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Pomayrols

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Aveyron

Pomayrols - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Aveyron
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The town is backed by the foothills of the Aubrac, on the southern slope of the upper valley of the Lot, between the towns of Saint-Laurent and Saint-Geniez Olt, Olt.

It has an area of ​​2340 hectares (triangle), its altitude varies from 433 meters to the hamlet of La Tourre to 1180 meters "Puech of Merle."

Its northeastern boundary touches the department of Lozère with common Trélans, it follows the old jackstay (the old path of transhumance in Languedoc now GR 60) was once used by pilgrims of Saint-Jacques-de- Compostela in winter to link to Le Puy Conques bypassing the signal Mailhebiau the south through St. Germain du Teil and Saint-Pierre-de-Nogaret.

South-east of the ravine to drop Puech Grond (Puèg Large) serves as the boundary with the municipality of Saint-Laurent-Olt.

To the south, flowing down from the Lot which Saint-Laurent-Olt, it separates the town with that of La Capelle-Bonance.

The river forms the border between two very different natural regions: the mountains of Aubrac to the north, the high plateaux to the south.

South-west, the road on the right bank of the creek Bonance (Canta said Serp) is contiguous to the town of St.-Geniez d'Olt.

In the northwest the town is separated from that of Aurelle-Verlac by a line which passes under the hamlets of Gineste, the Molière and Fraissinède.

Pomayrols has its geographical position the climate mild and temperate. The mountains dominate the north are sheltered from cold winds. However inequality very pronounced topography, slope orientation, give the temperature a degree of variety. The air is warm in the valleys and on the southern slopes. The removal of all industries and roads frequented it provides excellent air quality.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPomayrols
Postcode12130
Latitude44.4716140 (N 44° 28’ 18”)
Longitude3.0245210 (E 3° 1’ 28”)
AltitudeFrom 433m to 1180m
Surface area23.10 km²
Population126 inhabitants
Density5 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureRodez (54 km, 59 min)
Insee code12184
IntercommunalityCC des Causses à l'Aubrac
DepartmentAveyron
TerritoriesMassif Central, Midi-Pyrénées
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Saint Geniez d'Olt et d'Aubrac8.1 km (16 min)
Trélans8.9 km (21 min)
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt10.6 km (18 min)
Saint-Martin-de-Lenne12.8 km (21 min)
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt13.4 km (22 min)
Pierrefiche14.4 km (23 min)
Saint-Pierre-de-Nogaret14.5 km (30 min)
La Capelle-Bonance14.5 km (21 min)
Campagnac15.6 km (29 min)
Les Hermaux17.5 km (38 min)
Saint-Saturnin-de-Lenne18.3 km (26 min)
Vimenet19.3 km (31 min)
Lassouts21 km (28 min)
Banassac-Canilhac22 km (32 min)

Things to see and do

This is the third bridge built here in the valley.

Places of interest

Monuments

Photos

The castle
The castle
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Village of Pomayrols
Village of Pomayrols
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The commune
The commune
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Village of Pomayrols - ​​Southwest View
Village of Pomayrols - ​​Southwest View
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The castle
The castle
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Fountain
Fountain
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Lot Valley
Lot Valley
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The town hall
The town hall
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The castle
The castle
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Hamlet of Chipole
Hamlet of Chipole
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Church of La Boulesq
Church of La Boulesq
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Village of Pomayrols - ​​Southeast
Village of Pomayrols - ​​Southeast
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Arcades of the stables
Arcades of the stables
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The monument to the dead
The monument to the dead
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
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St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
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St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
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Oratory of the 12th century
Oratory of the 12th century
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The 12th century Saint-Georges church
The 12th century Saint-Georges church
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St. George's Church
St. George's Church
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St. George's Church
St. George's Church
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Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities are numerous between river and mountain, fishing, water sports, swimming, mountain bikes and hiking.

Saint-Geniez d'Olt, 7 km, has all the facilities for the practice of these activities.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Introduction to stone cutting
Arts and Crafts55 € to 140 € Saint-Martin-de-Lenne (6.4 km)
Caving for all levels
Sports sensations35 € La Canourgue (15.8 km)
Visit Benoit the artisan's cutlery workshop
Arts and CraftsFreeLaguiole (27 km)
Canyoning or Via ferrata in the Grands Causses Park
Sports sensations40 € Millau (42 km)
Discover Tarn by canoe & kayak
Sports sensations24 € to 26 € Comprégnac (44 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The vaulted fountains
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy2:40Sévérac d'Aveyron (17.3 km)
Cycling on the mountains of Lévézou in Aveyron
Cycling itineraryAthletic2:35Vézins-de-Lévézou (22 km)
Short circuit laps
HikeIntermediate1:40Saint-Amans-des-Cots (35 km)
Long circuit laps
HikeIntermediate3:10Saint-Amans-des-Cots (35 km)
Around the lake of Pareloup by bike
Cycling itineraryIntermediate1:45Salles-Curan (36 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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