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The sanctuary of Notre-Dame-de-Capimont

Hikes & walks in Lamalou-les-Bains

The sanctuary of Notre-Dame-de-Capimont - Hikes & walks in Lamalou-les-Bains
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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 the holm oaks a Romanesque chapel dating from the 12th century and its hermitage built much later, in the 17th century. A pleasant walk that climbs through the oaks to a small sanctuary, a true haven of peace and freshness. Overlooking the Orb and Bitoulet valleys, a panoramic view awaits you.

Description sheet

DepartmentHérault
Departure municipalityLamalou-les-Bains
Outing typeHike
DifficultyEasy
Duration3:00
Recommended periodfrom january to december
Kilometres9 km
Altitude upon departure318m
Change in altitude318m

Access

Departure car park:

Municipal football stadium - Boulevard du Mourcairol - 34240 Lamalou-les-Bains.

Reach the roundabout then turn right onto Boulevard de Mourcairol. Walk 150 m then go up the stairs to the left. Follow the path that crosses the forest of holm oaks.

Itinerary

Step 1: Reach the roundabout then turn right onto Boulevard de Mourcairol. Walk 150 m then go up the stairs to the left. Follow the path that crosses the forest of holm oaks.

Stage 2: Take the dirt track to the left for 100 m, then turn right on the path that runs along the fence of a small house and go straight up via a steep path that leads to Bardejean. Follow the cement path to the right until you reach a crossroads.

Stage 3: Take the paved road for 400 m.

Stage 4: Take the path on the left. It eventually turns into a trail. At the crossroads, go up the path on the left and arrive at the start of the access path to the sanctuary of Notre-Dame-de-Capimont.

Stage 5: Access to the sanctuary (water) and to the way of the cross of the Sainte-Anne chapel: go up to the left by the path then by the bends in the road (yellow triangle markings). Go down to the right towards the bottom of the valley and continue to the right by the cemented road of Mazelet. At the junction, go up to the right by the concrete road for 400 m.

Step 6: Go left for 200 m. At the crossroads, go up the path to the right, at a right angle. Cross the pass, continue along the path which passes at the foot of a vast property. Arriving on the access road to the property, turn right and continue for 200 m.

Stage 7: Turn left on the path through the oak grove. Take the concrete path of Bardejean on the left for 200 m, then the path on the right.

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