Circuit of Cambon.

Circuit of Cambon. 8km. Around 2h. Beautiful views, some markers. This is a lovely mixed walk that is great for a hot day. Wonderful views, flowers and scenery. Turn off the D14 at the col de Fontfroide onto the D53. The temperature is always 10c cooler up here than in the valley below (18c when it was 28c below). Starting in the lovely little mountain village of Cambon with it's pretty houses and a lovely picnic area beside the beautiful river. Head up past the church on the D53.Follow the river to reach a little turn for La Pansiere. Go a short distance past and you will find a little track on your right going up through the beautiful cool beech forest. Keep left on this all the way up the hill until you reach the junction of the GR7/GR71. Now turn right onto this and you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Jaur valley, Avant Monts and the Espinouse. The route continues on the edge of the Espinouse escarpment, with views down to Olargues and the Montahuc. Finally you will reach a signpost, leave the GR and take the track to your right signposted to Cambon. This route is marked yellow. Follow it down through a wooded area to reach beautiful open fields full of wonderful meadow flowers. Magic. The route comes to a cross and then heads down to join the road just outside the village.