The Heroes of Orfeuil

Park in the village square.

Yellow MTB signpost no. 8

(S/E) Starting from the Place de la Mairie in Semide, follow the yellow mountain bike markings, passing to the left of the town hall. Pass in front of the church and continue straight on. Leave the village and cycle straight on until you reach a path on the left, at the edge of the forest.

(1) Take a short detour to the left to visit the site of the former German naval gun.

(2) Return to the road.

(1) On your return, turn left to continue the ride.

(3) At the crossroads, you can turn right to visit the dry grassland site with its remarkable orchids. Otherwise, carry on straight ahead to continue along the track through the pine trees. On leaving the woodland, continue straight ahead.

(4) At the crossroads, take the path furthest to the right and follow it to a road.

(5) Turn right, taking care, onto the main road and cycle straight on until you reach the Orfeuil junction.

(6) Turn left for a round trip to visit the Orfeuil Necropolis.

(7) Return to the previous junction.

(6) Cross the road and take the C4 on the left to continue the ride, heading down towards Semide along a pleasant, smooth little road.

(8) Back in the village, turn right one last time to reach the square, staying on the main street (S/E).

Between October and February, check the hunting dates before setting off.

(2) Former German naval gun.

(3) Dry grassland with remarkable orchids.

(7) Orfeuil Cemetery.