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 which can be admired throughout the year, in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park. Located in the Tarn, a few kilometers from Castres, this natural space is an island of granite not to be missed, a true jewel of the Tarn region. Open your eyes wide!

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

A little 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 geological exception, unique in Europe, and take the time to admire each wonder it has to offer. The 60 marked hiking trails allow you to explore the Sidobre at your own pace with routes of varying distances and difficulties, bringing young and old alike to discover the Sidobre massif, but also the lakes, waterfalls, streams, springs and peat bogs such as:

• Blackbird Lake
• The lake of Saints-Peyres
• Lake Marecq
• The Lézert lake
• Lake Broussonié
• 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 which reveals gigantic stone balls and giant rocks along the paths. Surprising in their size and shape, they arouse curiosity with their presentation, holding as if by magic above the ground. Explore this mythical territory of the Tarn to discover:

• Peyro Clabado, a rock weighing 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, an enormous river of rocks
• The Chaos of Roulette, a huge river of rocks
• Les Labans, the largest granite cliff in 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

So many unforgettable wonders in the Tarn!

Sidobre & Vallée, a vast play area for children

Legend has it that the hands of giants shaped the enormous granite boulders scattered throughout the Sidobre, or perhaps the gods threw these exceptional stones down one angry night! Captivate your children with these fascinating stories before offering them various activities that will appeal to young and old alike:

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

Experience a memorable family day 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 and Men museum space where the work of granite is explained from yesterday to today. Discover the work of extraction, participate in workshops and explore the small interpretation trail to understand the importance of granite present in the most prestigious architecture in the world, and in almost all the villages of 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 recommends combining the discovery of Sidobre with that of Castres, a pretty town with a Spanish feel and its colorful houses on the banks of the Agout. Stroll through the Jean Jaurès market, who is also a renowned Spanish painter, glide down 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.

A wonderful escape to Sidobre!

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