The eucalyptus forest

Starting from Lugné, a hamlet in the commune of Cessenon-sur-Orb, this hike will immerse you in the Mediterranean heath and the Côteaux de Cessenon. Some unusual encounters during this hike: Statue of Liberty, Eucalyptus...

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.45 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 68 m
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    Descent: - 68 m

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    Highest point: 140 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 69 m

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Description of the walk

This hike starts in the hamlet of Lugné, in the commune of Cessenon-sur-Orb, on the D14 towards Roquebrun. Park in the square in the centre of the hamlet near the Statue of Liberty. I recommend taking a stroll through this little hamlet with its paved slanting streets.

(S/E) Take the Chemin des Eucalyptus for 1 km (small paved road), pass the dog kennel and continue to the intersection with the forest track (signposted DFCI AVA10 + Pension 4 os).

(1) Take the forest track on the right.

(2) At the crossroads, ignore the track on the right that leads to the orientation table and continue left towards the Sentier des Eucalyptus.

(3) At the three-way junction, keep left and follow the Sentier des Eucalyptus (signposted variant 2.5 km towards point 3-2-1)

(4) At the DFCI 525 water tank, turn left and stay on the main track.

(5) At the next junction, ignore the track that branches off to the right and follow the one on the left.

(6) Stay on the left track.

(7) Turn left onto the dirt road that runs alongside the vineyards until you reach the car park.

(8) At the car park, turn left onto the tarmac road to return to the junction you passed on the way there.

(1) Continue on the right and return to the starting point via the same route as on the way there (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 72 m - Hamlet of Lugné - Orb (fleuve)
  2. 1 : km 1.08 - alt. 73 m - Forest track on the right
  3. 2 : km 3.36 - alt. 136 m - Continue to the left
  4. 3 : km 4.06 - alt. 126 m - Keep to the left
  5. 4 : km 4.32 - alt. 122 m - Turn left
  6. 5 : km 4.59 - alt. 117 m - Continue to the left
  7. 6 : km 5.07 - alt. 106 m - Continue to the left
  8. 7 : km 5.77 - alt. 85 m - Turn left
  9. 8 : km 6.14 - alt. 75 m - Turn left
  10. S/E : km 7.45 - alt. 72 m - Hamlet of Lugné

Notes

No difficulties. The circuit can be completed in trainers, following the ONF trail.

Worth a visit

Replica of the Statue of Liberty
Eucalyptus wood
Millennium olive tree (towards Roquebrun)
Roquebrun
Berlou orientation table

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 24 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
josiane.moucky
josiane.moucky

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy walk when it's not too hot

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FYDGY34
FYDGY34

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice, easy hike with not many eucalyptus trees lol

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Bontemps Daniel
Bontemps Daniel

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk.

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Biencourt jc
Biencourt jc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, peaceful walk through the pretty little village of Lugné with its Statue of Liberty. Please note that parking spaces are limited and reserved for residents, so it is best to park in the car park 1 km from the village.

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boule
boule

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

pleasant atmosphere but too many slopes

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beda37
beda37

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a lovely, interesting hike with beautiful views and unexpected sights
i highly recommend it

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Lo Joanòt
Lo Joanòt

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short family hike on a wide trail, with no difficulty and pleasant views. The term "wood" is a bit pretentious, as the eucalyptus trees are sparse.

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Noëlle Muller
Noëlle Muller

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A great sunny hike 🌞 in the woods, very pleasant and worth repeating in another season, such as autumn

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lofaro
lofaro

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and very pleasant hike, the information provided is accurate. We had a wonderful time in the countryside

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mandarine34
mandarine34

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great hike. Very well marked on Visorando. Easy to do as a day trip. I've already recommended it because it's very pleasant. Not knowing anything about eucalyptus trees, I found it very interesting. Enjoy the hike... 🙂

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dromois57
dromois57

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the woods. It's a shame that the eucalyptus trees are only present on the last third of the route.
No need to park in Lunyé, there's a car park right at the start of the walk, which saves you more than a kilometre on the road.

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holliwood
holliwood

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, but it is best to park at point 8 (car park) to avoid walking along the road between Lugné and point 1.
From the car park, head to point 1, which is very close by, to start the hike.

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LAVIATEUR
LAVIATEUR

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The perfect route for a family outing or getting back into exercise, approximately 8 km
Trails and paths Very easy to navigate.
Gentle slopes make for an easy climb
Several possible starting and finishing points, parking available in the small hamlet.
Splendid views of the landscape and surroundings.
In October, the colours are extraordinary, especially on the vineyards.

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cvalflo
cvalflo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy hike.

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Christian81
Christian81

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike, starting with a slight climb followed by a gentle descent. Not much shade overall.

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