Mauroul, Herault, France

Beautiful early walk at Mauroul this morning. We took our break down to the waterfalls and did the short 45 minute walk around this very pretty area, following the very pretty streams. The streams are all very low at the moment but it's still a lovely cool place to walk. There are a number of picnic benches, blue markers and easy walking here. Plenty of parking and a toilet too. When you reach the village turn right up the slope to reach a small concrete track over the stream. By taking this track you can continue walking on a broad easy, level track with amazingly beautiful views of the mountains. Much of this is under the shade of trees. Finally you reach a large gate where the wide track finishes. Here you can continue on a small path up to your left to reach the col des cazalets or turning right and continuing down to the col des codouls near Le Cros, above Olargues. This walk takes about 1.30 to 2 hours depending on what you do. It's easy to reach the Montahut from here via the GR7. the lower walk is recommended for hot weather.

Mauroul, Herault.

Beautiful early walk at Mauroul this morning. We took our break down to the waterfalls and did the short 45 minute walk around this very pretty area, following the very pretty streams. The streams are all very low at the moment but it's still a lovely cool place to walk. There are a number of picnic benches, blue markers and easy walking here. Plenty of parking and a toilet too. When you reach the village turn right up the slope to reach a small concrete track over the stream. By taking this track you can continue walking on a broad easy, level track with amazingly beautiful views of the mountains. Much of this is under the shade of trees. Finally you reach a large gate where the wide track finishes. Here you can continue on a small path up to your left to reach the col des cazalets or turning right and continuing down to the col des codouls near Le Cros, above Olargues. This walk takes about 1.30 to 2 hours depending on what you do. It's easy to reach the Montahut from here via the GR7. the lower walk is recommended for hot weather.

Mauroul, near Olargues

Mauroul, near Olargues. This lovely walk is only short, taking around 45 minutes for an explore and enjoying the beautiful falls. The falls are wonderful. It has some wonderful mountain views if you wander out from under the trees on your way back. The most pretty village and a lovely restaurant too. Three great picnic spots and lots of information about the trees and shrubs there. I love the little story about the dragon rock; - Once there was a land of pixies and elves. The people lived peacefully in keeping with nature. One day a dragon came from over a mountain path to the valley. The people in the village were very frightened of him and asked god for his help. God answered their prayers almost straight away and the dragon was turned to stone. There he remains to this day waiting for you to visit him.

It's a circular walk, although very short I would not agree with the OT who say it is a very easy one. After parking just outside the village walk down to the first falls on a small track after that it becomes more difficult with tiny, stepped paths and a few railings. Go over the bridge to see the source- the water is like Iron brew, but the river is very pretty here. Back across the stream and following the path to your left you can visit the long waterfall and to the right you can continue with the walk and takes in a number of lovely falls. This walk has lots of ups and downs, step little paths and slippy paths when wet but is an absolute delight.

Mauroul, near Olargues.

Lovely walk around Maroul and the beautiful waterfalls today. It's just a short walk and takes no longer than an hour but we strung it out with a picnic and lots of fun playing with our dog in the water. Our granddaughter loved it too. Blue markers. Can be slippery in wet weather and not easy for anyone with mobility problems as it's steep and tricky in places. There is a lovely Auberge in the village too, although the walk itself has plenty of picnic benches. Very pretty.