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Refuge de Font Salesse walks
Around the Caroux plateau
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6.88 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,467 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rosis (Hérault)
Walk on the Caroux plateau, which offers magnificent views of the Orb valley, the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees.
The Caroux plateau via the Refuge de Font Salesse and the Gorges d'Héric
8.35 mi
+3,205 ft
-3,205 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mons (Hérault) (Hérault)
This 14 km loop takes you past the main points of interest in the area: the Gorges d'Héric, the Refuge de Font Salesse, the Caroux plateau and its orientation table, and the very charming village of Héric.
Caroux, Espinouse, Heric
25.81 mi
+6,286 ft
-6,289 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Colombières-sur-Orb (Hérault)
Located in the Haut Languedoc Natural Park, the two massifs of Caroux and Espinouse offer a multitude of hikes. I suggest a two-day circuit that allows you to explore a variety of landscapes and admire the abundant wildlife (including mouflons).
The hike starts from the car park below the church in Colombières sur Orb. The bivouac area is located around the summit of Espinouse. The second day is spent returning via the Heric Gorges, with the option of a final detour to the old chestnut groves on the mountainside.
The Caroux Orientation Table
6.27 mi
+2,710 ft
-2,707 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-l'Arçon (Hérault)
The Caroux Massif offers a remarkable view of the Hérault plain, the nearby Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees in the distance. The orientation table located on a belvedere is the ideal spot to enjoy this panorama.
Colombières sur Orb - Espinouse
11.30 mi
+4,262 ft
-1,529 ft
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Colombières-sur-Orb (Hérault)
Day one: Climb up the Colombières Gorges towards the Caroux massif. Cross the Caroux massif towards Douch, then follow the Vialais stream before climbing back up to the Espinouse massif and settling down for the night.
Le Caroux from the hamlet of Douch
9.18 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,512 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rosis (Hérault)
This is the third day of the Haut Languedoc journey, which will allow you to discover the Carroux plateau, deliberately abandoned by man. Landscapes as far as the eye can see in characteristic purple heather.
Looking at the route on the map, it is possible to shorten or adjust the hike, but a good sense of direction is essential.
The Caroux balcony
8.21 mi
+3,458 ft
-3,474 ft
6h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Rosis (Hérault)
Halfway up the Caroux Plateau.
Please note: this hike is for fairly experienced walkers, but offers spectacular views.
Le Caroux from Les Avels
8.43 mi
+1,850 ft
-1,854 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rosis (Hérault)
The Caroux is a mountain range with steep slopes and significant elevation changes. The plateau is dotted with purple heather and peat bogs. It overlooks the Orb valley and the Colombières, Héric and Bardou gorges. The 360° panorama stretches from the Montagne de l'Espinouse to the Pyrenees with the Gulf of Lion in the background. This is the most beautiful stage of this itinerary due to its location in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park.
The Caroux Plateau via the Saut de l'Âne and the Roc de Boutou
5.25 mi
+2,956 ft
-2,949 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-l'Arçon (Hérault)
Climb up a little-used path to reach the Caroux plateau. Challenging due to its configuration, the ascent in this part of the massif is wilder than the usual access routes. This hike is for experienced walkers, as the route is not always easy to find and some passages are a little difficult or exposed, but not dangerous.
Climbing the Roc du Caroux
4.44 mi
+935 ft
-915 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rosis (Hérault)
A variation on the classic Caroux plateau hike, allowing you to discover the diversity of the Haut Languedoc's flora and fauna at an altitude of 1,000 metres: deciduous and coniferous forests, streams, peat bogs, and heathland covered in broom and heather. You can also take advantage of an orientation table and sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. During the second part of the hike, you will discover the mineral world of the north and west faces of the plateau, which are wilder and less frequented, near Roc Caroux and the mouflon populations.
Circular Douch route via the Tour du Caroux and the Font Salesse refuge
5.68 mi
+764 ft
-781 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Rosis (Hérault)
A snowshoe hike on the Caroux plateau, which is not often possible. Of course, you need to have your own snowshoes, as it is almost impossible to hire them on the way there. But it was very pleasant to be able to walk with snowshoes on that day. The slight incline allows people who are not used to this activity to discover the pleasure of hiking in the snow in areas that are, in part, untouched.
GPX track required in some places.
The tour of the Caroux plateau
4.54 mi
+686 ft
-689 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Rosis (Hérault)
This iconic hike on the Caroux plateau allows you to discover the diversity of the Haut Languedoc's flora and fauna at an altitude of 1,000 m: deciduous and coniferous forests, streams, peat bogs, orientation table, and heathland covered with broom and heather. You will enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.