Point Sublime
A view of the canyon.
Krzysztof Golik — CC BY-SA 4.0 · rob Stoeltje from loenen, netherlands — CC BY 2.0 · Krzysztof Golik — CC BY-SA 4.0 · Krzysztof Golik — CC BY-SA 4.0 · Krzysztof Golik — CC BY-SA 4.0
The Gorges du Tarn is a deep canyon cut by the Tarn river between the Causse Méjean and Causse de Sauveterre plateaus in southern France, mostly in the Lozère department and partly in Aveyron, about 19 km northeast of Millau in a straight line. It runs about 53 km from Quézac to Le Rozier and is 400 to 600 metres deep, described as one of the longest canyons in Europe. The area is made of Mesozoic limestone plateaus that drop in near-vertical cliffs to the river. Springs feed the river near Sainte-Enimie, and about 3,000 vultures live in the gorge along with other birds. Tourist walks began in 1875, and the gorge road opened in 1905. The clear green river winds along the floor between grey and yellow limestone cliffs covered in woods, with small stone villages and medieval castles clinging to its banks, such as Castelbouc on its rock. From the Point Sublime viewpoint the whole canyon can be seen twisting between the plateaus. Visitors drive the gorge road beside the river, stopping at villages and viewpoints, and many go down the river by kayak or in boats rowed by local boatmen. Others follow the hiking trails, and summer is the best time for water activities.
A view of the canyon.
On the banks.
On the clear river.
Between Sainte-Enimie and Le Rozier, Lozère, France
Yes, from Millau.
Spring to early autumn.