Louis XIV wall, which encircles Grésigne Forest, is still visible in places and passes a few metres from the La Bouygue estate, and is also very close to the mythical Pech Aguze, the Eagles' Rock, the highest point in the region (491 m).
Louis XIV wall, which encircles Grésigne Forest, is still visible in places and passes a few metres from the La Bouygue estate, and is also very close to the mythical Pech Aguze, the Eagles' Rock, the highest point in the region (491 m).
Department | Tarn |
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Departure municipality | Vaour |
Outing type | Hike |
Difficulty | Easy |
Duration | 1:00 |
Recommended period | from january to december |
Environment | Countryside |
Kilometres | 5 km |
Altitude upon departure | 480m |
Change in altitude | 15m |
Vaour Church; take the D15 towards Campagnac. After about 2 km, turn right towards Grésigne Forest (D28). Continue along the D28 for about 3 km to the hamlet of Haute-Serre. Pass through Haute-Serre and then turn right on to the small path that leads to Fontblanque. After 1 km, on the bend in the road, just before La Bouygue estate, a path follows the Louis XIV wall which encircles Grésigne Forest. Take this path to start the "Pech Aguze" (Eagles' Rock) walk.
Just before the La Bouygue estate, take the path which follows the Louis XIV wall.
Follow the Louis XIV wall to the highest point in Grésigne Forest "Le Pech Aguze" (491 m).
Continue to follow Louis XIV wall to the Fontbonne adventure park. From the Fontbonne Nature Area, follow the Regional GR to the hamlet of La Serre and then Fontblanque.
At the Fontblanque wash house, continue straight ahead to the dirt track.
Turn right towards Haute-Serre.
At Haute-Serre, turn right (follow the trail that runs parallel to the path back to where you started at La Bouygue.