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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)

Le viaduc de Vézouillac
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