Mons, Bardou, Heric, Gorge de Heric. 11km/4h Medium distance
and no really difficulties. Take the yellow/red lined trail from the village of
Mons up a fairly steep track for about 5km .
The trail has beautiful views of
the Jaur valley, ravine and Espinouse. It goes through mainly oak and chestnut
forest. Watch out for mouflon here, I didn't see any today but did see a
beautiful large deer near the river.
There are also woodpeckers up here and red
squirrel. Ignore all yellow, blue or red dotted trails that leave it from the
left or right (the trail does level off a little as you get near to the col du
Bardou. You now reach the GR7 at a junction of paths (If you want to have a
picnic go up the blue trail here for about 100m, it's a beautiful spot
overlooking the gorge and is my idea of heaven).
Take a right onto the GR red/white markers,
this trail is steep for about 1.5km and takes you down to a little bridge over
the river. Once over the river the trail climbs up to the hamlet of Heric and
passes some lovely pools on the way. These are a good place for another rest or
go on to the Buvette in Heric for refreshments.
Leave the GR in Heric and take
the gorge road down through the beautiful Gorge de Heric for about 5km. There
are waterfalls and pretty beaches along this route with magnificent scenery
too. In the river I spotted quite a few dippers and slender wagtails in the
water. Lots of information boards too.
Once out of the gorge follow the road a
little way and you will see some railing beside a house on your left. Follow
the yellow/red markers back to Mons though the pretty wooded path, lined by old
stone walls.
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