An IGN TOP25 map for exploring Albi and its surroundings
The IGN TOP25 Albi 2241SB map is the ideal tool for planning hikes, walks, and nature outings in the Tarn region. It covers an area rich in heritage, characterful villages, and rolling landscapes, centering on Albi, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Gaillac, and Monestiés.
With its 1:25,000 scale, this map offers a highly detailed view of the terrain. It allows you to identify paths, minor roads, trails, woodlands, rivers, springs, hamlets, and buildings. It is therefore particularly well-suited for walkers who wish to plan a precise route and easily navigate the area.
It is also very useful for organizing cycling trips or more leisurely outings. Its level of detail allows you to visualize secondary roads, access points, the lay of the land, and tourist attractions.
Hiking, heritage, and villages in the Tarn
The area covered by this map is perfect for combining hiking, heritage, and local discovery. Around Albi, trails wind through diverse landscapes featuring hillsides, vineyards, valleys, villages, woods, and small streams.
The map covers locations such as Albi, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Monestiés, Gaillac, Cahuzac-sur-Vère, Labastide-de-Lévis, Rivières, Cestayrols, and Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux. It enables you to plan outings across a rich territory that encompasses an episcopal city, *bastides* (fortified medieval towns), the Gaillac vineyards, and the Tarn countryside.
There are numerous places to discover: the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, the Cagnac Mining Museum, the Jardin de Paradis, the Domaine de la Verrerie, Cap Découverte, and the Cayla area. This map helps connect these sites and better organize your days of exploration. A precise tool for navigating the terrain
The IGN Rando Albi 2241SB map contains all the essential details for planning a hike. Transportation routes are shown in detail, right down to the smallest footpath. Buildings, woodlands, isolated trees, rivers, and springs are also marked.
The terrain is depicted using contour lines, which are very useful for anticipating ascents, descents, and hilly sections. Marked trails and tourist information round out the map's features.
Measuring 96 x 132 cm, this map offers a clear, comprehensive view of the area. It perfectly complements GPS apps or digital tracks while remaining a reliable paper resource for planning and following your routes.
Municipalities covered:
Albi, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Monestiés, Le Sequestre, Le Verdier, Marnaves, Saint-Marcel-Campes, Cahuzac-sur-Vère, Terssac, Broze, Andillac, Labastide-de-Lévis, Les Cabannes, Senouillac, Milhavet, Amarens, Virac, Sainte-Croix, Rivières, Loubers, Gaillac, Cestayrols, and Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux.
Places to discover:
Saint-Michel, Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, Domaine de la Verrerie, Cagnac Mining Museum, Le Cayla, Jardin de Paradis, and Cap Découverte.
Map highlights:
- IGN TOP25 map covering the Albi area
- Reference 2241SB
- 1:25,000 scale
- High cartographic precision
- Detailed roads, tracks, and trails
- Terrain relief shown via contour lines
- Woods, rivers, springs, buildings, and landmarks indicated
- Marked trails and tourist information included
- Covers Albi, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Gaillac, and several villages in the Tarn department
- Ideal for hiking
- Useful for leisurely walks, cycling trips, and sightseeing
- Dimensions: 96 x 132 cm
- Reliable paper format to complement a GPS or app
FAQ
What area does the IGN TOP25 Albi 2241SB map cover?
It covers the area around Albi, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Monestiés, Gaillac, Cahuzac-sur-Vère, Labastide-de-Lévis, Cestayrols, and several neighboring communes in the Tarn department.
Is this map suitable for hiking?
Yes. Its 1:25,000 scale is ideal for hiking. It allows for precise reading of tracks, terrain relief, marked trails, and landmarks.
Are marked trails indicated?
Yes. Marked trails and tourist information are shown on the map.
What is the scale of this map?
The scale is 1:25,000. This means that 1 cm on the map corresponds to 250 m on the ground.
Which tourist sites can be located using this map?
The map allows you to locate sites such as the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, the Cagnac Mining Museum, the Jardin de Paradis, the Domaine de la Verrerie, Le Cayla, and Cap Découverte.
Why choose a TOP25 map for the Albi area?
Because it offers a very high level of detail. It is ideal for planning a hike, scouting out trails, understanding the terrain, and discovering the villages and tourist sites around Albi.
