Explore the richness of the landscapes
Valleys, lakes and panoramas
The Sidobre & Valleys destination in the Tarn is known for the variety of its landscapes in the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park: Sidobre massif, Agout and Gijou valleys, Anglès plateau, Monts de Lacaune, Lautrécois plateau and more. Between valleys, lakes, rivers, peat bogs, forests and viewpoints, the area reveals a very diverse natural environment. Here, people come to walk, breathe, observe, cool off, fish, cycle or simply slow down...
Rich natural environments
Here, you can discover 3 areas listed in the Natura 2000 network, as well as 25 ZNIEFF sites, Natural Areas of Ecological, Floristic and Faunistic Interest.
To learn more about the richness of the landscapes and biodiversity of our destination, we provide the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park sheets, which you can download free of charge in the section below.
Adventures and relaxation by the water
If you feel like enjoying an activity around water, Sidobre & Valleys offers a wide choice.
- Our many lakes, small or large, wild or peaceful, natural or artificial, could almost make us forget the fragile richness of water...
A richness that is preserved here!
Take a refreshing break and discover the many lakes in Sidobre & Valleys.
Le Merle, Les Saints-Peyres, La Broussonnié, Le Lézert, Cambesse, Vialavert, Guyor… you will find many lakes in the Haut-Languedoc in general. - Waterfalls and cascades are also part of the scenery, with true postcard settings: Saut de la Truite (La Ferrière), Cascade du Paradis, Saut de la Truite (St Michel de Léon), Cascade du Vialou…
- Small and large rivers, for cool spots or for anglers... Agout, Gijou, Berlou, Durencuse and more.
- Not forgetting the unusual and very fragile sagnes and peat bogs, such as the wetlands of Vialavert or Canroute.
The role of water
In the Sidobre, water infiltrates cracks and joints, accentuating the erosion of the granite base. This breakdown of granite causes the formation of granite arena, sandy mineral residues. All this material is carried further away by rainwater: this is how some boulders end up balanced on others.
The Sidobre massif is sculpted by water: it is made of hollows and bumps, more or less wrinkled. On this multi-faceted base grows equally varied vegetation: oak, chestnut, beech and birch woods, fern and gorse moorland.
The many rivers have also shaped our landscapes by carving out our charming little valleys.
Discover the fishing spots
Discover a true paradise for fishing enthusiasts in the heart of the Sidobre and the Monts de Lacaune. Between wild rivers, peaceful lakes and preserved landscapes of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, the area offers many spots for fishing in nature.
Trout, predators, river fishing or lakeside fishing… beginners and experienced anglers alike will find sites suited to every wish. Enjoy an exceptional setting to share a relaxing moment with family or experience something authentic along the water.
Find our selection of the best fishing spots, must-do routes and all practical information on our dedicated fishing page or in our tourist information offices.
Want to go further? Also discover sport fishing courses and learn fishing techniques with passionate professionals.
