banks of the Tarn and the Combes, it will be the Azur circuit! Accessible even to the youngest, they will give you an hour and a half of walking, good insights of the emblematic places of the old town.

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From Castres, the path of the little train of Lacaune invites you to hike in a bucolic setting, partly along the Agoût river. Gardens, streams, undergrowth and small bridges are on the program - be careful with children when you overhang the river. After eight kilometers of walking, jogging or biking, you will reach the medieval village of Burlats. In addition to its several monuments, you will find toilets and a water point. The more athletic walkers can continue the hike towards Lacaune.

This greenway follows the path of the old railway line that once linked Carmaux to the Découverte mine. Today, the rails have given way to a pleasant shady walk and the mine to a rather complete leisure centre. With 35 kilometres of free cycle paths, it will allow you to continue your physical effort a little longer. The only drawback is that the surface is not ideal for rollerblades.

When you're lucky enough to live or stay at altitude, there are some physical activities that just flow out of you! Nordic hiking is a perfect example. At Col de Picotalen, there are three signposted routes for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If you're a beginner or have little training, we recommend the shortest. Its 3.6 kilometers will already give you a great view of the snow-covered mountains. Cross-country skis, sledges and snowshoes are available for hire from the chalet.

Veteran racer and speed freak Franck Vidal combines his time on the racetrack and his experience with leather to make motorcycle suits that are safe, light and comfortable. It was a successful turn for the company when, in the 2000s, Vidal Sport was chosen to become the official supplier to the French speed team. The company's two-wheeled suits, designed by a rider for a rider, are distinguished by their French, handcrafted, made-to-measure construction, guaranteeing safety and adaptability.

Fish your trout and enjoy it on the spot! Amateurs or pro of fishing, the appointment is given. In the Black Mountain, we come here to recharge and spend a good time discovering the nature and the trout fishing in this basin of Laudot, a river that feeds trout farming before throwing into the lake of Saint-Ferréol. Among other things, you will be able to fish your fish in this sensible farming which feeds its trout-free trout, animal meal or blood flour. You will also be able to enjoy the products from the breeding area near the creek: smoked trout, trout rillettes, trout soup. Finally, you will be able to purchase live trout for repeuplement or private fishing or trout portions, smoked trout fillets and all products from our livestock: Saturday morning on the market of Revel and on Sunday morning on the market of Escalquens from November to April.

The forests of the Black Mountain, the Grésigne and the Sidobre offer majesteueux spaces, where the hunters will be happy and can enjoy their passion in all its forms. In fact, fox hunting, mass game hunting or solo hunting are practiced. You can hunt on small game (hare, quail or woodcock) and big game like wild boar, deer or deer. 

Thierry Jalbaud - a state-certified cycling instructor, holder of the "Certificat de Qualification Handisport randonnée" (Handisport hiking qualification certificate) and a French National Education accreditation - offers mountain bike tours, courses and lessons in the heart of the most beautiful sites in the area. Training sessions enable you to become autonomous over a cycle, learn how to orientate yourself with a GPS, find your bearings and follow the trails. Consult him to build your mountain bike circuit and discover the region with energy!

Saint-Sulpice is embraced by a mosaic of landscapes just waiting to be discovered. It is criss-crossed by numerous signposted footpaths, allowing you to get close to its natural and heritage treasures. Le Petit Futé shares two favorites:

the Pays d'en hauttrail , covering 15 km and passing through Lugan, Azas and Saint-Sulpice

the Plaines de l'Agouttrail : 6 km long, it passes through Saint-Lieux-lès-Lavaur and the Ludolac leisure park

Further information is available from the tourist office.

Starting from the lake of Nabeillou, between woods and hills, the path of the Three Lakes offers beautiful views of the region. Lakes and forests, panoramas of crests and multicolored valleys, will make you discover a preserved fauna and flora. A rather impressive nature bath! With a length of 7,5 km, and a duration of approximately 2h30, you will discover on the way an old chapel, Notre-Dame-des-Vignes, and pretty woods. And for the more athletic, there is a fitness trail around the lakes of Miquelou and Nabeillou.

Bernadette and Patrick Rossignol welcome you to this stone farmhouse with its blue shutters. Farmers and outdoor sports enthusiasts, they'll tell you all about the farm and guide you in activities such as canyonning, mountain biking, hiking, caving or tree climbing. In winter, you can even go snowshoeing. At the farm, children can learn how to bake bread, fly a kite or discover the world of bats. Sport, relaxation, discovery and nature are all on the agenda!

This fun trail was created at the Col de la Bassine, on the road to Brassac, 6 kilometers from Lacaune. At an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters, the 3.5 km itinerary lasts a maximum of 1.5 hours. Its circuit leads to the discovery of a well-preserved nature and of the traditions or legends that have marked its history. To better understand the different elements of this interpretation trail, booklets for adults and children are on sale at the Lacaune tourist information office.

Located in a wooded setting, this artificial lake of about ten kilometres long is sometimes difficult to access but it is worth the effort. Although swimming is not allowed, it attracts fishermen and windsurfers. It is also dotted with numerous hiking trails and offers the possibility of picnicking in peace. From the lake, a 53-kilometre hiking trail, inaugurated in 2002, leads to the Banquet Gorge. Vertiginous, wedged between the rock and the thick forest, it is an astonishing spectacle that never disappoints.

The area around Lacaune boasts over 1,000 hectares of deciduous and coniferous trees, as well as numerous hiking trails and picnic areas. More than half of the Monts de Lacaune's surface area is forested, a perfect illustration of the department's conservation and protection efforts. Most of the forest is made up of hardwoods - dominated by beech - located on the heights and slopes. Perfect for venturing out into the greenery.

Golf d'Albi is one of the most popular golf courses in the Tarn region. Superbly designed by Jean Garaïalde and Jeremy Pern, the 18 varied holes of this 6,157-meter course perfectly combine technique and originality. Surrounded in part by the river Tarn and dotted with a number of ponds, it's a pretty spot of greenery that deserves to be trodden and played. Between two swings, you can enjoy the restaurant, whose terrace offers a breathtaking view of the course. In addition, there's a store to help you with all your equipment needs, whatever your level.

If Altissimo has managed to win the hearts of climbers all over France, it's in Albi that you'll have the opportunity to discover a place that's truly exceptional for its sheer immensity! This former cement works, transformed into a climbing gym by Patrick Bonami, boasts 1,000^m2 of climbing space, some 4,000 holds, 150 routes (difficulty up to 8B) and a height of 15 metres. This makes it one of the highest climbing gyms in Europe! Talented coaches run the gym with efficiency and care. Audiences of all levels gather here.

10 minutes from Thermal and close to Monestiés, this recreation base is dedicated to outdoor activities: sailing, quad, horse riding, rowing… Many hiking paths are also available. And for contemplative, the activities of discovery of the fauna and flora, and aquatic activities around the lake, remain. Swimming is permitted and monitored on the bank of Almayrac in July and August.

This 5.5 km urban trail allows you to discover different aspects of the town of Gaillac. From Saint-Michel Abbey, it descends towards the river to follow the banks of the Tarn. The city seems far away! The Hortalisse district, with its maze of paths leading from garden to garden, tells the story of the market gardeners who, until the ^mid-20th century, supplied the surrounding markets. The walk ends at the river Tarn and the prosperous old port.

For fun and enjoyment with the whole family, there are water games, a canoe or stand-up paddle, mini-golf, a children's playground, a bowling green, a picnic area with barbecue... And every weekend in summer, there are free concerts on Friday evenings, and DJ evenings on Saturday evenings. For a drink or an ice cream, the refreshment bar opens every day at 2 p.m. with a 100% local menu!

Located at the foot of the Haut Languedoc regional park, this equestrian club is run by a complementary team. On the program: horse and pony rides and excursions, from two hours to several days, supervised by Yann, a state-qualified rider. These outings will take you to the Aiguille forest, the Sor valley, the castles of the Cathar country and the Tarn gorges. Whether you're an experienced rider or not, this is a wonderful way to discover the countryside.