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Col des Ayres (630m) walks
The Dourdou valley, the ridges and the summit of Merdelou
Varied landscapes and numerous viewpoints. A few very steep climbs! Orientation table at the summit.
A few sections on roads in the valley and on tracks along the ridges (tracks built for the installation and maintenance of the wind turbines)
Rich and varied flora: in late April, a carpet of daffodils at the summit; in late June, a profusion of gentians, large daisies and… wild strawberries.
Walks near Col des Ayres (630m)
Espinouse - Colombières
On the second day, you can return to Colombières sur Orb from the summit of Espinouse via the Héric gorges.
The Maison de Peyrac - Lacaune
This final stage takes place, for the most part, in the undergrowth, on wide paths lined with wild strawberries and various fruit bushes.The path winds its way up and down until it reaches the foot of the Roc de Montalet.From there, it is the final descent towards Lacaune.
Crossing the Monts du Somail via Lac de Vesoles
In the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, you cross the Plateau du Somail at an altitude ranging between 900 and 1,000 metres, passing through forests and moorland. The balcony-like sections offer panoramic views of the valleys below and the other peaks of the Haut-Languedoc. After a break at Lac de Vesoles, a cliff-top descent overlooks the Saut de Vesoles and the Gorges du Ruisseau du Buraut, offering a bird’s-eye view of the Gulf of Lion.
From Bardou to Saint-Geniès-de-Varensal via the summit of Espinouse
Ascent of Espinouse starting from the car park before the hamlet of Bardou to Saint-Geniès-de-Varensal via the GR®7 and GRP® Tours des Monts et Lacs en Haut Languedoc. This hike is the first part of a two-day circular, completed by the ascent of Caroux, from Saint-Geniès-de-Varensal to the car park before the hamlet of Bardou.