Sidobre & Vallée, a unique and 100% natural destination in the Tarn

The Sidobre amazes with the beauty of its landscapes, its surprising rocks and its natural riches that can be admired all year round, in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park. Located in the Tarn, a few kilometers from Castres, this natural space is an island of granite that is essential to explore, a true jewel of the Tarn region. Open your eyes wide!

Sidobre & Vallée, an incredible territory of stone, water and rock

A small natural gem in the heart of the Tarn mountains, the Sidobre is an invitation to travel , a world apart that leaves no one indifferent. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of this unique geological exception in Europe, and take the time to admire each wonder it has to offer. The 60 marked hiking trails allow you to crisscross the Sidobre at your own pace with routes of varying distances and difficulties, bringing young and old to discover the Sidobre massif, but also the lakes, waterfalls, streams, springs and peat bogs such as:

• Blackbird Lake
• The Saints-Peyres lake
• Lake Marecq
• The Lézert lake
• Broussonié Lake
• The small lakes of Vialavert, Cambesse, Guyor…

Family excursion, picnic with friends, fishing day or photo shoot of the most beautiful spots in Sidobre, this is the perfect destination to immerse yourself in the heart of Tarn nature.

Sidobre & Vallée, granite wonders to observe in the Tarn

Nature seems to defy gravity in this vast natural space that reveals gigantic stone balls and giant rocks along the paths. Surprising by their sizes and shapes, they arouse curiosity by their presentation, holding as if by magic above the ground. Explore this mythical territory of the Tarn to discover:

• Peyro Clabado, a rock of almost 800 tons
• The Roc de l'Oie with its funny animal shape
• The Three Cheeses, about ten meters high
• The menhir statues which are numerous megaliths
• The Chaos de la Balme, a huge river of rocks
• The Chaos of Roulette, a huge river of rocks
• Les Labans, the largest granite cliff of Sidobre

But also the magnificent natural sites which are breathtaking, such as:

• The Roc de Peyremourou, an unmissable viewpoint
• The Trout Jump , the highest waterfall in the Sidobre
• The magnificent, almost enchanted Montagnol Forest

What unforgettable wonders in the Tarn!

Sidobre & Vallée, a vast playground for children

Legend has it that it was the hands of giants that shaped the enormous granite rocks scattered throughout the Sidobre, unless it was the gods who threw these exceptional stones one evening of anger! Captivate your children with these fascinating stories before offering them different activities that will please young and old alike:

• An unforgettable adventure like a treasure hunt to discover 15 sites using a travel diary
• The game “Legends of Tarn” which invites you to solve mysterious puzzles
• Walks suitable for little legs with circuits starting from 10 minutes of walking, and others which include shortcuts if you are tired

Experience a memorable day with your family in the heart of Sidobre in the Tarn!

Sidobre & Vallée, a house dedicated to him to discover all his secrets

Don't miss this must-see visit which will teach you that Sidobre is the largest granite quarry in Europe , producing more than 50% of France's granite needs. Tarn granite, grey granite or Silver Star, this unique material is presented at the Maison du Sidobre, also called the Sidobre et des Hommes museum space, where granite work is explained from yesterday to today. Discover the work of extraction, take part in workshops and explore the small interpretation trail to understand the importance of granite present in the most prestigious architectures in the world, and in almost all the villages in France. Indeed, we walk on Sidobre granite on the sidewalks of the Champs-Elysées, in the Singapore metro or even at the World Trade Center in Shanghai. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Maison du Sidobre located in Le Bez is accessible to all and can be visited free of charge.

The Sidobre, a granite landscape a few kilometers from Castres

If you fancy a little weekend getaway, the Tarn-Aveyron Guide advises you to combine the discovery of Sidobre with that of Castres, a pretty town with a Spanish feel with its colourful houses on the banks of the Agout. Stroll through the Jean Jaurès market , who is also a renowned Spanish painter, glide along the Agout aboard a coche d'eau (a flat-bottomed wooden boat), visit the Goya Museum to discover Hispanic art or stroll through the Gourjade park before drinking a coffee on a terrace, there are a thousand pleasant things to do in the heart of the town of Castres. Book your stay with complete peace of mind, we reveal our favourite accommodations to accommodate you:

• Domaine le Castelet , magnificent guest rooms with swimming pool
• L'Europe Hôtel 3* , a most refined hotel recently renovated

Here is also a non-exhaustive list of addresses where you can treat yourself in Castres, and taste the delicious products of the region.

Great escape to Sidobre!

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