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Dio-et-Valquières walks
Crossing the Orb and Mare valleys
Visorando Member
13.44 mi
+1,280 ft
-2,083 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Dio-et-Valquières (Hérault)
This route runs entirely within the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. Setting off from Dio, you look out over the Orb valley before rejoining the river at Lamalou-les-Bains after crossing its tributary, the Mare, via the Pont du Diable. At the foot of the Monts d’Orb, you can see the Montagne de l’Espinouse and the cliffs of the Caroux Plateau. The views of Dio Castle, the walk through purple-coloured rock formations and a visit to the medieval village of Boussagues make this walk a delight.
Circular route between Vernazoubres and Brenas
3.32 mi
+646 ft
-636 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Dio-et-Valquières (Hérault)
Walk between the hamlet of Vernazoubres and Brenas. Passes close to Mont Caussil and returns via the Reboul traverse and the Col de la Croix de Vernazoubres.
An easy walk; all the paths are almost suitable for vehicles.
From Brenas to Valquières via the Serre de la Bardine and the Puits des Lignières
7.17 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,381 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Brenas (Hérault)
From Brenas, climb the ridge of Mont Caussil, descend to Vernazoubres via the Chemin de Campillergues, climb up to the Serre de la Bardine and walk along the lava flow, following a section ofthe GR®7to Valquières. Climb the Col des Baumes, descend to the Puit des Lignières, then head back up to the ridge of Mont Caussil before returning to Brenas via the Ségala.
Moderator’s note added on 5 June 2021: access issues to certain paths. See reviews of this walk
From Brenas to the Saint-Amans Chapel
8.30 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Brenas (Hérault)
This hike takes you from Brenas to the Saint-Amans Chapel via a fairly easy and varied route.
Campredon and Fontenilles, starting from the Bousquet d’Orb
2.97 mi
+741 ft
-741 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Le Bousquet-d'Orb (Hérault)
A circular route, following fairly wide paths, with a lovely view of the Bousquet d’Orb.
Laval de Nize Circular
3.77 mi
+827 ft
-827 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Lunas (Hérault) (Hérault)
A lovely walk through the upper cantons: along the Ruisseau de Nize, then up through the boxwood trees towards the hamlet of Briandes and back via the postman’s path.
Along the banks of the Orb, starting from La Tour
3.21 mi
+177 ft
-190 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from La Tour-sur-Orb (Hérault)
An easy walk along the banks of the Orb between La Tour-sur-Orb and Le Mas Blanc.
La Tour-sur-Orb and Boubals via the Brousson Chapel
3.63 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from La Tour-sur-Orb (Hérault)
A lovely walk through vineyards and holm oak woods.
Mont Sénégra
3.79 mi
+709 ft
-728 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Tour-sur-Orb (Hérault)
A beautiful walk through a former mining site, among chestnut trees and terraced vineyards, overlooking a magnificent landscape.
Mont Martels
3.19 mi
+354 ft
-341 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Carlencas-et-Levas (Hérault)
A walk through the Levas forest including the ascent of Mont Martels (40 m)! Lovely view of Carlencas. Along the DFCI track and paths through the woods. Very easy but unmarked: a GPS is useful.
The local road from Lieude to Causse de Carlencas
5.12 mi
+719 ft
-715 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mérifons (Hérault)
Having found traces of this local road No. 13 on the 1827 land registry, I went in search of it. It starts at La Lieude and climbs up through the Las Moles valley.
This hike is reserved for experienced hikers who are familiar with the terrain and enjoy getting off the beaten track.
The path is not always easy to follow in the ruffes (red earth).
Return via Mas Bousquet and Mas Valos le Vieux and Valos le Bas.
No markings - GPS very useful.
La Serre from Boussagues
4.76 mi
+571 ft
-584 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Tour-sur-Orb (Hérault)
A walk through the hills above the medieval village of Boussagues, amongst the vineyards and ancient terraced fields, which can be extended with a visit to the village.
Puits Durand and Chapelle Saint-Sauveur at the start of Camplong
3.31 mi
+600 ft
-600 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Camplong (Hérault)
Walk around the former mining site of Camplong, where you will find the Durand Pit headframe and, at the top of the hill, in the middle of a chestnut forest, the restored 12th-century Saint-Sauveur Chapel, which overlooks Camplong, Saint-Étienne-d'Estréchoux and Graissessac. The circular dry stone wall a few dozen metres from the sanctuary is an old cemetery.
Route of the Saint-Amans and Notre-Dame-de-Nize chapels
11.85 mi
+1,680 ft
-1,686 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Lodève (Hérault)
From Col de la Baraque to Chapelle de Saint-Amans via the ridges, then to Chapelle de Notre-Dame-de-Nize via a chestnut grove.
Montagne de la Boutine and the Saint-Fulcran Chapel
4.36 mi
+643 ft
-643 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Mérifons (Hérault)
This easy walk takes you to the Chapel of Saint-Fulcran, where tradition holds that Saint-Fulcran – Bishop of Lodève from 949 to 1006 – was born in the vicinity. You then climb along an old path to Mas de Pradels. The return journey takes you to the Montagne de la Boutine, from where you descend via a winding track.
Circular walk from Camplong to La Découverte on the left bank of the mining basin
5.73 mi
+876 ft
-873 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Camplong (Hérault)
A circular walk along good paths, taking in the impressive mining faces of the coalfield, followed by a visit to the small, restored Saint-Sauveur Chapel and its rural setting.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Roubignac on the way to Château de Lauzières
4.76 mi
+787 ft
-774 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Octon (Hérault)
Starting from Octon, this beautiful walk takes you to the ruins of Château de Lauzières and the 12th-century Romanesque chapel of Roubignac.
The Espaze arboretum
7.60 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,480 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Camplong (Hérault)
In a remote and uncrowded area, you will pass through valleys and ridges in the heart of the Monts-d'Orb national forest, renowned for its plantations of Laricio pines native to Corsica.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Roubignac via the dolmens at Octon
6.52 mi
+932 ft
-932 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Octon (Hérault)
A short but very pretty hike in the Octon hills, offering views of Lake Salagou at the start. The destination is the small Romanesque chapel of Notre-Dame de Roubignac (7), but there are other places of interest along the way, such as the dolmen and the ruins of Octon Castle, visible from the other side of the valley.
Saint-Amans Chapel from Villecun
10.72 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,594 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Olmet-et-Villecun (Hérault)
A beautiful hike with 360° views on very good paths. The ridge section is exposed to the wind.
Villecun route via the Col de la Défriché and Lavalette
9.80 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,306 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Olmet-et-Villecun (Hérault)
A pleasant walk, starting with unobstructed views of the highest peaks, then shaded after Lavalette. A short stretch of tarmac at the start and halfway along the route.
Estréchoux circular loop
9.15 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,260 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Graissessac (Hérault)
A very pretty, unmarked hike, taking paths and trails that sometimes run along the hillside and reveal varied landscapes, including the remains of mining activity, in the hinterland of western Hérault.
There are a series of ascents and descents, but they do not require significant physical effort. It is a complete change of scenery for hikers looking for diversity.
The Causse de Boussagues
9.52 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,490 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villemagne-l'Argentière (Hérault)
A lovely walk through rolling countryside, among vineyards and cherry trees, accessible to most people.
Circular walk between Pézènes-les-Mines and La Braunhe
5.87 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pézènes-les-Mines (Hérault)
For walkers who like to venture a little off the beaten track and who have a good sense of direction. A lovely walk through the maquis, the tops of the old bauxite quarries and the Bois de Levers, mostly in the shade apart from a few sections of quiet road.
Le Cayroux and its ruffes
6.99 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Puech (Hérault)
At the gateway to Lodève and Lake Salagou, on the Cayroux plateau, discover dolmens, drystone shelters and stone enclosures as you cross a landscape of "ruffes", an astonishing red earth.
Circular route along the right bank of the Cledou above Graissessac
6.94 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,030 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Graissessac (Hérault)
From the Graissessac Mining Museum via the Castan district, climb up alongside the old mining spoil heaps towards the Chapelle Saint-Laurent and Les Nières, then return via the Pommier mine, the arboretum, the Saint-Simon mine and the Chemin du Papin.
The Béals trail
2.85 mi
+653 ft
-669 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Salasc (Hérault)
Set off to explore the village of Salasc, for a refreshing break, and its partly shaded hills, which offer views of the surrounding area and the Salagou valley. The Béals are irrigation channels that have long watered the gardens and are still used today in Salasc.
This hike may be closed depending on the fire risk level. Remember to check the map.
The tour of Lake Salagou from Lodève
31.43 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,575 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Lodève (Hérault)
This varied route mainly follows small roads with little traffic.
Discover the caravels of Faugères on the Pierres Sèches route.
1.62 mi
+302 ft
-312 ft
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Faugères (Hérault) (Hérault)
A discovery walk organised by the Association des Pierres Sèches en Faugérois.A short walk accessible to all, following forgotten paths rediscovered by the Association Pierres Sèches en Faugérois. It offers the chance to discover 15 carabelles – the local name for drystone shelters – among the many found in the Faugères area. The route is fully signposted in blue.
The summit of Peyreguille as seen from the hamlet of Le Coural in Avène
2.48 mi
+774 ft
-774 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Avène (Hérault)
A short walk taking you up Mont Peyreguille, where the mobile phone mast is located, from the hamlet of Le Coural, situated a few kilometres above Avène. The walk offers views of mid-mountain landscapes; the first section is fairly shaded by the forest canopy.
Upper Orb Valley – From Avène to Rieussec via Peyreguille
7.91 mi
+1,923 ft
-1,923 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Avène (Hérault)
Avène is not just a cosmetics brand; it is also a thriving spa village in the upper cantons of the Hérault. Influenced by both the ocean and the Mediterranean, the Monts-d’Orb present striking contrasts from one slope to the other. From the Orb valley to the dry Rieussec valley via Peyreguille, the route—lovely and wooded, and therefore often shaded—alternates between south- and north-facing slopes. No fewer than six passes and four valleys are strung together in this way. Added to this is a well-preserved heritage (mill, Saint-André Chapel, etc.).
Saint-Michel de Mourcairol via the Combe de Baraban
3.97 mi
+912 ft
-906 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Aires (Hérault)
This route combines historical discoveries with breathtaking views, allowing you to see the destination of the hike before you.
Saint-Michel de Mourcairol Pic de La Coquillade
7.11 mi
+1,867 ft
-1,850 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Les Aires (Hérault)
Magnificent views that must be earned.Route through the Saint-Michel National Forest: forest of oak and mixed species, along small paths that are quite steep in places.
The ruins of Mourcairol and Cabrerolles Castle
9.56 mi
+2,638 ft
-2,638 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Les Aires (Hérault)
This challenging hike will take you along steep paths to the ruins of Mourcairol Castle and Saint-Michel Chapel, then on to the magnificent ruins of Cabrerolles Castle.
Pic de la Coquillade via the Saint-Michel Chapel
8.03 mi
+1,870 ft
-1,893 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Les Aires (Hérault)
A summit between the high cantons of Hérault and the wine-growing plain.
The Avène Spa-Goer’s Getaway
2.42 mi
+312 ft
-325 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Avène (Hérault)
This is a short circular loop through the pine forest, perfect for unwinding after the showers, baths, compresses and mist treatments.
During the climbs and descents – which are quite substantial – gaps in the pine forest offer glimpses, in the distance, of the spa complex and the surrounding hills.
Les Crozes - Vailhan loop via the ruins of Tibéret
7.83 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,263 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cabrières (Hérault) (Hérault)
A pleasant hike with remarkable views and beautiful 360° panoramas of Mont Saint-Clair and the Mediterranean, Caroux, Pic de Vissous and Mont Baudille Séranne. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Canigou massif.
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