MTB route no. 15 Penne
You will discover the village of Penne and its 13th-century castle, a significant site of Catharism and the Albigensian Crusade, perched on its rocky spur overlooking the Aveyron. Along this route, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Aveyron Valley and the landscapes of the Causse. You will go down to the foot of the village of Bruniquel before returning through a small, green valley.
Description
Starting from Penne, you descend below the village towards the Aveyron River and then climb up towards the Causse via a challenging uphill road. You cross the plateau on the small paths of the Causse and descend towards Bruniquel, enjoying a beautiful view of the castle overlooking the Aveyron Valley. You then gradually climb back up towards the Valeyres Farm and the hamlet of St. Paul de Mamiac. Finally, you descend back to Penne, having enjoyed all the panoramas.
- Departure : From the Penne Village Hall
- Arrival : Same place as the start
- Towns crossed : Penne and Bruniquel
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
Information desks
Maison Fonpeyrouse, 34 Grand rue Raimond VII, 81170 Cordes-sur-Ciel
Access and parking
30 km from Cordes-sur-Ciel via the D600 then D8 towards Vaour and the D33 towards Penne.
35 km from Gaillac via the D964 towards Castelnau de Montmiral then the D87 towards Penne.
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