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Notre-Dame de Capimont circular
Visorando Member
3.29 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Lamalou-les-Bains (Hérault)
A short walk with a historical focus and a beautiful view over the valley. This route takes you on a wide circular route, allowing you to discover a thoroughly pleasant and refreshing historical and religious site.
In the Écrivains Combattants National Forest
6.67 mi
+2,477 ft
-456 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lamalou-les-Bains (Hérault)
This route runs entirely through the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. It passes through two typical villages and offers numerous panoramic views of the Orb Valley, the Monts d’Orb, the Montagne de l’Espinouse and the Caroux Plateau. Charles Péguy, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Paul Nizan (Les chiens de garde), Robert Desnos and hundreds of others await us in the Forêt Domaniale des Écrivains Combattants.
From Poujol-sur-Orb to the Forêt Domaniale des Écrivains Combattants
7.35 mi
+1,644 ft
-1,644 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Poujol-sur-Orb (Hérault)
From Poujol-sur-Orb to the Forêt Domaniale des Écrivains Combattants, with ascents via the Croix des Baussels, Combes and theGR®7, and a descent through the village of Le Vernet and then La Borie Basse.
The Orb and Bitoulet valleys
5.00 mi
+722 ft
-722 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lamalou-les-Bains (Hérault)
A pleasant walk that climbs slightly at the start of this circuit through oak trees, leading to the small Notre-Dame de Capimont Sanctuary, a true haven of peace and coolness. Overlooking the Orb and Bitoulet valleys, you will be in the shade during hot weather and a panoramic view awaits you there.
Notre-Dame de Capimont
3.37 mi
+679 ft
-682 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Lamalou-les-Bains (Hérault)
E12th-century Romanesque chapel with a17th-century hermitage attached, it bears witness to the religious past of the neighbouring villages.
Behind the building, a steep path leads to a small chapel at the top of a monumental staircase: this is the Chapel of Sainte-Anne, mother of Our Lady. From the esplanade in front of the church, there is a superb panoramic view stretching from Carlencas to Caroux and from Pic de la Coquillade to Orb. An orientation table helps you to locate this environment.
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.
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.
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 Chapel of Saint-Vital and Roc de Bessède from Croix des Baussels
4.57 mi
+719 ft
-705 ft
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.
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.
The megalithic tombs of Combes
5.04 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,017 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Combes (Hérault)
This trail in the Forêt Domaniale des Écrivains Combattants allows you to discover megalithic tombs.
The Écrivains Combattants Forest and the Haut des Gorges de Colombières
6.76 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,191 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Combes (Hérault)
A memorial to all the writers who fought in the two world wars. The war cross carved with stars by the paths lined on either side with steles bearing the names of writers who fought during those periods. An iconic forest site that immerses us in a haven of greenery and peace. It is also a good idea to visit the top of the Colombières gorges and its climbing spots to get a perspective of the surrounding environment.
Circular Aigues-Vives via the Chemin de la Bouissonade (Roman road)
5.92 mi
+689 ft
-689 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cabrerolles (Hérault)
Hike through holm oaks and heath at the edge of the hinterland. It allows you to climb a certain height with ease (gentle slope) before descending "abruptly" via the Chemin de la Bouissonade (an old Roman road) lined with stone walls.
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.
Route des Vignes
3.33 mi
+328 ft
-302 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Cabrerolles (Hérault)
A walk amongst the vines that produce the fine wine of Faugères.
The Cabrerolles Heritage Trail
7.19 mi
+961 ft
-896 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cabrerolles (Hérault)
The Cabrerolles Heritage Preservation Association has cleared forgotten paths to create this hike, which allows you to discover sites that are emblematic of the history of this area: the Chapel of La Liquière, the Lenthéric Mills and a memorial to an Aéropostale aviator. You will also walk among the vines of the famous Faugères vineyard. The route does not pass by Cabrerolles Castle, but we highly recommend extending your hike with a return trip to this magnificent monument.Please note: this hike is not recommended in hot weather as there is not much shade.
The Lenthéric Mills
4.59 mi
+515 ft
-502 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Cabrerolles (Hérault)
Discover two interesting mills, restored by the community of communes and the Cabrerolles town hall, which bear witness to a past activity entirely different from that practised today in a predominantly wine-growing environment.
The Pic de la Coquillade from Cabrerolles
4.74 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,634 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cabrerolles (Hérault)
A magnificent hike starting from Cabrerolles, a beautiful little village with its 10th-century fortified castle. Inside the castle, you will see the magnificent Notre-Dame de la Roque Chapel.At the start of the route, you will find a botanical trail featuring different plant species and other plants, which is great fun for children. Finally, at the top of Pic de la Coquillade, you will have a splendid 360° view of Caroux, the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees.
The Forest of the Fighting Writers starting from the Col de Madale
7.10 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,247 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rosis (Hérault)
The route can be described as moderately difficult. After a short warm-up stretch through the Forêt des Écrivains Combattants to a megalithic tomb, then crossing the hamlet of Madale, this circular route continues around the Serre de la Cabrière via a track that turns into a balcony path offering beautiful views of the Madale and Colombières Gorges and the Moulin de la Fage.
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