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Col des Princes (589 m) walks
The megalithic tombs of Combes
Visorando member 
8.10 km
+318 m
-310 m
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Combes (Hérault)
This trail in the Forêt Domaniale des Écrivains Combattants allows you to discover megalithic tombs.
The Chapel of Saint-Vital and Roc de Bessède from Croix des Baussels
Visorando member 
7.36 km
+219 m
-215 m
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Combes (Hérault)
This varied route takes you first to the pretty hamlet of Torteillan, a true haven of peace, then, after a short climb under oak and chestnut trees, to the village of Combes. The route then follows a path leading to the Col des Princes, which rises to 588 m and is well known to cyclists. Via tracks, paths and trails, it leads to the (ruined) Chapel of Saint-Vital and the Roc de Bessède, where you can enjoy a magnificent view, at an altitude of 573 m, of the surrounding mountains and the villages of L'Horte and Taussac below.
Walks near Col des Princes (589 m)
Colombières sur Orb - Espinouse
Visorando member 
18.19 km
+1,299 m
-466 m
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Colombières-sur-Orb (Hérault)
Day one: Climb up the Colombières Gorges towards the Caroux massif. Cross the Caroux massif towards Douch, then follow the Vialais stream before climbing back up to the Espinouse massif and settling down for the night.
From Mons to Douch via Héric
Visorando member 
8.48 km
+1,044 m
-391 m
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Mons (Hérault) (Hérault)
This is the first day of the Haut Languedoc trip. It will take at least 5 hours to reach Douch. The climb to the Col de la Maure is unmarked but follows a well-marked, safe path. See § Practical information (¹).The access to the Col du Bardou is beautiful. The descent to the Ruisseau d'Héric and the climb back up to Douch via the hamlet of Héric are very varied.
Espinouse - Colombières
Visorando member 
23.20 km
+612 m
-1,451 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Rosis (Hérault)
On the second day, you can return to Colombières sur Orb from the summit of Espinouse via the Héric gorges.
From Bardou to Saint-Geniès-de-Varensal via the summit of Espinouse
Visorando member 25.59 km
+705 m
-859 m
9h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Mons (Hérault) (Hérault)
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.
