hiking and heritage

COMPOSTELa TRAIL

The trail from Le-Puy-en-Velay by the GR^®65 (Le Puy-Aubrac-Conques-Figeac). The GR^®65 goes through the communes of Sénergues, Conques and Noailhac. Published by Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre (Ref. 651 Le Puy-Figeac). 

In Conques, it starts (direction Figeac) at the Rue Charlemagne (behind the library Chemin d'encre), goes across the Dourdou river by the pilgrims' bridge to reach Saint-Foy chapel (point of view).

the GR^®62

It connects Meyrueis and Conques through Millau, Rodez and Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou
Published by Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre
(Ref.1005 Les Grands Causses du Rouergue).

In Conques, it starts at the Rue de la porte de fer (left of the Joseph-Fau Museum), crosses the Ouche turrent and goes by the site of Bancarel (point of view).

hiking trails on the district OF CONQUES

Each municipality from the district of Conques publishes its hiking topo-guide. We invite you to contact the Tourist Office and each town hall.

Available at the Tourist Office of Conques (in French) 

* Conques : Pas à pas dans un écrin de verdure, 7 sentiers balisés (3€)
* Grand-Vabre, son histoire, son patrimoine... (2€)

HIKES: "AU PAYS DE CONQUES-MARCILLAC"

published by "LE BASSIN D'ACTIVITÉS"

This topo-guide presents the 20 best hikes of two districts: Conques and Marcillac.
The district of Conques presents 7 hikes:
* Conques (to Saint-Foy chapel by the relay of Les Angles)
* Grand-Vabre (La Vinzelle and Monédiès)
* Noailhac (Le sentier du Rebouscou - Rebouscou trail)
* Saint-Cyprien (Le sentier des croix - The crosses trail)
* Saint-Félix-de-Lunel (Le chemin des crêtes - The crests trail) 
* Sénergues (around the belltower, on the road to Compostela)

This topo-guide is available in the different municipalities, and at the Tourist Office of Conques (6.10€).

HIKES WITH A DONKEY

LES ÂNES DE MONÉDIÈS will get you free, one day or a week, alone, with family or friends. Discover the splendid nature of our region while hiking with a donkey. It will carry children and luggage, while delighting the group. Walk the Compostela trail or local trails (Camon d'Olt). Multiple options are possible.

Contact
Michelle et Pier Paolo Zenoni - place de la Mairie - 12320 Grand-Vabre
Tel.: 05 65 78 49 06 - Mobile: 06 33 30 44 78
Email: ppzenoni@hotmail.fr
Site: www.ane-et-rando.com/monedies/

the accompanied hikes

Accompanied hikes are organized in Grand-Vabre:
Tel S.I.: 06 08 90 53 74 

Saint-Félix-de-Lunel : First Sunday of the month
Tel: Jean-Pierre Mulot at 05 65 79 60 64

the "PÈLERINADES"

These hikes are in between pilgrimage and walks, organized by the Community of Friars from Conques, every summer Tuesdays (departure in the morning and car-pooling). 

Contact: 05 65 69 85 12 (fr. Jean-Daniel)

DePARTEMENTAL forest of SÉNERGUES

An ideal walk for all the family. Picnic tables are available for the walkers.

fitness trails

Two fitness trails are set in the district, one in Grand-Vabre and the other in Saint-Cyprien.