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Villemagne-l'Argentière walks
The Causse de Boussagues
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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.
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 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.
La Serre from Boussagues
4.76 mi
+571 ft
-584 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Tour-sur-Orb (Hérault)
A walk through the hills above the medieval village of Boussagues, amongst the vineyards and ancient terraced fields, which can be extended with a visit to the village.
Notre-Dame de Capimont circular
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.
Croix de Baussels, Usclade Forest as seen from Lamalou-les-Bains
5.07 mi
+928 ft
-928 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Lamalou-les-Bains (Hérault)
A short walk through the forest, starting from Lamalou-les-Bains. You’ll begin by following the Passapaïs greenway to the small village of Poujol-sur-Orb. There are a few views of the Caroux mountain as you climb, then the walk continues through the forest, and as you head back down towards Lamalou, you’ll pass through the magnificent Usclade pine forest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Tour-sur-Orb and Boubals via the Brousson Chapel
3.63 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from La Tour-sur-Orb (Hérault)
A lovely walk through vineyards and holm oak woods.
Along the banks of the Orb, starting from La Tour
3.21 mi
+177 ft
-190 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from La Tour-sur-Orb (Hérault)
An easy walk along the banks of the Orb between La Tour-sur-Orb and Le Mas Blanc.
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.
Estréchoux circular loop
9.15 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,260 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Graissessac (Hérault)
A very pretty, unmarked hike, taking paths and trails that sometimes run along the hillside and reveal varied landscapes, including the remains of mining activity, in the hinterland of western Hérault.
There are a series of ascents and descents, but they do not require significant physical effort. It is a complete change of scenery for hikers looking for diversity.
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.
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