Between Molière and Cazelle above Camarès

A short walk offering views of Montaigut Castle, Campalvié and Gissac on the horizon, as well as a bird’s-eye view of the village of Camarès.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.01 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 92 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 88 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 466 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 391 m

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Description of the walk

To reach the starting point from the centre of the village of Camarès, cross the Pont Neuf and head up to the left into Rue de l’Église. After the right-hand bend, turn left onto Rue du Cimetière. After the cemetery, turn right then left. Continue straight on along this small tarmac road, cross a small bridge and climb a series of hairpin bends. At the top of the hill, park your car on the lay-by on the left.
Note from the organiser: see the advice regarding the start of the walk

(S/E) Cross the road and take the path opposite which runs alongside a paddock on the left.

(1) After 750m, cross the path and continue straight ahead along the edge of the field. Follow this field edge for 700m until you find a path opposite that is circular and goes down to the right.

(2) At this crossroads, take the second path on the right heading west. Ignore the first one going uphill, as it is a dead end, as well as the one on the left towards the Ruisseau de Prugnes. Further on, leave the path leading to Cazelles on your left and carry straight on.

(3) At the end of the path, cross the field and head up to the left after crossing the stream. Then veer to the right.

(4) Walk for about 200m and climb up to the right to come out into a field.

(5) Follow the edge of the field opposite to rejoin the original path.

(1) Follow the edge of the field on the left to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 434 m - Open ground after Coste Rouge
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 460 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.97 - alt. 413 m - Turn right at the junction
  4. 3 : km 2.41 - alt. 394 m - Cross the field then the stream
  5. 4 : km 2.74 - alt. 405 m - Climb up to the right
  6. 5 : km 2.96 - alt. 450 m - Field edge
  7. S/E : km 4.01 - alt. 434 m - Open ground after Coste Rouge

Notes

Please note: the route follows field edges and dirt tracks.
In wet weather, the ground can be slippery and muddy.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

Tipoff
Tipoff
• Edited:

Hello,

CORRECTION: the start of the trail is not a path at all, but a cultivated field. This is disrespectful to farmers and makes it difficult to find your bearings.
The actual start of the path is at Les Cazelles, below the marked trail. Take the D101, park at the junction with the cross, cross the road and take the path opposite (it is visible on the hiking map).

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