Circular Aigues-Vives via the Chemin de la Bouissonade (Roman road)

This hike is not pleasant: too much tarmac road, too many tracks, lack of paths and, above all, this hike is not signposted. Indeed, the description does not specify the signposting. At times, we follow sections marked in yellow, red and blue, but this does not last and is not marked on the description. We don't understand anything!
Despite this, we still managed to reach our destination. !!! But not to be done in summer.

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant Sunday morning hike, under beautiful sunshine, despite a very windy area.
The climb is steady with a gentle slope.
We chose to take the path at point No. 4 (Roman road), which shortens the route slightly but takes the same amount of time as you walk more slowly on the stones.
The descent is more perilous and hard on the knees.
A perfect hike for the whole family...

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Well marked. Easy to follow.
Beautiful views. Pleasant vegetation.
Steep descent.
Would happily do it again.

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The description in the hiking guide is accurate if you read it before setting off. Of course, you need to have the IGN 1:25,000 map in your pocket, as well as a GPS device and the usual hiking equipment.
The trail is well marked; you follow tracks and paths through woods, mainly oak.
From points 5/6 on the way back, the trail is quite long with some fairly "challenging" descents.
Best avoided in hot weather and/or when there is a risk of bad weather.
To enjoy the peace and quiet and the vegetation, have a good day.

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike that is accessible to everyone. Stunning views on a clear day. Great photos taken. Well-marked trail and clear forest paths. Steep descent, however.
To be done again a little later.

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It was foggy that day, so there was little or no clear view. The climb up the wide track to point 4 is not very interesting. Between points 4 and 7, we took the Roman road (more pleasant than the road, even if the landscape is obscured by vegetation). The wheel ruts are often visible, which is quite moving. It's easy to imagine the cart driver encouraging his animals. At point 7, we got lost, caught up in our discussion, and headed north instead of descending towards the south-east (in retrospect, it was our fault because the markings and the map are clear). But it turned out to be a good thing because we then followed the route of another locally marked hike: https://www.cirkwi.com/fr/route/98725-... The route climbs due north to an altitude of 620m through a beautiful sharp limestone pavement. It then heads due east before descending southwards along a steep path through the Fournas woods. We rejoined the normal route at the last hairpin bend before the village.

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

This route is quite tedious. Most of it is along a track wide enough for large vehicles. Very occasionally, there are views towards Laurens and Autignac. The descent back down is the most difficult part, which gives this hike its medium difficulty rating.

To avoid boredom, at point 4, take the path on the right and follow the blue route to points 5 or 7. However, you will miss the views to the west between points 4 and 6.

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I agree with some of the others. We are advised to leave the path between 4 and 5, even though it is a very pleasant Roman road.
It continues between 5 and 6. It is marked in blue. This shortens the hike by 1 kilometre.

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Same comments as our March hikers.

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

There is only one problem at (3): the telephone antenna is no longer there... It is a landmark that has disappeared. Not very important since we are staying on the main path.
It's better to take the old Roman road between 4 and 5.

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I did this hike this morning. A lovely little route with no particular difficulties.
Just one small downside (in my opinion) hy, between landmarks 4 and 5,
do they send people onto the road when there is a magnificent path waiting for them?
Same comment between points 5 and 6 (or 5 and 7): take the path rather than the road,
it's so much nicer.

Other than that, nothing to say.
Thank you for this route.
Serge_34

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant parish-specific to Brittany walk, well described. In winter, the oak trees have no leaves, so we were able to admire the landscape! Of course, there is a section of tarmac road, but that's all the more reason to walk quickly to get it over with!

Machine-translated

Hello,

Thank you for the information you have provided us about this hike.
On Visorando, nothing is set in stone and changes are always possible.
The author will certainly use this information to update the description and route.

See you soon!

Machine-translated

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2010
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I did this hike in 2010 to walk along the Roman road that connected Béziers to Cahors. It's a shame that the route you describe completely avoids this piece of the region's ancient history. To walk this section of the ancient road, all you had to do at marker 4 was follow the path that runs alongside the tarmac road to marker 6. There you could have seen some traces of the chariots of the time engraved in the stone of the road.
Best regards.

Machine-translated

Hello,

Reliability of description: Average

Did the description cause any problems? If so, how can this be remedied? Can you make any suggestions?

See you soon

Machine-translated