Activities for everyone
Kayak & Canoë → 🌐
The Viaur and the Tarn offer great descents for all levels. Several activity centres provide rental and guided trips in exceptional natural surroundings.
Rock climbing & Via Ferrata → 🌐
The cliffs of the Ségala and the Viaur gorges offer routes for experienced climbers and beginners alike.
Walking & hiking → 🌐
Many marked trails are accessible in the surroundings of Montirat. The GR® long-distance footpath passes near the gîte for half-day or multi-day walks.
Vélo & VTT → 🌐
The hilly Ségala terrain is perfect for mountain biking. The quiet roads are ideal for road cycling with spectacular views at every climb.
Adventure Park → 🌐
Acrobatic treetop courses for all ages. Zip lines, rope bridges and climbing workshops in an exceptional forest setting in Aveyron.
River swimming
At Lagarde Viaur → 🌐, right on the Montirat commune, a lovely natural swimming spot in the Viaur river. Free access, unsupervised. Next door, the crêperie La Châtaigneraie awaits with ice creams, crêpes… or both!
Visits and discoveries
Albi Cathedral
The largest Gothic brick cathedral in the world, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not to be missed.
Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
The largest collection dedicated to the work of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, born in Albi. Housed in the bishops' palace.
Cordes-sur-Ciel
A medieval hilltop village listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Artisan workshops, galleries and exceptional views.
Gaillac vineyards
One of the oldest wine regions in France. Cellar visits, tastings and vineyard walks. The AOC Gaillac sparkling whites are a local speciality.