Outings in Cournonsec

Short horse ride in the surroundings of Le Pouget, departing from Le Clos d'Alice horse riding centre.

This journey will take walkers to the starting point, Pierrre space of Laroque, the highest point of the ride, the rock of Cayla. From this cliff, you can admire beautiful landscapes open to the Hérault Valley and a breathtaking panorama of…

The route will take you to two hills, Maluber and Mougno, remnants of two volcanic emission points, located on either side of a Causse, former lava lake and center of a main crater. Along the trail, basalt blocks are numerous. In places, stratified…

From Villeneuvette, renowned for its royal factory, this family walk offers you a relaxing time in the shade of plane trees and discover the hydraulic heritage remains.

At the heart of a classified site, rich in natural discoveries, geological and landscape, the trail winds through the vineyards, climbs into the scented scrubland and joined the cliffs. In the background, the silhouette of Vissou serves as a…

The path of the béals, small irrigation canals with ancestral origins, allows you to take paths by which pedestrians or animals could reach the agricultural land of the Causse. They will lead to several points of view, from where you can admire…

Protected area, site of the coastal conservatory. Itinerary through the pine forest by paths and trails to the dike bordering the Ponant pond.

Follow the signs and walk 6 km in the heart of a vineyard property: 115 ha of beautiful and authentic nature! As you walk along the vineyard trail, discover the Domaine d'Anglas in all its forms: history, vineyards and wine, the great natural…

Through vineyards and olive groves, along with large crops, this walk takes you to discover past and present agriculture. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding pechs. The opportunity also to discover the local heritage (cross, chapel,…

Overlooking the medieval city of Sauve, this rocky chaos presents a magical landscape where vegetation and rocks with astonishing shapes mingle. Follow the yellow markings. An educational and fun break to take during your journey with "Crunch…

Outing around the Orb Mountains and the Wind Farm.

Botanical trail. During the walk, you will cross two rivers (be careful during spates). Ask for information at Camplong town hall. The landscape changes as the walkers progress. You may meet mountain bikers coming the opposite way. Boar hunting…

12th century chapel built on the hill of Saint Sauveur to the northwest of the village square. It dominates the ancient chestnut grove and protects the village.

Visit the wind Camp Negro Park, installed in spring 2009. Mining Conversion and transition in the former mining (coal) and stunning views. The walk from the school of Camplong is generally easy and enjoyable, despite some steep climbs. However,…

The Notre-Dame-de-Capimont sanctuary, dedicated to the Virgin, overlooks the Orb valley, perched 400 meters above Lamalou-les-Bains and Hérépian. It bears witness to the religious past of the neighboring villages. We discover in the middle of…

A walk through the forest and the gorges to a very famous site: the Navacelles Cirque. Depart from the plateau of the Causses de Campestre-et-Luc, at an average altitude of 650 m, and arrive at the bottom of a massive cirque at an altitude of…

This walk will lead you to the Knights Templar village of La Couvertoirade. Take the GR 71 to the northern edge of the Luc estate, on the right of the D 273 road. Follow the GR to La Couvertoirade without changing direction. After passing through…

A hike in the heart of the town of La Couvertoirade, where you will discover a landscape caussenard, vestiges of the past (rock shelters, cazelles dry stone walls and enclosures, caussenardes farms with their traditional architecture), a kind…

This short and varied walk offers beautiful views over the mountains around Mélagues. Walk up along the GR 71, past Cayourtes and Planquettes Farms to Mélagues along the path which children once used to get to school.

In the 1950s, the quil (small tower) was built by the shepherd Léon Gastines, who used to watch the flocks in Les Planquettes. As he watched his flocks, stone by stone, over the days and weeks, the tower started to take shape and became a pretty…

Easy short walk offering you the chance to admire the wild and rural surroundings of Mélagues. Pass the Vayssède Farm and make your way to the village via the ford over the Thalis Nuéjouls confluence.

Pleasant walk, admire the exceptional plant and animal life along the mountain paths and trails and breathe the fresh fragrance of the wild plants to be found along the way.

Admire the beautiful views over the farms of Mélagues during this short walk. Pass behind the forestry house and return to Mélagues via the small wooden bridge.

This adventurous walk offers magnificent views over the mountains of Aveyron and Hérault from the O.N.F watchtower. Pass the Cayla Forestry House and walk past Rascas Lake (D.F.C.I. water reserve). Return to Mélagues via the GR71.