Start at the village exit, following the blue signs for Route de Villepassans.
Take the Chemin des Aires.
The path is very steep and climbs sharply until you reach the road, which you cross. Take the path opposite that climbs up to the left.
When you reach the water tower, turn left towards a relay antenna, then take the partially paved path opposite that winds through the vineyards.
At the end of this "road", turn left onto a path that runs alongside a property planted with almond trees and continue straight ahead, following the blue markings. You will enter a pine forest. Continue along the only path to reach a burnt area. You will see a hamlet below: Fonjun. Turn left onto a path that runs alongside vineyards. At the end of the path, turn left onto a path that goes around the Puech des cabanes and passes a well. Continue along this path uphill until you see the village of Cébazan below. Turn right and follow this path. After a slight climb, descend towards a lime kiln and a picnic area. Take the path opposite that climbs uphill. You will walk along heathland where you can see drystone shelters. When you reach a tarmac road, follow it for a few metres, then turn right onto a small path that descends. From here, you can see the St Chinian mill on your left. Follow this tiny path. At the bottom, turn left, then straight on to the ruins of Le Vignalet. Climb up to a house with cypress trees. You will come out on the same route you took on the way there. Return by the same route. At the water tower, you can turn left to see the mill.
Saint-Chinian mill
From the Moulin de Saint-Chinian to Fonjun.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.64 km -
Average duration: 2h 45 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 185 m -
Descent: - 180 m -
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Highest point: 262 m -
Lowest point: 125 m
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Country:
France
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Area: Massif central -
District:
Saint-Chinian (34360) -
Start/End: N 43.41964° / E 2.944371° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 2545OT -
Hour-by-hour weather
Photos
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 125 m - route de villespassans
- 1 : km 1.25 - alt. 221 m
- S/E : km 7.64 - alt. 125 m
Notes
Walking shoes.
Please note that the path is difficult to walk on after heavy rain.
Reviews and comments
4.3 / 5
4.3 / 5
4.3 / 5
Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant walk on a weekday, starting from the mill. Wear hiking boots as the ground is stony but alternates with paved roads. Only a short section on a 'clapas' (stone wall) may seem challenging most of the drystone shelters are unrestored and there are vineyards in the landscape. Not to be done in hot weather or after rain. Watch out for herds of animals along the route. Fortunately, the dogs we saw were not with the herd when we left the car park, but there is a sign warning of them on the left-hand path from the mill and we could hear them barking.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Dec 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A beautiful hike accessible to all. Beautiful landscapes
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
The start was a little difficult because it was very steep, but otherwise it was a very pleasant and easy hike with magnificent views
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No
A really peaceful walk with lots of views of Saint-Chinian. The walk does not go past the mill; you have to make a small detour. Please note that there is very little shade
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
We started the circuit at the water tower as indicated in a notice. However, we followed clearly marked blue signs that corresponded to the description except at the end, where we ended up on the road and climbed up to the mill. Beautiful views and passable paths except after rain and to be avoided in the height of summer.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Great route with incredible, breathtaking views. The paths are well marked, but without the app, you'll get lost.
What's more, if you follow the Visiorando app, you'll go in the opposite direction to what Natura 2000 suggests, so maybe it's better signposted in the other direction! Worth checking out
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
I wanted to record the route of this hike, but straight lines are distorting the route on my Android phone
, even though I set the app to use unlimited battery.
The same thing happens on the French side, even though I have a subscription to Visorando.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
a short, interesting hike in the morning, because at lunchtime we went to a restaurant
everyone enjoyed the hike because the weather was nice
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Nice walk. A bit busy on Sundays. Beautiful view. Route explanations correct but not perfect.
Worth doing.
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
An easy and pleasant hike with beautiful views. Avoid in hot weather as there is little shade.
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant short loop, the route markings are a little random in places (burnt areas that are no longer visible after a while, a fork in the path on the right at the end of the route), but the risk of getting lost is minimal with a good map
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
We were a group of people and this tour was very enjoyable, with no difficulties.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Well-marked trail. Of heritage interest with the village of drystone shelters, Notre Dame de Nazareth and the mill.
For a day's hiking, we added the Funt circuit.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
A lovely, very pleasant walk with beautiful views.
Best done in spring as there is little shade.
Thanks again
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