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Season 2026

🌟 JANUARY – MARCH 2026

🎶 Culture & Festivities

• Les Givrées – an eco-festival of French-language songs
  📍 Théâtre de la Maison du Peuple – January 23 to 31, 2026.

🏃‍♂️ Sports & Outdoors

• City of Stones Trail – trail races of different levels
  📍 Montpellier-le-Vieux – March 14 & 15, 2026.

📅 APRIL – MAY 2026🏃‍♂️ Races & Trails

• Ekiden Millau – team relay marathon
  📍 Millau – April 25 , 2026.
• Tarn Valley Trail – a wide variety of trails in the Tarn Gorges
  📍 Millau – May 2 & 3, 2026.

🎨 Market & Culture

• Millau Pottery Market – ceramic crafts and entertainment
  📍 La Graufesenque – May 30 & 31, 2026.

☀️ JUNE – JULY 2026

🏄‍♂️ Sport & Festival

• Wish One Gravel Race – gravel race on the Causses
  📍 Millau – June 13 & 14, 2026.
• Natural Games – international outdoor sports festival + concerts
  📍 Maladrerie Park – end of June (approx. June 25–28) 2026.
• Canoe Freestyle World Cup – Kayak Freestyle World Cup
  📍 Millau – June 22–27, 2026.

🎷 Concerts & Music

• Millau Jazz Festival – a grand celebration of jazz
  📍 Gardens of the Château de Sambucy – July 13 to 18, 2026.
• 55th Mineral and Fossil Fair – exhibition and meetings
  📍 Millau – July 17-19, 2026.

🍂AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2026

🏃‍♂️ Races

• Eiffage Race of the Millau Viaduct – spectacular race on the viaduct
  📍 Millau – September 13, 2026.
• 100km & Millau Marathon – ultra race & marathon
  📍 Millau – September (date to be confirmed) 2026.

🍁 OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2026

🏃‍♂️ Trails

• Hoka Templar Festival – a major international trail running event
  📍 Millau – October 15-18, 2026.

🏁 Other events

• Cardabelles Rally – car rally
  📍 Millau – October 9-11, 2026.
• Templiers Winter Festival – the winter version of the trail
  📍 Millau – December 5 & 6 , 2026.

2025 season

🎥 Festivals & major events

• Adventure Film Festival (February 5–8, Millau)
• Naturals Games Festival (June 26–29, Maladrerie Leisure Park): multi-sports & concerts
• Millau & Jazz (July 14–19): associative jazz festival in the city center

🏃 Sports events & hikes

• City of Stones Trail (March 29–30, Montpellier-le-Vieux)
• Tarn Valley Trail (May 3–5, Millau)
• Local Authorities Nature Raid (May 16–19, Millau)
• 100 Km de Millau (last Saturday in September, 2025 edition): annual ultra-distance race
• Templar Festival (October 16–19, Larzac trails and surrounding areas)
• The Templar Winter Festival (December 6–8)

🚴 Cycling and mountain biking races

• The Caussenarde(June 8, mountain biking and gravel around Millau)
• Wish One Gravel Race (June 14–16, UCI Gravel event)

🛶 Water sports & multisports

• Tarn Water Race (June 28, Millau): canoeing, kayaking, SUP
• Miguoual Concept Race (July 5, Millau/Mont Aigoual)

🎵 Concerts & culture

• Natural Games – concerts (June 26–28): Ayo, 47Ter, Nova Twins, Mosiman, Gringe, The Avener, Clara Luciani, Parov Stelar…
• Music Festival (June 21, public square): trio revisiting 70s standards
• Potters' Market (May 24–25, Graufesenque) with artisans & musical atmosphere

⚽ Sports & gatherings

• Open Roquefort rugby (May 29–31): inter-school tournament at the Maladrerie stadium
• Regular gatherings : classic cars on the 1st Sunday of the month (April–October).), and large motorcycle rally (June 15)

Things to do, things to see, our favorites

🌉 The Millau Viaduct

Expo & Viewpoint – A75 rest area (between exits 45 and 46). Offer them breathtaking views of the structure, a must-see just a few minutes' drive away.

🍽️ Our favorite restaurants

Umami – Millau

Simple, excellent food, fresh produce and tasteful decor. Opening hours: lunch and dinner, closed on Wednesdays facebook.com m.facebook.com+15tripadvisor.com+15tripadvisor.com+15 .

Word of Mouth – Millau

Friendly atmosphere, wood-fired cooking, daily menu, young and friendly service.

At the Jeu de Paume – Millau

Local specialties cooked over a wood fire, shaded terrace in old Millau, authentic tasting facebook.com+10tripadvisor.com+10tourisme-aveyron.com+10 .

The Alicante – The Rozier

Excellent service, creative cuisine based on regional products, view of the Gorges explore-millau.com+15tripadvisor.com+15labalaguere.com+15 .

🥾 Favorite hikes

Between Tarn and Jonte (≈ 10 km)

Sporty route with spectacular panoramas, notably from Rocher de Capluc at the exit of Le Rozier visorando.com+1leblogcashpistache.fr+1 .

Viewpoint of Puech de Suège

Accessible by car, it offers a superb panorama of the valley and the Viaduct, ideal for a free departure.

Night hike and vulture watching

Every Thursday in June, July & August, with Thibault , guide, departure 6:30 p.m. from Saint-Jean-de-Balmes. Approximately 7 km, picnic and entry to the Maison des Vautours included. Reservations at +33 6 79 72 88 75 masdesetoiles.com+1maison-des-accompagnateurs.fr+1 .

🏰 Must-see visits

• Roquefort : visit the cellars (Papillon, Société), and especially Gabriel Coulet , independent artisan. Flyer –10% to print maison-des-accompagnateurs.fr+15fromagination.com+15bklynlarder.com+15 .
• Chaos / City of Stones (Montpellier-le-Vieux) : listed natural site, open from April 5 to November 2, 2025. Hiking, little train, zip line tourisme-occitanie.com+8lacitedepierres.com+8lacitedepierres.com+8 .
• Aven d'Armand : huge cave, perfect in case of rain or extreme heat (adapted visit).
• Point Sublime : breathtaking panorama over the Tarn valley (accessible via the cornice hike) terdav.com+2labalaguere.com+2chamina-voyages.com+2 .

🛍️ Markets & gourmet walks

• Millau Market – Every Friday morning: local products, artisans, friendly atmosphere.
• Le Pic Vert – Terrace on the banks of the Tarn, ideal for a bite to eat or a drink.
• OKFé – Millau town centre – Cozy café, perfect place to take a break after the market.

📌 Useful information

• Aveyron Tourist Office (Verrières): detailed hiking guides, maps, personalized advice.
• Verrières Town Hall : reception and information point for local activities.

🖨️ To download/print

• Flyer – 10% discount on Gabriel Coulet products, available in .pdf format.
• Hiking & Itineraries Vultures, consult us on site at the Maison des Etoiles