Description :

This hike is situated sheltered from the wind and the sun and can be done at any time of the year. Be careful in times of boar beats. Don’t forget to take some water on your hike.

Descriptif détaillé :

Follow the running trail for about 500 m. At the start of the loop hike, (1) go straight ahead towards La Peyrouse. Go down in the hollow of the stream and climb uphill again on the opposite slope.
(2) When coming out of the pine wood, turn right on the path you’ll find there. Nice view on Mont Alaric.
(3) At the next intersection turn right again. At the crossroads of the paths, (Forest Fire Protection water tank) (4) take the path to the left, walk uphill for 500 m.
You’ll re-enter the pine wood.
(5) Leave the main path and take the one to your right, going slightly downhill into the La Peyrouse woods.
The shrub vegetation here is composed of some holm oaks, Kermes oaks and cypress trees.
The Alaric is now right behind you. The path you’re on goes to a rocky track which also leads to Crémaille and Les Vals. (6) Follow this track to the right. After 1 km, the path follows an “S” shaped pattern. (7) Turn right on a path going downhill towards the La Peyrouse ravine. Walk uphill again on the other slope on the landscaped stairs. When you come to the road, (8) turn right and walk uphill till you reach the point of departure.