This beautiful walk takes you past the small Bodon Abbey to the Col de Saint-May and the summit of Le Devès at 1048 meters altitude. From then on follow the ridge from the Rocher de Saint-Auban to the Rocher du Caire. Along the way you will almost certainly be fascinated by the majestic flight of the griffon vultures that have their nests in the flanks of the rock.
Distance: 9 km.
Time: 3h30.
Grade: Easy.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed.
Height gain: 493 meters.
Trail: Mainly unpaved.
Marking: Yellow dash.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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The giants of Caire.
This walk is a must do if you are staying in this region. First you walk to the small Bodon Abbey. Then the climb begins on a paved road to the Col de Saint-May at 975 meters altitude. Along the way you already have beautiful views of the valley of l'Eygues and depending on the season also the beauty of the lavender fields. From the Col it continues to the top of Le Devès at 1048 meters altitude. From then on follow the ridge of the Rocher de Saint-Auban. During this route you have permanently beautiful views of the valley of L'Oule and you will almost certainly be fascinated by the majestic flight of the griffon vultures that have their nests in the flanks of the rock. At the end of the ridge you will come to a large cross. This is the Rocher du Caire. Find a place to sit and enjoy the vultures flying in and out. You get a free view of the village of Rémuzat and the Mont Rond. From the Rocher du Caire it is a fifteen minute walk to the parking.
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Just below the top of Le Devès is a nice picnic spot.
Take binoculars.
POI 1 - Griffon vultures.
Nine griffon vultures were released in Rémuzat in 1996, today the colony has 150 couples. In addition to the Griffon Vulture, you may also be lucky enough to observe the Monk Vulture or the very rare Bearded Vulture. The Maison des Vautours is located in the same building as the Tourist Office of Rémuzat. You can watch an exhibition and a video about the reintroduction of vultures on the Rocher du Caire. Free entrance.
La Maison des Vautours.
www.vautoursenbaronnies.com
POI 2 - Bodon Abbey.
The history of the town of Saint-May starts with the foundation of the Bodon abbey. This abbey was founded on a rock about two kilometers from today's town. The town was first called Saint-Mary, which was derived from the name of the first abbot of Bobon's abbey: Saint-Marius. Thanks to the presence of this abbey, a small town was created above the Eygues River on a high rock. Although the abbey was almost completely destroyed during the Wars of Religion, the town remained. The current owner has restored the chapel and it is freely accessible.
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