Tuesday 13 October 2015

La chapelle St-Pierre

La chapelle St-Pierre, La-Tour-Sur-Orb. 6km 1.45H. An easy walk through mixed, lovely countryside with wonderful views throughout.

The walk has one very gradual ascent but this brings you to a lovely spot with views all around you. From the top you can see over to the Avant Monts, Bedarieux, the Monts d'orb, Dio and Le-Bousquet-sur-0rb.

Take the little road to Mirande, on the opposite side of the river to La Tour and park next to the pretty 11th century chapel. Walk 100 metres along the concrete road towards Boubals(North). This is also the GR7.

Now turn right and take the track uphill on a zigzag to Le Pio. There are lovely views on all sides as you go up. There are lots of lovely wild flowers on the way too.  The top makes a good spot for a picnic before descending to le croix d'Alaber.

At the cross turn left and keep left on the cycle track down to the little hamlet of Boubals. Here you will join the GR7 once again as it takes a right and then a left again to join the road where you parked.

Follow the little road as it passes fields and tiny streams. We saw pomegranates,grapes, oranges and apples growing as we walked here.




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