The Château of Les Angles offers a tangible historical landmark. Walking trails and buildings also give a trip different focuses: from a signposted discovery route in the Aveyron Valley to a short circular walk and historic sites in Moyrazès. The route details and place names help distinguish between the different themes and plan your own activities accordingly.
The history of the Château of Les Angles
At the end of the 16th century, the Château of Les Angles was associated with a branch of the de Garceval family. In the 17th century, it became associated with the Saunhac d’Ampiac family. This sequence gives the history of the château a timeline: first its association with the de Garceval branch, followed by its connection to the Saunhac d’Ampiac family. If you are interested in the history of the place, you can use these two successive periods as a guide to its local history.
Walking routes on different scales
The discovery route in the Aveyron Valley is 95 kilometres long and follows the GR®62B and GR®36 from Moyrazès to Najac. 86 information panels line the route. This route therefore combines a longer distance with a clear focus on interpretation. Seven hiking trails are also listed in the commune of Moyrazès. As trail availability may change locally, it is advisable to check the current conditions before setting out on a particular hike.
The Les Survivants du Bois d’Enfer section is on a different scale: it includes a developed 500-metre section, followed by a walk through the forest. The section is accessible from the hamlet of Castanié and makes for a very easy 1,800-metre out-and-back walk. The 500 metres refer to the developed section, while 1,800 metres is the stated distance for the round trip. This distinction is useful when comparing the route details for your day’s plans.
The Croix de Nances–Bois d’enfer route leads to the GR®62B and the Bois d’enfer. It offers a separate route connection, while the 95-kilometre discovery route covers a longer distance. When planning, it is worth keeping the specified destinations and distances separate: the names Bois d’enfer and GR®62B mark the connection offered by this route.
Pont de Comencau and the village of Moyrazès
Pont de Comencau lies in the communes of Moyrazès and Druelle and is part of the GR®62B. The 15th-century bridge is built of slate and rests on four rounded arches. It can be reached only on foot or by mountain bike, via a farm track. As the condition of the track may change with the weather or maintenance work, it is a good idea to check it before your visit.
A walk through Moyrazès also brings together various historic details: along the way, you can see the former seigneurial prison and pass two old fountains. The village’s history also includes a 16th-century Gothic church with a polygonal choir. You can visit the church while walking through the streets of Moyrazès. These buildings and the bridge offer different highlights, from a stroll through the village to a structure on a hiking route.
Another activity to try
Near Moyrazès, the Ferme équestre de Pomayret offers horse rides and introductory riding sessions for all experience levels. This means there is a horse-riding activity to choose from as well as hiking. When planning your trip around your interests, history, village walks and outdoor activities can each be a focus in their own right.
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For the main travel overview: Aveyron.
