4 July 2019 – Les Salces

This week we propose a relatively level walk of about 6 km in the forest area south of Les Salces. We have done this walk several times over the years.

The walk is all on forest tracks, is relatively easy, and is mostly shaded. The first part rises gently over several km, with a few steeper sections, and at the end we have views towards St. Jean de la Blaquiere and across the Lergue valley. The return descends gently to the Marguerite river valley before a final ascent back to Les Salces.

The forecast for Thursday is for the hot weather to continue, mostly full sun, and some breeze.

As usual we shall meet outside the Luteva Cinema at 8:50, ready to depart at 9:00. The walk will start from the car park in Les Salces at about 9:30. We should be back in Lodeve by 13:00.

Leader: Andrew
Distance: ~6 km, climbing about 100 m in total
Bring: Water, sun protection.

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16 May 2019 – Saint Privat and Les Salces

This week there will be a choice of two walks, both starting in St Privat.

Pam will lead a circular walk via Les Salces, from where the walk climbs up to the head of the valley, circles west behind St Privat before descending to the Truscott house. The total distance is about 9 km, with 200 m of climbing, and it is all on relatively good tracks.

Ben will take another group on a bird song walk which will be shorter and more relaxed. There will also be a gentle initial climb of about 200 metres, and we should meet the other group towards the end of their walk. We will take time to stop off at various strategic points to admire the beautiful views and to listen and try to identify birds from their songs.

The weather is expected to be warm, with some sun and a light wind from the south, excellent walking weather. There is not a lot of shade on either walk.

Both walks will finish at Ben and Pam’s house, where we are invited for a light buffet at about 13h. If you are NOT a habitual member of the walking group, please let Pam and Ben know that you are coming, so that they have a rough idea of numbers – at peter.truscott{at}orange.fr – with the {at} replaced by the ‘at sign’ (arobase).

As usual we shall meet outside the Luteva Cinema at 9:50, ready to leave at 10:00. The walks will start from the parking area at the beginning of St Privat, on the D153 at the junction with Chemin des Rougeos, at about 10:30.

Leaders: Ben & Pam
Distance: 3 km or 9 km

A walk from St. Jean de la Blaquiere to Les Salces

I tried to lead this walk in 2015 only to find that the river was blocked just South of Les Salces so we had to turn back.  So fingers crossed for this time.  We shall start out from the main square in St. Jean and follow the Ruisseau de Ste. Marguerite to Les Salces and return via the Bruyeres des Salces.It is an undulating walk over chemins and vineyard paths. The weather is forecast to be dry with some wind and this walk, much of which is through vines and trees is not too exposed. It is between 9 and 10 km so we should arrive back in St. Jean by 1.30 and at Luteva by 2.00. (If necessary it can be shortened.)

The meeting place will be at Luteva at 9:50 for a 10.00 start. For those meeting in the main square in St. Jean, the walk will start at 10.30.

21 September 2017 – Les Salces

This week we propose a relatively level walk of about 7 km in the forest area south of Les Salces. We have done this walk several times over the years.

The walk is all on forest tracks and is relatively easy. The first part rises gently over several km, with a few steeper sections, and at the end we have views down to St. Jean de la Blaquiere and across the Lergue valley. The return descends gently to the Marguerite river valley before a final ascent back to Les Salces. The forecast for Thursday is for a return to the normal quiet and sunny weather for September.

As usual we shall meet outside the Luteva Cinema at 9:50, ready to depart at 10:00. The walk will start from the car park in Les Salces at about 10:30. We should be back in Lodeve by 13:30.

Leader: Andrew
Distance: 7 km, climbing about 100 m in total

4 May 2017 – Flowers around Les Salces

This is a circular walk of about 8 km starting at Les Salces and climbing up about 200 m, on small tracks and paths.
Note that this is NOT the longer and more difficult walk that was discussed last week.

This is a walk around the hillsides above St. Privat and Les Salces, where there are many wild flowers at the moment. The walk starts at Les Salces, and then proceeds West past St. Privat, before returning by a higher route, via Pioch Redon. It does involve some ascents, though generally on good tracks, and the overall distance is about 8 km.

As usual we shall meet at the Luteva Cinema at 09:50, ready to depart at 10:00. The walk itself will start from the car park in Les Salces at about 10:30. We should be back in Lodeve by 14:00.

Leader: Ben
Distance: 8 km
Climb: ~200 m

17 September 2015 – From Saint Jean de la Blaquière along the Marguerite

The plan was to follow the Marguerite north to Les Salces following vineyard tracks, continuing through the village and returning over the Bruyeres. However as the stream before Les Salces was unpassable – the diggers were out in force! – we had to turn back.

An enjoyable walk anyway through the vineyards

Leader: Jenny
Distance: 7.28 km
Thanks to Mike for the photos

Details of the route can be found here