Les Bories, Creissan

Les Bories, Creissan. 7.7km. 2H30 (you can also do the 6km variant 2H). Blue. This is an easy walk with lovely views and lots of variety. Starting at the stade in Creissan, which is just up behind the village with plenty of parking. Walking away from the village keep on the well marked trail of blue markers. There are lots of little marked trails up here but these ones are easy to spot. Finally at a junction you will reach the point where you can take the shorter route but as the route was not a long one we continued on This extra loop is rather lovely taking you down into a little reisseau and then up through vineyards with fine views. As you climb up to join the other path/road you will enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding area; the black mountains, Espinouse and Caroux. A little way after this junction take a small track to your right, that leaves the little road to cross stoney country with red rocks and spectacular views. This track climbs right up to the top of the hill before bearing left and enjoying some lovely poppy fields. Now in pine woods once again the path reaches an area of sports equipment where you can enjoy a picnic with a lovely view of the village near the water tanks before descending down to join a little road leading back into the village. The walk passes through the village centre. This village has plenty of character with a chateau and water pump. There was also a nice restaurant I noticed for those who would rather wait for a more civilized lunch. Now follow the blue markers back uphill on a left turn to reach the car park.