AROUND THE PEYROUSE at FONTCOUVERTE - Corbières Minervois Tourism

Distance: 6,4 km

Duration (average) : 02:00

Level: Easy

Elevation: 135 D +

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Departure: FONTCOUVERTE

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At the water's edge

This walk allows you to admire the contrasts of color provided by the red earth and to rub shoulders with the Alaric mountain in its foothills before exploring the alleys of the village.

Walking

Ranking & labels

Vignobles et Découvertes

Your itinerary

FONTCOUVERTE

IGN map reference (s): IGN 2446 West

Getting to the starting point

Step 1

Go down to rue de Fontcalel, take chemin de la Piscine on the left (south) and leave the village. Turn right then left, pass the tennis court and continue along the alley of plane trees. It leads to the Fontcalel source.

Step 2

Just after, climb the path to the left towards the pine forest for 750 m.

Step 3

On the flat surface, take the track to the left, then take the uphill path to the right. It winds through junipers and pines, climbs in the woods (follow the markings carefully) then leaves the pine forest before reaching the Trote-Cos terrace (viewpoint over the plain and Fabrezan).

Step 4

The path goes to the right at the edge of the plain in the middle of the red land (view opposite on the foothills of the Alaric). Go as close as possible to the hill on the right and pass above a plot of vines.

Step 5

Follow the track to the left towards Les Vals for 1,6 km. It runs along scrubland, then clumps of boxwood and cypress, with the Alaric in sight.

Step 6

Go down the road to the right towards La Maillole, then continue to the right to reach the village.

Be careful, the fire risk is often high, especially in summer, and can lead to flower bed closures. Find out before you go consulting the fire risk map for outdoor activities.
Fires strictly prohibited. Do not smoke and never throw cigarette butts in nature. Fires are numerous and catastrophic in our region. In the event of a fire or accident: give alert 18 or 112 from a cell phone.
Protect yourself from the sun and take enough water with you.
Avoid picking flowers and plants. Take all your trash. Close fences and keep dogs on a leash in pasture areas, villages and protected areas.

Mountain bike routes: the routes are often shared with hikers or other users (cars, tractors, etc.). Be careful and always anticipate that a pedestrian may be present around a bend to have time to brake if necessary. Pedestrians have priority in principle, slow down at crossings or stop if the configuration of the terrain requires you to do so.
Thank you and happy hiking!

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