Hike · Aveyron

The volcano of the Causses

7.8 km2h24+229 mEasy

Saint-Jean d'Alcapiès · © Roquefort Tourisme

In the heart of the frontal Causses, a looped hiking trail makes its way on the foothills of the volcanic crater near which the village of Alcapiès was built. This trail which is rich in fossil deposits is a paradise for aspiring geologists.

Description provided by PNR Grands Causses.

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Getting there by liO bus

The start of the trail can be reached on foot from the stop, without a car.

Roquefort-sur-Soulzon - Lauras bus stop · 31 min walk

Travel time from the main stations

Toulouse Matabiau 3h35 by train + bus
Montpellier Saint-Roch 2h48 by train + bus
Nîmes 3h21 by train + bus
Perpignan 3h21 by train + bus
Béziers 3h57 by train + bus
Carcassonne 3h07 by train + bus

Indicative times from SNCF and liO GTFS data. Actual times, there and back, are worked out on the interactive map.

Other hikes from Roquefort-sur-Soulzon - Lauras

De Roquefort à Saint-Affrique 18.9 km · 5h54
De la gare aux caves de Roquefort (version longue) 13.7 km · 4h42
L'intégrale de Roquefort 19.4 km · 6h42
La vie derrière la légende 3 km · 54 min
Cabanières' path: Roquefort-Montclarat 12.1 km · 4h12
Les quatre châteaux 20.5 km · 6h24

All hikes from this station →

Data source

Data produced by PNR Grands Causses, updated on 15 March 2026

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