Aveyron’s winter appeal is particularly evident in Aubrac: the Aubrac Plateau north of Aveyron is considered an area of 2,500 km² consisting of forests and pastureland. Within Aveyron, Aubrac offers opportunities for hiking, cycling, horseback riding and skiing in winter.
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Nature and winter
In Aveyron, the Rougier de Camarès is a geological landscape with red soil and sculpted reliefs. It offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
The Plateau des Lévézou in Aveyron comprises five artificial lakes: Bages, Pont-de-Salars, La Gourde, Pareloup and Villefranche-de-Panat. In Lévézou, swimming, fishing, water sports, hiking and mountain biking are possible. Sailing, jet skiing, rowing, kitesurfing and predator fishing are also practiced at Lac de Pareloup.
Landscape along the route
The Aveyron Valley can be followed from Sévérac-le-Château to Rodez. The route leads through river landscapes and to heritage sites, natural sites and family activities.
Culture and history
In western Aveyron, six bastides feature straight streets and central squares lined with arcades. In Aveyron, eleven classified villages showcase different architectural styles, including bastides, Templar sites, churches and castles. In southern Aveyron, five Templar and Hospitaller sites on the Larzac and its foothills preserve religious and military fortifications.
The Château de Belcastel houses several art galleries featuring rare works by American illustrators. The Château de Calmont-d’Olt offers a medieval experience: children can become knights, and visitors can operate medieval war machines. The Château de Peyrelade offers a panorama of the Gorges du Tarn. The Musée Soulages in Rodez houses the world’s largest collection of works by Pierre Soulages.
Places and activities
Maison des Dolmens explains the origins and functions of the megaliths using information panels and questions for children. Micropolis in Saint-Léons offers a family-oriented insect experience. Laguiole is a cheese from the Aubrac region made from cow’s milk.
Geographical location
In southern Aveyron, Rougier Aveyron Sud is accessible via the A75 (E11), including exits 45, 46 and 47. In southern Aveyron, Rougier Aveyron Sud is served by bus route 720 between Albi and Millau.
For further navigation between places, the pages for Laguiole, Lagarrigue and Saint-Chély-D’aubrac are available to you.
