Boucle de l'Airette, Mons.

Boucle de l'Airette. Around 2H. GR7 and tracks. It's possible to do this walk in several different ways. Firstly take D908 to Mons la Trivalle then the little road from Mons through Les Pradels and up to park at the Col de Cazagat. This is a tiny bumpy, winding little road but the views are worth the effort and it saves walking to this point. From here take the track down to L'Airette a house on the side of what was only a few years again a pretty dammed lake. The take runs behind the house and if you are not bothered about seeing the lovely waterfalls further up, you can leave the track on the little blue path on your right to join the GR7 further up. The waterfall is a little further on, just after where the GR crosses the stream. A lovely spot for swimming on a summers day. Now find the GR above you and head up through the trees following the red/white markers to meet the cobbled path a little further up. It's pretty here and watch out for mouflon, they love it here. Soon you will hear the sound of peacocks as you near Bardou. This is a little privately owned hamlet that sits prettily in this beautiful valley, surrounded by the lovely Espinouse mountains. If you're feeling a little more energetic continue on the GR to reach the Col de Bardou, then go left on the little blue path for about 200m to where you will find one of the most stunning views in the area. Bau Filliti, a lovely lookout high above the Herci gorge is a wonderful spot for a picnic. Returning to the GR,then head back down the red/yellow route to either the yellow route back to Bardou or the blue route to Pibons. If taking the yellow route just follow the little road back down which you can do anyway if you don't fancy anymore climbing. The little blue route brings you out a short way down from Pibons, where you can cross the little road and follow the yellow path back to the car park or go right back up the road to return to the parking. Lots of different ways of enjoying a lovely short walk in the mountains.