Le Point Sublime

Gorges du Tarn, Occitanie > France

Famous viewpoint of the Tarn river Canyon. You can see vultures and birds of prey soaring and swifts flying by.

Added* by Helen Kaufmann
Most recent update 22 juli 2023

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Description

Le Point Sublime is perched on the heights of the Causse de Sauveterre plateau, You have a great view of the Gorges du Tarn. The difference in altitude is approx. 400m. The vultures hover below, swifts buzz around your ears. Among the birds you can observe are Gåsegribb, Åtselgribb, Alpeseiler, Slangeørn, Munkegribb and Alpekråke.

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Français: Ce point de vue, le plus connu de toutes les Gorges du Tarn, est aussi réputé pour être le plus grandiose. Perché sur les hauteurs du Causse de Sauveterre, on surplombe le Cirque des Baumes.

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Access

Easily accessible by road, parking available, observation points only accessible on foot. Click on the P in the map for directions. You must not be afraid of heights in order to be able to enjoy the views from the cliff edge.

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Français: Facilement accessible par la route, stationnement disponible, points d'observation accessibles uniquement à pied. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour les directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Plateau

Conditions

Rocky , Dry , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer , Spring

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

Photo by Valcraft, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Gåsegribb
(Gyps fulvus)

2. Alpeseiler
(Apus melba)

3. Åtselgribb
(Neophron percnopterus)

4. Munkegribb
(Aegypius monachus)

5. Slangeørn
(Circaetus gallicus)

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