We last did this walk a year ago, but it was cold and windy so we did not stop for too long. This time it was warmer and after following tracks trough the vineyards and by a converted mill on the Hérault, we were able to stroll round the village and visit the cemetery at the end of the walk.
Distance: 6.5 km
Leader: Celia
Through vineyards and olive groves, past the Canal de Gignac, to the 12th century chapel of Saint Sylvestre des Brousses, with good views over the surrounding countryside, the walk is mainly on paths and tracks, with a slight climb to the chapel.
To get to the start of this walk – on entering Aniane take the D27 North and park near Restaurant La Terrasse on the small industrial estate a few hundred metres from the centre.
Distance: 8 km
Leader: Celia (and thanks Andrew for the last bit)
A walk in the Foret de Parlatges, as described in L’Hérault a Pied. PR20 – variante.
Starting from the car park which is at the end of the track leading from St Pierre de la Fage, following forest tracks which tend to go uphill, although not steeply.
Distance: 5.5 km
Leader: Celia
A good walk for a sunny and unusually warm November morning. We started from the parking place just above the village of les Vailhes, following the lower track just above the lake and returning by the higher track, with spectacular views which are always different depending on the season.
This walk was 7 km long; it can be extended to 9 km by starting from the large car park by the lake and climbing up past the chapel. Or of course you can extend it to go as far as the dam at the other end of Salagou.
Leader: Celia
A pleasant walk in the Escandorgue. We enjoyed the autumn colours along the forest tracks,
the views towards Salagou and the sea
and occasional sightings of funghi.
Another sunny walk through vineyards and olive trees to the 12th century chapel of Saint Sylvestre des Brousses, with good views over the surrounding countryside.
The route passes over the Canal de Gignac.
We passed an interesting mas with a mangeoire which could be useful for Martine when she has moved to her new apartment.
We returned through the vineyards. There are many possibilities for walks to do in this area – eg to the Pont de Diable, Puechabon, St Jean de Fos.
Distance: 8 km
Leader: Celia
Details of the walk can be found here
A peaceful sunny there and back walk for a Thursday morning, following the minor road from Lunas to Laval de Nize. The chapel at Laval de Nize is by the stream – an ideal place for a summer picnic.
On the way we passed the Fontaine des Yeux. The water there is said to be good for the eyes, the idea being to dip your handkerchief in the water and then leave it hanging there. Unfortunately we only had tissues.
Leader: Celia
Distance: 9 km
Details of the walk can be found here
Lavel de Nize is at the start of another walk which follows the Nize and climbs up through the forest, returning by the village of Briandes. To be done when there is less water about!
